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 2 Beach in Falmouth open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-17). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Bristol 2 Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (Sticker only). Bristol Beach lot
Are there restrooms at Bristol 2 Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.