A quieter shoreline stretch on Buzzards Bay east of the harbor, tested by the state as swimming water under the name Holly Woods 1. It sits within the Angelica Avenue neighborhood and does not have the facilities of the village Town Beach.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Entry fee
Confirmed townwide parking-pass program: $10/season resident/property-owner pass, $35/season guest pass (one per residence), sold at the Treasurer/Collector's Office. Required at Town Beach, Shipyard Park/Town Wharf, Town Landing, and…
Dogs
Art. 17.3 requires a chain or leash whenever a dog is off its owner's premises, anywhere in town, with no voice-control exception. Art. 17.5 bans dogs outright, not seasonally, from town beaches, Ship Yard Park and Veterans Park, the…
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Hollywoods Beach in Mattapoisett open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Can you swim at Hollywoods Beach?
Yes. Hollywoods Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Hollywoods Beach?
Art. 17.3 requires a chain or leash whenever a dog is off its owner's premises, anywhere in town, with no voice-control exception. Art. 17.5 bans dogs outright, not seasonally, from town beaches, Ship Yard Park and Veterans Park, the roadway at Veterans Park excepted. Owners must pick up after…
Is there an entry fee at Hollywoods Beach?
Yes, Confirmed townwide parking-pass program: $10/season resident/property-owner pass, $35/season guest pass (one per residence), sold at the Treasurer/Collector's Office. Required at Town Beach, Shipyard Park/Town Wharf, Town Landing, and Hiller's Cove Beach. No Parking Pass or permit required.