The 33 best beaches in and around Falmouth

Nice place! Great sunset! Small Parking lot fills up fast. Saw during the day you have to pay to park. Not really any sea shells, but lots of different rocks and quartz along the shore. Hardly any sea weed also.

If you love the ocean yet don't want to be in the rip tides of the Atlantic. This is the perfect beach for you and your family💯. I have been living in Falmouth for 4 years and this is the best swimming in town.

Great Beach it could use a little bit more sand, but as far as books it is an absolutely beautiful beach and if you enjoy waves and are a surfer beginner and forth then this is the beach for you you will certainly enjoy the ginormous waves depending on how the weather is, kids enjoy however I would be a little careful for children under five that aren’t familiar with the water or children that don’t know how to swim it’s still an ocean with an extreme undertow and current and water is nothing to be played with however I won’t preach except for how great the speeches and you should definitely check it out if your visit in Cape Cod in the West Falmouth area

If you are looking for a relaxing Beautiful beach -This is the place ! The sand is soft and very fine and I loved the natural beauty of the place. Like stepping back in time.- no frills but beautiful and relaxing.

Beautiful beach with medium size waves, fun but not too much undertow. It's also a part of a bay, so little danger of sharks like the outer Cape areas where there are seals that attract them.

There is no better place to see the sunset and nicer sand to take a stroll across the beach then chappaquoit Beach and it's also pristine clean with some beautiful rocks and shells are in there of course we know who's responsible for that 😎

we enjoy bikes there. enjoy Atlantic Ocean view. you may car parking there

Been to many beaches on the cape, and this is by far the best! Rarely a crowd m-f, parking across the street, bring your water shoes and enjoy the deep swimming water!

Decent beach. Paid parking across the road. Road is right next to the beach. Bring your water shoes.

Very chill skinny beach. No amenities tho.

We rented a place about 200mtr from the beach at Surf Drive. Beautiful peaceful location, lovely sandy beach and the sea is nice and clear. Worth doing the picturesque walk along the coast to Woods Hole where you can get a ferry over to Martha's Vineyard....highly recommended !

The beach has a lot of pebbles in the water and a small step down and still more pebbles. Bring water shoes ! Or flip flops to wear in the water.we wore our flip flops in the water cause the pebbles are very uncomfortable.also there is a lot of seaweed. Not a lot of people. 10 dollars to park and small walk from parking lot to beach. Short walk from beach to water. I liked that. Once you get in the water with your shoes it’s ok. It’s a quiet not to crowded beach. If it wasn’t for the pebbles and seaweed it wasn’t bad. Went there July 2018

This was a great little beach. Not a ton of sand above the high tide line, but on a weekday it wasn’t crowded. It was right on the road, but we didn’t hear any road noise so it was relaxing. Parking right across the street so it wasn’t a long walk with all our beach stuff.

BEAUTIFUL BEACH, just absolutely beautiful and relaxing. Found some amazing stones and beautiful sea shells!!!! The beach had like 3 people there and that’s how I like it. Although the water was freezing cuz it’s only April in New England it was still clear and beautiful!!! Summer hurry we need you

Lots of shells to find, The water is cool and clear.

No amenities nearby.

Nice beach off season

Quite, clean beach with close parking. Life guard on duty.

Beach was clean and beautiful. It's a bit Rocky going into the water but once in was very nice. The water was warm and great for swimming and enjoying. The beach only has parking for residents or if you buy a sticker; we we're close enough to drop off and walk. Only main issue is they don't have bathroom facilities or food just porta-potties (yuck)!

Great local beach for Falmouth residents. Good parking. LIfeguard on duty until 4:30 p.m. EST. Thoroughly enjoyed visiting it with my Aunt who resides here. Clean beach with nice people and calm waters.

Nice smallish beach with lifeguards. Copious amounts of slipper shells here so bring water shoes. Surf levels are low due to offshore islands. Good for kids. Can explore critters in the adjoining pond as well

No parking for non-residents Had to go to Old Silver Beach

Great little spot to watch the sunset while in Falmouth.

Amazing sunset

Beautiful

Beautiful

(Translated by Google) Great beach but one dead seagull (Original) 優質海灘，不過有一隻死掉的海鷗

Low tide exposes sandy beach and fun for kids exploring nature. Tubes best for the lazy river to avoid scraping knees against rocks.

This is a charming little beach with beautiful views of Vineyard Sound and a relaxed, family-friendly vibe. The sand is soft, and the water is usually calm and warm, making it great for a quick swim or lounging by the shore. Just a heads-up—the water gets deep fairly quickly, so it’s something to keep in mind if you're visiting with young kids or less confident swimmers. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, especially on weekends during peak season. The small lot fills up fast, and street parking is limited, so it’s definitely worth arriving earlier in the day to secure a spot. If you're staying nearby, walking or biking is a great alternative. Overall, it’s a lovely spot to spend a few hours soaking up the sun, enjoying the view, and grabbing a bite from one of the nearby restaurants or food trucks across the street.

This is a good place to pick up some gem stones and special rocks.

We went around 9 pm and the beach wasn't crowded at all. The sky was beautiful, perfect for pictures!

Quiet. Friendly. Need a trowel to dig a hole for your beach umbrella? Someone on the beach has got your back. They may even lend you their beach chair. Just leave it on the beach and they'll pick it up later.

Sandy beach overlooking Vineyard Sound with Martha's Vineyard in the distance. Soft sand, crowds of families. Dogs allowed. 🐶 🐕

Limited parking, rocky beach but never super crowded and water is usually warm at peak summer

This has always been one of my favorite beaches. The beach is broken up into a series of inlets which modify the waves. It is peaceful and pretty on any day.

Nice beach, clean. Tide brings in lots of shells.

Paid and resident parking lots available . Plenty of room to spread out. Beach front was replenish again this past winter. Be advised remnants of the old menauhant bridge wset of the bridge. Rocks and wooden structures can be laying just out of sight below the sand or surf. Enjoy but be careful. Very strong Rio currents a quite frequent as well.

Like going back in time. Love visiting this beach and all of the residents.

Beautiful south facing beach to the Vineyard. More rocky than most cape beaches, but if you are a rockhound, you are in for a treat.

Calm, deep water, can see Martha’s Vineyard across the way and on the other side of the road there are boat ramps and great water inlets for casual kayaking or SUPs

My favorite beach to bring our dog. Summertime it's busy, it's the cape.

Clean water and sand. Nice clean public facilities.

Lovely quaint beach, I can't give it my highest rating because it's just so small. There is nowhere to beach run, and might hold up as an excellent swimmer's beach but I can't speak to that.

Little beach was perfect for our off season visit. We enjoyed the view and sunshine.

Great place to take pictures and swim.

Quiet in May.

Nice, small beach. Very clean.

Nice smaller beach in North Falmouth, parking requires a sticker during the summer months.

Extremely small and cramped but nice view of the bay

This pond is great for the whole family. Located inside Goodwill park, it has picknick tables and outside grills for public use. Sand volleyball and lifeguards. Parking is free and so is swimming! There is a playground 5 minutes by walking. This free pond was the best place I took my family too. Will come back!

You have to use Gifford st. Entrance

Nice place...

lovely place, water fab, kept coming back

Nice swimming hole! Well supervised by lifeguards.

(Translated by Google) An excellent place for children, it has a lifeguard in season, it has a picnic area, they even have a grill, it has portable toilets. (Original) Un lugar excelente para los niños cuenta con salvavidas en temporada tiene área de picnic incluso también tienen grill cuenta con baños portátiles

Do you love mill stones and anchors? This is the place for you. Spohr Gardens is free and open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The gardens hold events throughout the year, including planting daffodils and welcoming butterflies. While some people with limited mobility may enjoy the main paths and find places to sit, the grounds are not wheelchair accessible. This is the perfect place to relax after several hours of learning history.

Love this garden with something for everyone (except bathrooms) Some wide easy pathways and some fun narrow and winding ones. A lot of old anchors milestones to see. We enjoyed wandering around at own paces and met back up at the car. Lots of plants, trees and wildlife to see.

Even in the rain it's a beautiful garden to walk through. Great collection of mill stones and anchors.

Absolute gorgeous garden in oysters pond, free to everyone. The story behind the garden is beautiful. Be sure to explore all the little trails throughout the garden. Lots of rabbits and chipmunks running around for entertainment. Great place to read a book or just enjoy a quiet afternoon. Definitely recommend visiting this park.

Great place to check out even on a rainy day!!! I can imagine the gardens in bloom in the spring!

Such a magical place to visit. Sweet history of a couple very much in love as these gardens tell their "story". I especially loved the the dock area with all the anchors lined up along the waterline. They were collected through the years from several ships and their "back story" is written down for each one. It doesn't cost anything but donations are always welcome and I'm sure much appreciated. Definitely a place I recommend to visit with the family, your significant other or even by yourself. It's a short peaceful and beautiful walk through "history"....

Gorgeous garden walk, public restrooms would be great

Small but quaint beach. Early July, water was warm enough for a refreshing swim, appreciated the outdoor shower. One portable-potty. I rode part of the Shining Sea Bikeway and ended up at this little gem. Mostly sandy, some small pebbles. A little seaweed in the water, not bad. Would definitely return!!

Charming little beach. Has a shower, which is a plus. Not that stony at all. We love it!

Beautiful, clean little nook. We just love it here and the sunsets are gorgeous!

Awesome waves when wind is from north

Hot and clear water, a piece of paradise (with a small parking lot). Ideal for young kids.

it's a beach with limited parking spaces good place to enjoy the sunset in late April or anytime at that! ENJOY !

Beautiful sunset from this spot. Experience comes complete with sea birds, pink skies, and preppy teenagers.

Fun course, but some suggestions to make it even better. Water stations or vending machines on the course would be welcome, especially when the heat index reached 100 today. Parking lot was full, but no beverage cart was operating. I think the course is missing a revenue opportunity. Also, many of the ball washers were missing. Finally, no marshall was on the course managing the slow pace of play. Little things, but combined they make big difference in the overall experience.

I routinely play the Talon, 9-hole, course. Good greens, fairways are generally good depending on sun and rain, and the staff is pleasant. What bugs me? Booking a tee time online. I cannot believe that it’s 2024 and you still have to key in THE ENTIRE CREDIT INFO EVERY TIME. Do better.

Nice track very technical. A real shot makers course. Keep the ball in play if you want to post a good score. The staff are amazing and welcoming.

We had a fabulous 4th of July playing 9 holes. Really enjoyed this course.

Pace of play is very poor. Over 4 hours for a round on a Sunday afternoon. Relatively affordable/forgiving course so will attract many beginners. Greens are in great condition.

I will never go there again. For many years I have gone there and waited for play to be reasonable. Today was just too much. I played 9 holes and it took 2 1/2 hours. This is obscene. They have needed a ranger for years. They have to get one or no one will play there. It is NOT worth it. I was hasty with this review. Matt Burgess responded right away to me. Every business has off days and what makes a great business is how they respond. Matt has been helpful and thoughtful. I will be going back

This course has really improved over the last 5 years. Wide forgiving fairways. Very little trouble, and a relatively easy track that has some challenges. Very well maintained, although the greens were slightly slow when I went in early June, but that's typical for the time of year. The staff was great and very accommodating. They offered a discount for military and service members which was great to get a free cart. Highly recommended.

So beautiful with or without snow

Loved this beach. Beautiful, clean, and no seaweed. No luck fishing, but beautiful spot to try.

Cool little beach, we visited right before Hurricane Lee arrived and the waves were decent. Limited parking and the beach gets pretty narrow at high tide. But worth a visit if you are in Falmouth or Woods Hole.

Nice place. Check it out

One of the most beautiful beaches in New England!

Parking-Free and available Restroom-One Portable - not good for family Shower - No Food - No Lifeguard - No Fun activities - No For family and kids : I don’t recommend

Falmouth beach is awesome. The water is a perfect temperature and the view is unbeatable!! You can easily find sea glass along the shore!! I love walking out on the jetties!!

Incredible sunrises here we went every day for a while week and the sun actually rose every time

Cute beach with a great view of the Nobska Lighthouse. The ferries go right by here. Only drawback is a lack of parking.

Small beach where parking with cars is for permit holders only from 9-5. After that anybody can go. We did go around 6pm and walked to the lighthouse and walked the beach. Part of the beach is very pebbly/rocky and the other part beautiful soft sand. Very calm waters when we were there.

Sand + water = timeless combination

This is an awesome private beach right in Woods Hole. You must have a parking pass in order to park there. They also do allow for dogs before 9am and after 6pm I believe. Someone correct me if I'm off by a little bit. When we recently came up, it had some seaweed, but it wasn't bad. Catch some sun, float in the water, watch the birds dive into the water, and enjoy.

beautiful, grabbed lobster roll at fish market $31 but good

Private beach with parking only for cars with parking permit. However, it is one of the most beautiful scenery along the coast I ever seen!

Its our second favorite beach!

Nice clean ocean beach with lifeguards.

Beautiful sunsets in the winter

Nice beach gets a little crowded but beautiful sunset 🌅.

Great sunsets

Love this beach

Love this beach

Quiet little beach down a winding path. It is quite rocky so if you're going to go into the ocean you might want to bring some shoes. I went after 4:30 and there was no one there for parking so I enjoy the quiet night by myself watching the waves crash. Worth checking out if you can find out when to visit I know it's resident sticker parking during the day. There is a lifeguard on duty

Great little beach, especially around sunset. Resident sticker is required during the daytime in the summer months. We did see some crabs and may have seen some jellyfish on the beach so just keep an eye out when walking on the beach or hanging out in the water.

Beautiful natural beach area with cool inland waters and estuaries to explore. Tidal pools are fun and interesting to look around in. Cute rocks! A tiny crab ran right in front of me! My first time seeing periwinkle racing on the beach! Lol 10 out of 10 recommend. Please espect nature!

This is a beautiful small estuary with a nice beach on Buzzards Bay. Also, home of the pink berries! Also, a lot of purple sulfur bacteria grow on the surface of the sediments, which are exposed at low tide.

I’ve been going to Woodneck Beach for almost 20 years and it’s always been a fantastic spot for exploration. At high tide Woodneck has amazing sheltered swimming and snorkeling in the saltwater marsh, and at low time the marsh partially drains leaving an awesome area to play with young children un shallow water. As the tide comes and goes, the channel (that separates bay from marsh) flows either in towards the marsh or out towards the bay (which makes for good floating). Also, the saltwater marsh behind Woodneck Beach has a nice sandy bottom that’s perfect for walking around and exploring.

Was having a lovely time here with family until I went swimming and got some bad jellyfish stings! That had never happened to me before in all the years I've swum on the Cape but I did hear that they're worse this year, so be careful... it can HURT. Otherwise a nice place to sit and relax...

Falmouth resident parking only. The parking lot floods. Best beach in town. Go at high tide minus three hours.

This is a beautiful place for a short walk.

Kool little gem that I found with the family!! Nice up kept trails in the woods,,Kool fish tank,, Kool dinosaur size Horseshoe Crab and real Igloo like Tipi,, guy was really informative with lots of info. Really amazing tree/log that was burned to create a canoe. And they had a compost/garden on the side of the building. And what I thought was Kool was they had Osprey nest on the chimney with a LIVE DASH CAMERA where you can see yourself walk/drive into the Reservation. A must see for the little ones. I went with my cousin Travis and my 3 kids.

Facilities are great, and the view of the bay is nice. The trails are quite short and are missing some signs. The main building has some good activities for the kids and some exhibits on the local ecosystems. The cemetery was interesting to see a bit of local history from the 1800s.

We love coming here. The staff is always so welcoming and knowledgeable and we love seeing the Osprey and their babies!

Beautiful views, trails, and activities. Couldn't stay long but hope to visit again.

A beautiful place to visit and learn about local history and the bay/ocean! Kids especially love it lots, of interesting things for them to do, and learn about!

Kids had a blast, a good amount to see and do.

Old Silver Beach in Cape Cod is a popular, family-friendly spot known for its warm, calm waters and beautiful sunsets over Buzzards Bay. The sand is soft, the water is clear, and it’s ideal for kids. The beach offers amenities like restrooms, showers, and a snack bar, though it can get crowded and parking is pricey. For a classic Cape Cod beach day with great views and gentle waves, it’s a top pick—just arrive early!

Beautiful and clean beach. Town and public parking. Free after 5pm. Beach has two beach burger shacks, restrooms and outdoor showers. We spent the day swimming, relaxing and painting on the beach.

Love this beach! Easy parking, accessible bathrooms and snack bar. Very short walk ( stairs down to the beach) Prepare $30 cash for parking.

The best Beach MA . water hot and clean, soft sand, family environment parking $30

Down in Falmouth for 4 days in September and we visited here 3 times. Lovely clean beach. Really nice beach to visit.

Very nice, quiet, out of the way beach with clean facilities and a good amount of parking space. Lots of shells for the kiddos to collect, fairly clear water, and good fishing to be had! Like other reviews have stated it's nothing overly special, but it's a beach on the Cape that isn't overcrowded every single day, so that's a big plus!

the best beach I've ever been to it doesn't get up to 90° but the water temperature makes up for it, it's the only beach I can stay in the water for more than 5 minutes and actually go under water

Stayed at Treehouse on the first leg of our East Coast trip. Rooms are wonderful and cozy. The grounds are beautiful and it’s a dream waking up to all of the trees with your window open. Can’t wait to explore Martha’s Vineyard today!

Stayed in the Pavilion with two of my friends. Room was very spacious and large enough to accommodate a family. It was very clean and earthy, but what I really liked most about my stay was the staff. Everyone at the front desk I interacted with was so friendly, particularly Amanda and Lashonda (sp). I received check in texts from the front desk welcoming me and asking for any requests, and I even received complimentary rides to and from Woods Hole ferry which I wasn't expecting. This location is in walking or biking distance to the ferry port, and very convenient with parking. I would highly recommend and stay here again !

This is a fabulous hidden gem. Rooms are remodeled. Staff super friendly. They have bikes to loan free for guests. They even have a Berkey water filter in the lobby for guests. Location is walking distance to the ferry and town center woods hole.

Great location. So close to Woods Hole town center and the beginning of the Shining Sea bikepath! The complementary rental bikes worked great. Staff was friendly. The hotel grounds were quiet and well maintained. Cornhole was nice to have onsite, we played a few rounds. Room was clean and updated. The beds were comfy but I wish I had brought my own pillow- too fluffy for my taste. Another downfall was that we could hear the upstairs guests walking around and that the porch light stayed on all night and was quite bright. We looked everywhere for a switch to turn it off but couldn't find one. Aside from that it was a really nice stay.

I don’t even know where to begin… Amanda, and the entire family down at Treehouse are just some of the most amazing, kind, and friendly people you’ll ever meet. They bend over backwards in order to make sure that your needs are met! I’m a disabled (wheelchair user) celebrity nail artist— and no, they didn’t know that upon check-in. I made sure that they didn’t because I wanted fair and equal treatment and wanted to do an experiment to see how that would go. BOY was I pleasantly surprised! Not that they were nice, no (even though I’ve had some not so good, and even borderline racist experiences elsewhere near and on the island) I wasn’t surprised by that at all but just the level of care and lengths they went through, to make sure that my stay was the ultimate. I didn’t even realize that I was missing two waters from my room upon check in, and I didn’t even have to ask because when I returned to my room? They were right there where the coffee maker was. I didn’t mind anyone going into my room while I was gone; after all, I didn’t have the “Do Not Disturb” sign up. So it’s completely fine. They made sure my ADA accessible room was as comfy as could be! And WOW is it SPACIOUS!!! The bathroom alone is almost the size of the room, I LOVED that! They also have a shower bench to use and the shower itself is also very huge, very much so. They have a car service to and from the ferry that IS ABLE TO FIT A MANUAL WHEELCHAIR inside. So there was no problems at all accommodating me when it came to back and forth travel. I was also stranded on the way back to the lodge, and Amanda sent someone out to come and pick me up at night. I’ve never had such welcoming and accommodating service anywhere I’ve stayed, ever before in my life. And I’ve stayed at a LOT of hotels and other places similar. On and off the island. I feel bad for such a late review (a month later— I stayed during the MVAAFF in August!) but I was busy with Broadway actresses, and prepping for the Emmy’s. Still, I didn’t want this review to not happen, they’re too deserving and I can’t wait to stay again, truly I can’t. Honestly? I’m unsure if I’ll ever stay anywhere else ever again when I visit the Vineyard. Hands down the best service, the best people, and the most spacious and beautifully desecrated, COMFORTABLE room I’ve ever stayed in as well. I didn’t get a chance to try being around the bonfire as I was only there for a work trip and needed sleep, but next time for sure I will check it out. Upon leaving? I couldn’t help but to surprise them all with Dunkin’ to show my appreciation for everything that they’ve done during my brief stay with them. That should be more common, if someone can afford it. They work around the clock and it’s easy to forget to nourish yourself. I could tell how thankful they were even before the handoff. And, one of the drivers? It was their last day with them that day! I didn’t even know, and he was able to pick out his favorite donut from the bunch. That honestly was the sweetest ending to an incredible stay. Until next time, Treehouse Lodge!

This place was great, just what we were hoping for! My husband and I were in Woods Hole celebrating our wedding anniversary and wanted to spend the night. As soon as we arrived, we were warmly greeted by Jenna who checked us in and showed us around. She was extremely friendly and personable and made us feel right at home. The room was clean, and the beds were comfy. I loved that they have corn hole to play and an awesome fire pit. After a long day of exploring Woods Hole and enjoying all it had offer, it was nice to have the short walk back which was only about 15 minutes at most. When we got back there were a few people sitting around the fire. We sat with them and quickly made new friends and shared a lot of laughs. Check out the next morning was easy and we got to meet some other staff members who were just as nice as Jenna. You really can't beat staying at a place that feels more like visiting a friend's house, unlike checking into a large chain hotel where you are just another paying customer. They really care about the comfort of their guests and I'm glad we found them. Would highly recommend and would absolutely stay again!

I arrived early for my reservation, was denied access to their lobby because they were on a zoom meeting... not the most hospitable lodge. Room was clean except hair in the shower from someone else and the couch had dirt stains. Coffee maker in room hadn't been cleaned, lobby wasn't even open this morning at 745 for hot coffee. Location is great though. I would still find another option if I could redo my stay, not worth the price in my opinion.

I’ve been to this beach a few times. The pros are that it’s not very crowded and great to walk along the water. The cons being that there is a ton of seaweed and the beach itself isn’t very big.

Very nice beach with plenty of parking. There is a beautiful boardwalk through the woods from the parking lot to the water.

I really loved all the beaches in Cape Cod, very relaxing.

Great beach well run parking staff 👍 great!!!

Great place went there just for a walk 2/18/19

The blue fish are there.not like it was Early morning in comeing tide green plugs will do well it 2022 small Stripers are back .uses Grippled Herring or Cast Master with white buck tail with red 16 to 20inch fish you have to work for them to.comeing in tide .STOP Eating The Animals IN The PARKING LOT.YOU BRINGING A PROBLEM ON .

i went there it was kind of awful i DiDiNT swim because it was dirty and because it gets deep very quick so probably more sharks

I laugh at the 5 star reviews. This beach is very narrow and lacks sand. It's all rocks and broken shells and you need shoes to walk on it. Granted the view is nice, but it has very little parking and swarms of people from the bike trail are everywhere. Much better beaches in the area.

Cool beach! Limited parking with a porta-potty. It has lots of large (fist size and smaller) rocks, and runs along the bike path. There is a little river with a very short trail to explore.

Beautiful, warm, and amazing views. One of the best beaches in the USA. Would go there again

This beach by far beats horseneck beach , tide was high ,waves were perfect, wasnt crowded at all 🥰

Beautiful

No matter where you end up on this beach It's always perfect

Fish are comeing back blues are around bass here an there.

Quite small pond great fishing no big boats great for kayaking

I'm here every Sunday fishing in my boat

Beautiful little pond in Falmouth Mass Crystal Clearwater

great pond, good fishing

First rate fishing

Too crowded it's not a secret anymore

War zone

We saw a beautiful sunset here. The colors were magnificent along with the rolling warm ocean water waves.

This place is absolutely amazing! The sunsets are breath taking!

Always trash strewn about. I've seen dead birds and fish washed up.

Ugh. Gross beach and rude people.

Best beach ever

Running the race was amazing. Having people either cheer you on, hand out paper cups of water, mist you along the way, or play running music along the way, kept spirits up high. For me, Sunday's weather could not have been any better for running the race. Everyone who ran this race was amazing. Great job everyone!

Well managed.