find the best beaches that allow dogs in Barnstable and Hyannis
Looking for a place to take your dog for a swim or on a long beach walk, before napping away the afternoon on a sandy towel? Our guide to dog-friendly beaches in Barnstable will help you:
- learn dog rules for Barnstable beaches
- Find out where to get a beach sticker
- Find nearby beaches open to dogs in the summer
See below for a full list of public beaches in barnstable, and to learn about other fun activities for pets nearby.
Dog rules for Barnstable Beaches
Bad news to share… barnstable beaches don’t allow dogs in the summertime. This includes all public beaches in Hyannis, Centerville, Osterville, and Cotuit.
But like many towns on cape cod, you can take your dogs in the offseason.
- Dogs are not allowed on barnstable beaches in the summertime, from May 15th – September 15th
- Leashed dogs are allowed on beaches in the offseason, from september 16th – may 14th
- Dogs are not allowed in protected areas that are closed due to piping plovers nesting
How to get a beach sticker in Barnstable
Barnstable sells beach parking stickers for residents, and non residents can get weekly or seasonal stickers.
Barnstable beaches that allow dogs
Here is a list of all the public beaches in Barnstable. Note that some are for residents only.
Covell Beach
857 craigville beach road, centerville; Centerville Residents only
Craigville Beach
997 craigville beach road, centerville
Dowses Beach
348 east bay road, osterville; Osterville Residents only
Eugenia Fortes (aka East) Beach
Ianough Ave, Hyannisport; Hyannisport Residents only
Hamblin Pond
415 Route 149, Marstons Mills
Hathaway's Pond
1431 Phinney's Lane, Barnstable
Joshua Pond
290 Tower Hill Road, Osterville
Kalmus Beach
670 Ocean Street, Hyannis
Long Beach
Long Beach Road, Centerville; Centerville Residents only
Loop's Beach
281 Ocean Beach Ave., Cotuit; Cotuit Residents only
Lovell's Pond
1444 Santuit Newtown Road, Cotuit
Millway Beach
307 Millway, Barnstable; Barnstable Residents only.
Oregon Beach
Oregon Way, Cotuit; Cotuit Residents only.
Orrin Keyes Beach, aka Keyes beach
175 Ocean Ave., Hyannis
Ropes Beach
85 Old Shore Road, Cotuit; Cotuit Residents only
Sandy Neck Beach
590 Sandy Neck Road, West Barnstable
Veterans Beach
480 ocean street, Hyannis
Wequaquet Beach
460 Shootflying hill road, Centerville
Frequently asked questions
Are there any off-leash dog beaches in Barnstable or Hyannis?
Dogs are not allowed off-leash on beaches in Barnstable and Hyannis, even in the offseason. If you want an off-leash dog beach during the summer, you’ll need to visit Provincetown which allows dogs to run free on the dog beach off of Commercial Street in the mornings and evenings.
Are dogs allowed on Barnstable beaches in the summertime?
Dogs are only allowed on Barnstable beaches in the offseason, from from september 16th – may 14th. This applies to all public beaches.
What is the nearest beach where dogs are allowed in the summertime?
For a full list of pet-friendly beaches in the summer, check out our guide to dog-friendly beaches on cape cod.
ORV Trails on Sandy Neck Beach
Are dogs allowed on the ORV trails at Sandy Neck Beach?
Sandy Neck Beach is a six mile barrier beach with orv trails that let you drive on the beach. an oversand driving permit is required.
It’s a cool beach that gets packed in the summer. but dogs are not allowed starting May 15th through mid-September.
want to learn more about places where you can drive on the sand that do allow dogs in the summer? get more info on oversand beach driving on cape cod
Looking for beaches that allow dogs in the summer?
Find dog-friendly beaches on cape cod
Check out our full guide to all of Cape Cod’s beaches to find towns and beaches where dogs are allowed during the summer, including an off-leash dog beach.
Pet-friendly activities in barnstable
Barnstable has lots of great things to do with your dog: restaurants, dog walks and hiking trails, and much more!
