Surf Drive Beach runs along Falmouth's south shore in front of the Ellen T. Mitchell Bathhouse, a short walk from Main Street. It's the town's main day-use beach, with the widest range of facilities and both a public pay lot and the Surf Drive Extension lot.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $20 daily (cash/card) or sticker; public welcome
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week (lifeguarded)
Accessible
Wheelchair access noted
Dogs
Not allowed on the beach or in the parking lot May 1-October 1.
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$20 daily (cash/card) or sticker; public welcome
Surf Drive lot
Access points along this beach
Ellen T. Mitchell Bathhouse
Beach Dept headquarters and sticker sales point.
Trunk River pocket (east end)
Small rocky pocket beach along the same shoreline with no facilities of its own.
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Ellen T. Mitchell Bathhouse, 56 Surf Drive
Common questions
Is Surf Drive 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 Surf Drive, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($20 daily (cash/card) or sticker; public welcome). Surf Drive lot
Are there restrooms at Surf Drive?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
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