A 12.8-acre conservation spit at the end of Little Island Road in West Falmouth, on Buzzards Bay at the entrance to West Falmouth Harbor. A 1,000-foot stretch of soft white sand is scattered with glacial-erratic boulders left from the last ice age; access is on foot only, with no public parking.
What to expect
Parking
Parking not confirmed
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Town of Falmouth (conservation restriction, since 1975)
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not confirmed
None
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Little Island Road end
Foot access only
Common questions
Is Little Island Beach Preserve 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 Little Island Beach Preserve?
No. There is no public parking; the preserve is reached on foot only.
What rules should I know at Little Island Beach Preserve?
Public access restricted to foot travel for fishing, hiking, and nature study, from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
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