A rocky, unguarded stretch near the Dartmouth line where cars park nose-in facing the water. Residents come for the views more than swimming, since the shore is rougher than the town's sandier beaches.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker $50/yr resident sticker ($25 senior) per official regs (some listings cite $30/$15)
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Season
Open access, year-round; town beach sticker required in season
Entry fee
Official town regs list $50/yr ($25 senior) resident sticker; a listing lists $30/$15, figures conflict, not resolved checked Jul 14, 2026
Dogs
Allowed off-season only (Sep 16-Apr 15), per general town beach rule
Banned now · back Apr 15Managed 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
East Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
East Beach lot
Cost$50/yr resident sticker ($25 senior) per official regs (some listings cite $30/$15)
Access points along this beach
Getting to the beach
Ocean-side lot; cars must park facing the water (no parallel parking)
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is East Beach in Westport open today?
East 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.
Any unusual parking rule here?
Yes, on the ocean side, cars must back in and park facing the water rather than parking parallel to the road.
Can you swim at East Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for East 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 East Beach?
Allowed off-season only (Sep 16-Apr 15), per general town beach rule
Is there an entry fee at East Beach?
Yes, Official town regs list $50/yr ($25 senior) resident sticker; a listing lists $30/$15, figures conflict, not resolved
Do you need a beach sticker to park at East Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. $50/yr resident sticker ($25 senior) per official regs (some listings cite $30/$15).