A 1.6-acre town beach with a grassy park that shares the same sandy shoreline as neighboring Onset Beach, favored for warm, shallow water good for young children.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $2/hour, May 1-Oct 1
In effect now · free after Oct 1Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Entry fee
Parking fee $2/hour May 1-Oct 1; free for sticker holders.
Accessibility
Not ADA accessible; no beach wheelchair or Mobi-Mat confirmed.
Dogs
Not permitted. Town-wide bylaw also bans dogs on all Wareham beaches Apr 1-Sep 15, on or off leash.
Banned now · back Sep 15Shellfishing
Allowed Requires Wareham recreational shellfish permit.
Birdwatching
Allowed Year-round; ospreys and herons in summer, migratory ducks and geese in autumn/winter.
Managed by
Wareham Natural Resources Department
508-291-3100 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$2/hour, May 1-Oct 1StickerResident Beach Sticker $15 ($5 senior) parks free
Shell Point lot
Details unconfirmed
Shell Point lot
Cost$2/hour, May 1-Oct 1Spaceslarge paved lot, count unconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Over Jordan Road entrance
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
On-site, seasonal
Grassy Park
Adjacent grassy park area good for picnicking.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Shell Point Beach in Wareham 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.
Is Shell Point good for young kids?
Yes, the shallow warm water here is one of the calmer swim spots in the Onset area, though there is no lifeguard.
How is Shell Point different from Onset Beach next door?
The two beaches share the same sandy shoreline, but Shell Point is smaller, quieter, and has its own grassy park rather than Onset's village-center bustle.
Is there parking at Shell Point Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($2/hour, May 1-Oct 1). Shell Point lot
Are there restrooms at Shell Point 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 Shell Point Beach?
No lifeguard on duty. Dogs banned Apr 1-Sep 15 town-wide; also independently reported as not permitted at this beach.
Can you swim at Shell Point Beach?
Yes. Shell Point 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 Shell Point Beach?
Not permitted. Town-wide bylaw also bans dogs on all Wareham beaches Apr 1-Sep 15, on or off leash.
Is there an entry fee at Shell Point Beach?
Yes, Parking fee $2/hour May 1-Oct 1; free for sticker holders.