Beaches in Yarmouth, Cape Cod

Experience the Beautiful Beaches on Cape Cod!

Yarmouth offers many beautiful and iconic beaches throughout its shoreline. From cozy bay beaches to expansive, sandy beaches along the open ocean, there is a stretch of sand that fits your vision of a Cape Cod beach day with the kids, by yourself, or anyone! It’s one of the many fun Things to do in Yarmouth Cape Cod. Browse our beaches below and get ready for a beautiful day by the shore!

Gated beaches are locked at 10 PM and opened at 8 AM.

BAY VIEW BEACH, WEST YARMOUTH
Located at the end of Bay View Street (road past Cape Cod Hospital Parking Lot)

Do you love the idea of sitting on a mid-sized beach with not much foot traffic and watching boats pass by? Bay View Beach may just be the beach for you! This charming stretch of sand offers relatively calm waters and the opportunity to watch boats pass by on their way in and out of Hyannis Marina.

  • No Lifeguards on Duty
  • Unlocked
  • Beach Area
  • Seasonal Porta-John
  • Handicap Accessible

COLONIAL ACRES BEACH, WEST YARMOUTH
Located at the end of Standish Way

Colonial Acres Beach is mid-sized with calm waters, making it a popular spot for families with young children. Cross the wooden bridge onto a beach full of small rocky treasures and enjoy a view of the bay featuring a rocky jetty and boats coming and going from Hyannis Harbor.

  • Unlocked
  • Small Beach
  • Marina
  • Wooden Bridge
  • Small Parking Lot
  • Seasonal Porta-John

ENGLEWOOD BEACH, WEST YARMOUTH
Located at the end of Berry Avenue

Englewood Beach is a peaceful spot that is often enjoyed by shell collectors. This small beach is handicap accessible and offers a boat ramp for those looking to spend the day offshore.

  • Unlocked
  • Small Beach
  • Marina
  • Jetty
  • Small Parking Lot
  • Handicap Accessible

SEAGULL BEACH, WEST YARMOUTH
Located off Seagull Road off South Sea Avenue

Looking for a popular spot on Nantucket Sound? Seagull beach is large stretch of sand that hosts many activities such as wind surfing, swimming and beach games. Despite its name, it is home to very few seagulls! The beach offers clean sand, calm water, a large parking lot and plenty of room despite its popularity.

  • Locked
  • Largest Beach
  • Bathhouse
  • Shower
  • Food Concession
  • Large Parking Lot
  • Handicap Accessible

THATCHER’S BEACH, SOUTH YARMOUTH

Located on South Shore Drive

Thatcher Beach is located in South Yarmouth on Cape Cod. The beach overlooks Nantucket Sound and its calm water and small waves make it a great place to relax for the day and enjoy the view. There is no lifeguard on duty. There is some parking available, and a daily parking fee or beach parking sticker is required.

  • No Lifeguard on Duty
  • Limited parking

BASS RIVER BEACH (SMUGGLER’S), SOUTH YARMOUTH
Located on South Shore Drive

This Cape Cod Beach offers it all with a boat launch, ample parking, fishing pier, snack bar, facilities and lifeguards. This beach is spacious and offers a great view with calm waters.

  • Locked
  • Bathhouse
  • Mobile Food Concession
  • Boat Trailer Parking
  • Boat Ramp
  • Fishing Deck
  • Large Parking Area
  • Handicap Accessible

PARKER’S RIVER BEACH, SOUTH YARMOUTH
Located off South Shore Drive

Parker’s River Beach (aka Beachwood) is a long, narrow beach situated in South Yarmouth. People come for the great views, rock jetties and ample parking. The beach does get a bit crowded, but it is for good reason.

  • Locked Beach
  • Playground
  • Bathhouse
  • Food Concession
  • Shower
  • Concrete Walk on Sea Wall
  • Pavilion
  • Parking Lot
  • Handicap Accessible

SEA VIEW BEACH, SOUTH YARMOUTH
Located off South Shore Drive

Overlooking Nantucket Sound, Sea View Beach offers great views and very clean sand. This mid-sized beach does not tend to get overly crowded and offers parking right next to the beach.

  • No Lifeguards on Duty
  • Locked
  • Beach
  • Concrete Walk on Sea Wall
  • Picnic Area
  • Parking Lot
  • Seasonal Porta-John

SOUTH MIDDLE BEACH, SOUTH YARMOUTH
Located on South Shore Drive

This is a resident only beach and requires a residential sticker to park and access the beach. Unlike most Cape Cod Beaches, there is a good amount of sand away from the water’s edge. The water is relatively calm and warm but can see a moderate amount of seaweed at times.

  • RESIDENT’S ONLY
  • Locked
  • Parking lot across the street, 253 spots
  • Moderate Walk to Beach with Stairs
  • Bathroom facility
  • Handicap Accessible

WILBUR PARK BEACH, SOUTH YARMOUTH
Located on Highbank Road

This Yarmouth beach is mostly known for being a boat launch. There is a very small section of sand that is only there during low tide.

  • Locked
  • Beach
  • Picnic Area
  • Boat Ramp
  • Parking Lot
  • No Lifeguards on Duty
  • No Facilities

WINDMILL BEACH, SOUTH YARMOUTH
Located off River Street

Windmill Beach gets its name from the historic windmill nearby. This is a smaller beach which is practically non-existent during high tide. The sand is muddy but rich in seashells.

BASS HOLE (GRAY’S BEACH), YARMOUTH PORT
Located off Center Street

A long boardwalk takes you over a salt marsh to the beach. Bass Hole (aka Gray’s Beach) is a great spot to explore wildlife and let kids be kids. Low tide draws out much of the water leaving behind calm tide pools for the youngest of beach-goers to splash around in.

  • Unlocked
  • Beach
  • Picnic Area (groups need reservations)
  • Pavilion
  • Boardwalk
  • Bathrooms
  • Parking Lot
  • Nature Trail Access