Stoney (M.B.L.) Beach sits along the Shining Sea Bikeway on the Woods Hole side of Falmouth, named for the nearby Marine Biological Laboratory. It is staffed by Falmouth lifeguards and parking attendants; parking is sticker-only.
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
Stoney Beach lot
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Stoney/M.B.L. Beach
Common questions
Is Stoney Beach 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 Stoney Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (Sticker only). Stoney Beach lot
Are there restrooms at Stoney Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
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