A quiet beach on the sandy neck linking Cuttyhunk's main body to its northern arm, reached only by boat or on foot. The shoreline mixes rock and sand, sea glass turns up along the wrack line, and the view opens toward Gooseberry Island and Sakonnet Point across the water.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Accessibility
Not ADA accessible; boat/foot access only, no paved path
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Town of Gosnold
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Parking
Paid lot
Costn/a
No lot on-site
No lot on-site
Costn/aSpaces0
Boat and foot access only; no road reaches the beach
Access points along this beach
Copicut Neck
Protected shrubland neck immediately south of Church's Beach, with waterfront on both Buzzards Bay and Cuttyhunk Harbor; part of the same Buzzards Bay Coalition-protected shoreline and trail network, no separate visitor facilities.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Church's Beach in Gosnold open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Yes, swimming is allowed year-round, though there's no lifeguard and parts of the shoreline are rocky.
Do I need a beach sticker?
No. Cuttyhunk has no parking lots or sticker program; this beach is boat and foot access only.
Is there parking at Church's Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (n/a). No lot on-site