Bristol Beach is a town beach on Vineyard Sound reached from the parking lot at 30 Menauhant Road. Great Bay Street, a sandy footpath along Great Pond, starts a short walk east of the lot.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot Sticker only
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week (lifeguarded)
Dogs
Not allowed on the beach or in the parking lot May 1-October 1.
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostSticker only
Bristol Beach lot
Common questions
Is Bristol 1 in Falmouth 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 Bristol 1, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (Sticker only). Bristol Beach lot
Are there restrooms at Bristol 1?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
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