A town beach and boat ramp complex at the foot of Seaview and Ocean avenues on Sconticut Neck, with mixed sandy, rocky, and marshy shoreline on Little Bay. It is a working launch point for paddlers and boaters as much as a swimming beach.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $7/day or $50/year Fairhaven sticker
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Dawn to dusk; beach open late June to early September
From late JuneSeason
Beach open late June to early September; dawn to dusk otherwise
From late JuneAccessibility
ADA accessible parking reported
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed year-round, ice permitting
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Board of Public Works, Parks and Grounds Division
(508) 979-4031 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$7/day or $50/year Fairhaven sticker
Seaview Avenue lot
Seaview Avenue lot
Cost$7/day or $50/year Fairhaven stickerSpacesMedium, paved
What's here
Facilities
Dock
Boat ramp with dinghy storage area (small annual fee for owners)
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Seaview Avenue Beach in Fairhaven open today?
Seaview Avenue Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Is there parking at Seaview Avenue Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($7/day or $50/year Fairhaven sticker). Seaview Avenue lot
What rules should I know at Seaview Avenue Beach?
No lifeguard on duty.
Can you swim at Seaview Avenue Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Seaview Avenue Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Seaview Avenue Beach?
Permitted
Is there an entry fee at Seaview Avenue Beach?
No, entry is free.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Seaview Avenue Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. $7/day or $50/year Fairhaven sticker.