East Beach is an ocean beach in Edgartown, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Free Free for pedestrians/bikers. Free parking at Trustees-adjacent town lots (Dike Bridge, Mytoi). Vehicle (OSV) access beyond the gatehouse requires a Trustees Cape Poge & Wasque OSV permit (~$250/season as of 2025).
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Free
CostFree for pedestrians/bikers. Free parking at Trustees-adjacent town lots (Dike Bridge, Mytoi). Vehicle (OSV) access beyond the gatehouse requires a Trustees Cape Poge & Wasque OSV permit (~$250/season as of 2025).StickerTrustees Cape Poge & Wasque OSV permit (vehicle/beach-driving only; walking/biking free)
Also called Leland Beach; links Wasque and Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge. Gatehouse 9am–5pm (Memorial Day–Indigenous Peoples Day). Seasonal closures for nesting shorebirds.
Common questions
Is East Beach in Edgartown open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at East Beach, and what does it cost?
Free (Free for pedestrians/bikers. Free parking at Trustees-adjacent town lots (Dike Bridge, Mytoi). Vehicle (OSV) access beyond the gatehouse requires a Trustees Cape Poge & Wasque OSV permit (~$250/season as of 2025).). Also called Leland Beach; links Wasque and Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge. Gatehouse 9am–5pm (Memorial Day–Indigenous Peoples Day). Seasonal closures for nesting shorebirds.
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