A town beach on a small peninsula between Buzzards Bay and sheltered West Falmouth Harbor, with a salt marsh across the road. Smaller and more secluded than Old Silver, with views to Cleveland Ledge Light, West Island, and the Elizabeth Islands on a clear day.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free with resident sticker
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Restroom facilities open until 4:45pm; gates locked at 9pm daily.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited May 1-Oct 1; allowed Oct 1-Apr 30, leashed.
Managed by
Falmouth Beach Department
(508) 548-8623 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostFree with resident stickerStickerFalmouth resident beach sticker required in summer ($40/yr 2-yr sticker)
Chapoquoit Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Chapoquoit Road entrance/lot
Foot path south to Black Beach
~0.5 mile walk south along the beach to reach Black Beach
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Beach parking lot
Common questions
Is Chapoquoit 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 Chapoquoit, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Free with resident sticker). Chapoquoit Beach lot
Are there restrooms at Chapoquoit?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Chapoquoit?
On windy days waves crash along the shore; calmer on protected days. No dogs May 1-Oct 1.
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