Sandwich's principal ocean beach, a roughly one-mile sandy strand on Cape Cod Bay right next to the canal's east entrance, recently rebuilt with dredged sand after years of erosion. A wooden boardwalk crosses the salt marsh behind it, linking the beach to the village.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Season
Open year-round; sticker/fee enforced 9am-5pm, Memorial Day to Labor Day
Accessibility
Beach access mat available at the main entrance
Lifeguard
Staffed in summer; 2026 lifeguards began June 18, 2026
Dogs
Banned Apr 1 to Sep 15 on saltwater beaches; leashed off-season
Allowed now · ban starts Apr 1Managed by
Sandwich Recreation Department
508-888-4361 · WebsiteGetting in
Access points along this beach
Wood Ave lot / bathhouse
closest lot to the beach, has restrooms
Sandwich Boardwalk
quarter-mile boardwalk across the marsh from the village to the dune line
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
at the Wood Ave lot
Changing rooms
bathhouse at Wood Ave lot
Worth knowing
- A $10 million federal-state beach nourishment project added roughly 300,000 cubic yards of sand here to fight erosion and protect the marsh behind it.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Town Neck Beach in Sandwich open today?
Town Neck Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Where do I park if the lot is full?
The Wood Ave lot often fills by 10:30am on July weekends, so the boardwalk lot on Boardwalk Rd is the main overflow, or parking becomes free after 5pm.
Are there restrooms at Town Neck 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 Town Neck Beach?
Currents near the canal jetty at the west end can be strong; stay clear of the rock jetty.
Can you swim at Town Neck Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Town Neck Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Town Neck Beach?
Banned Apr 1 to Sep 15 on saltwater beaches; leashed off-season
Is there an entry fee at Town Neck Beach?
No, entry is free.