Surf Drive Beach is Falmouth's main town beach, fronting the Ellen T. Mitchell Bathhouse a short walk from Main Street. It has the widest facilities of any Falmouth beach and both a public pay lot and the separate Surf Drive Extension lot.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $20 daily or sticker
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week
Accessible
Wheelchair access noted
Dogs
Not allowed on the beach or in the parking lot May 1-October 1.
Managed by
Falmouth Beach Department
(508) 548-8623 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$20 daily or sticker
Surf Drive lot
Details unconfirmed
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, no facilities of its own.
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Ellen T. Mitchell Bathhouse, 56 Surf Drive
Common questions
Is Surf Drive 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 Surf Drive Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($20 daily or sticker). Surf Drive lot
Are there restrooms at Surf Drive Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Surf Drive Beach?
Alcoholic beverages, open flames and grills are not permitted on the beach or in the parking lot. Smoking and vaping prohibited on the beach.
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