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MEGANSETT: This beach is located
along the shores of Buzzards Bay.
Frequented primarily by neighborhood families, Megansett is a great
location for viewing a sunset. A
beach sticker is required and parking
is limited.
MENAUHANT: Located on Vineyard
Sound, this is the longest beach in
Falmouth, and is divided into an
east side and a west side by a tidal
stream that connects Bournes Pond
to Vineyard Sound. Beach sticker
required or a one-day fee can be paid
to the gate attendant for parking.
OLD SILVER: This beach is by far
the most popular on the Cape. The
parking lots are divided into two
sections: one for residents and one
for the public, which is accessed by
paying a daily entry fee. Concessions,
showers and changing rooms are
available. People come from great
distances to enjoy Old Silver’s pure
white sand. Parking is ample, but
come early; the lots fill up fast on hot
summer days.
BEACHES
STONY: Located in Woods Hole
Village, this MBL-owned beach is
staffed by Falmouth lifeguards and
parking attendants. It is a wonderful
beach, sheltered from the afternoon
southwest winds and highly utilized,
so arrive early. A Falmouth beach
sticker or MBL sticker is required to
use the limited parking area.
SURF DRIVE: Located on Surf Drive,
a short walk from Falmouth’s Main
Street, this beach features public
showers and a concession stand. The
Ellen T. Mitchell Bathhouse, where
residents and nonresidents may
purchase Falmouth Beach Parking
Stickers, is located here. Surf Drive
Beach faces Martha’s Vineyard and is a
part of Vineyard Sound. Beach sticker
required or a one-day parking fee can
be paid at the gate, or a fee paid at Mill
Pond parking area further west on
Surf Drive.
WOOD NECK: This beach is blessed
with a tidal creek containing pure
sand and many “critters,” a popular
combination for active youngsters.
Beach sticker required for parking.
LISA JO RUDY
www.FalmouthChamber.com
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