An 80-acre town beach on Buzzards Bay reached by a long sandy walk through the dunes from an unpaved lot. Shorebirds nest in the dune grass near Horseneck Point at the beach's south end.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker $50/yr resident sticker ($25 senior) per official regs (some listings cite $30/$15)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset
Season
Open half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset, year-round
Entry fee
Resident beach sticker required year-round, displayed visibly; $50 fine plus towing if not displayed. Official town regs list $50/yr ($25 senior); a listing lists $30/$15, figures conflict, not resolved. Horseneck isn't covered here…
Accessibility
Not ADA accessible; long sandy path through dunes to reach the shoreline
Dogs
No dogs are allowed on Westport's town beaches from April 16 through September 15; leashed dogs are welcome September 16 through April 15.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Town of Westport Beach Committee
(508) 636-1000 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
Cost$50/yr resident sticker ($25 senior) per official regs (some listings cite $30/$15)StickerWestport Town Beach pass
Cherry & Webb Ln lot
Cherry & Webb Ln lot
Cost$50/yr resident sticker ($25 senior) per official regs (some listings cite $30/$15)
Access points along this beach
Bathhouse entrance
start of the sandy dune path to the beach
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
bathhouse near the parking lot
Picnic area
picnic tables by the parking area
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Cherry & Webb Beach in Westport 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 this the same as Horseneck Beach?
No, Cherry & Webb is a separate, town-owned beach; Horseneck Beach State Reservation next door is run by DCR with its own fee and pass, not the Westport Town Beach sticker.
How far is the walk to the water?
It's a long, sandy walk through the dunes from the unpaved lot to the shoreline. Bring a wagon or be ready to carry gear.
Is there parking at Cherry & Webb Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker ($50/yr resident sticker ($25 senior) per official regs (some listings cite $30/$15)). Cherry & Webb Ln lot
Are there restrooms at Cherry & Webb 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 Cherry & Webb Beach?
Deep, fast-moving currents around nearby Horseneck Point warrant caution while wading.
Can you swim at Cherry & Webb Beach?
Yes. Cherry & Webb 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 Cherry & Webb Beach?
No dogs are allowed on Westport's town beaches from April 16 through September 15; leashed dogs are welcome September 16 through April 15.
Is there an entry fee at Cherry & Webb Beach?
Yes, Resident beach sticker required year-round, displayed visibly; $50 fine plus towing if not displayed. Official town regs list $50/yr ($25 senior); a listing lists $30/$15, figures conflict, not resolved. Horseneck isn't covered here (separate DCR fee).
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Cherry & Webb Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. $50/yr resident sticker ($25 senior) per official regs (some listings cite $30/$15).