A quiet, west-facing beach on a small peninsula in Megansett Harbor, popular with locals rather than tourists. The sandy shoreline has lots of shells, and at low tide you can wade out to a sandbar of fine sand. Limited parking fills early on summer weekends.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free with resident sticker; no confirmed day-pass option
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Beach staffed 7 days a week in season, typically 9am-5pm; lifeguards off duty 5pm; parking lot open 24 hours.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach and in beach parking lots May 1 through October 1 (incl. in parked cars); allowed October 1 through April 30, leash required year-round on public property. Service dogs always permitted.
Managed by
Falmouth Beach Department
(508) 548-8623 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostFree with resident sticker; no confirmed day-pass optionStickerFalmouth resident beach sticker required in summer
Megansett Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Megansett Beach main lot/entrance
County Road, North Falmouth
Common questions
Is Megansett 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 Megansett, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Free with resident sticker; no confirmed day-pass option). Megansett Beach lot
What rules should I know at Megansett?
No dogs on beach/lots May 1-Oct 1.
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