A DPH-monitored swimming spot at the far south end of Orleans near the Harwich line, described in regional swim guides as a small, scenic bay beach good for a warm-water dip or sailboarding. The exact landing this DPH site corresponds to could not be pinned down with confidence during this pass; see the flagged discrepancy below.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot Effectively no dedicated parking (roughly two spaces reported)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Managed by
Town of Orleans Department of Public Works & Natural Resources
508-240-3790 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostEffectively no dedicated parking (roughly two spaces reported)
Landing at coordinates 41.7338, -69.9910 (exact name/road unconfirmed)
Details unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Roadside landing (exact name unconfirmed)
Common questions
Is Pleasant Bay in Orleans 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 Pleasant Bay, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (Effectively no dedicated parking (roughly two spaces reported)). Landing at coordinates 41.7338, -69.9910 (exact name/road unconfirmed)
What rules should I know at Pleasant Bay?
Town-wide beach/park rules apply if this is town-owned: no alcohol, no littering, no open fires.
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