Dog-friendly beaches in Brewster, MA

find the best beaches that allow dogs in Brewster, Ma

Brewster is known for beautiful, gently sloping beaches with expansive tidal flats and killer sunsets over Cape Cod Bay. At low tide these beaches are great for long beach walks and splashing furry paws in tidal pools. 

  • learn dog rules for Brewster 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 brewster, ma, and to learn about other fun activities for pets nearby.

Nugget the dog jumping in the ocean at a beach in barnstable, ma
Map of beaches in Brewster, MA.
Map of beaches in Brewster, MA, where dogs can go in the offseason only.

Dog rules for Brewster, MA Beaches

Dogs aren’t allowed on public beaches in Brewster in the summer, so you’ll need to look towards the outer cape beaches if you want to take your dog with you. 

But like many towns on cape cod, you can take your dogs in the offseason.

  • Dogs allowed on beaches in Brewster in the offseason only, from September 16 through May 14th
  • Dogs aren’t allowed on beaches in Brewster during the summertime, from May 15th – September 15th.

How to get a beach sticker in Brewster, Mass.

From June 15 through August 31, beachgoers must obtain a parking permit to park vehicles at town beaches, ponds and landings. Seasonal resident stickers are available, and non-residents can buy seasonal or daily stickers.

Crosby Landing Beach in Brewster allows dogs only during the offseason, a dog rule shared by all Brewster beaches.

Brewster beaches that allow dogs

Here is a list of all the public beaches in Brewster, Massachusetts. Note that First Light Beach is for residents only.

Breakwater Landing

Breakwater road, Brewster

Breakwater Beach

Breakwater road, Brewster

Crosby Landing Beach

276 Crosby Lane, Brewster

Cliff Pond Beach

450-498 Flax Pond Road, Brewster

Ellis Landing Beach

200 Ellis Landing Road, Brewster

First Light Beach

Main Street, Brewster; residents only

Linnell Landing

Lionel landing road, Brewster

Long Pond Beach

131 Crowells Road, Brewster

Paines Creek Beach

Paines Creek Road, Brewster

Point of Rocks Landing

Point of Rocks Road, Brewster

Long Beach

No parking lot

Robbins Hill Beach

Robbins Road, Brewster; aka Mant's landing

Saints Landing Beach

Saints Landing, off of Robbins Road, Brewster

Sheep Pond

Fisherman's Landing Road, Brewster

Sprice Hill Conservation Area

Route 6A, Brewster

Dog at Linnell Landing Beach in Brewster, Massachusetts on Cape Cod.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any off-leash dog beaches in Brewster, MA?

Dogs are not allowed off-leash on beaches in Brewster, 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 Brewster beaches in the summertime?

Dogs are only allowed on Brewster’s 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.

Overview of Brewster Beaches

The Town of Brewster has 11 beaches on Cape Cod Bay and two freshwater pond beaches.

All are open to the public except First Light Beach which is reserved for Brewster residents only.

Brewster also has some nice kettle pond beaches in Nickerson State Park. Dogs are not allowed on the main beaches here, but there’s miles of wooded hiking trails, great for kayaking, biking, and fishing too.

 

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.

Dog at the Beach in Brewster, MA
Nugget the puggle at a dog-friendly beach in Brewster, Massachusetts

Pet-friendly activities in Brewster

Brewster has lots of great things to do with your dog: restaurants, dog walks and hiking trails, and much more!

Nickerson State Park: A visitor’s guide

Nickerson State Park is filled with miles of rustic hiking trails that are great for walking your dog. Check out the loop trail around Little Cliff Pond or take a longer journey on the cape cod rail trail.

Nugget the puggle walking the trail around Little Cliff Pond in Nickerson State Park in Brewster.
Kayaking at Nickerson State Park

Kayaking at Nickerson State Park

The beaches of Nickerson don’t allow dogs, but the crystal clear kettle ponds are perfect for taking your dog kayaking all summer long.

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The cape cod national seashore beaches are regularly voted among the best beaches in the U.S.  Some national seashore beaches are open to dogs all summer long, but make sure you check out the NPS site to check for beach closures due to nesting shorebirds before you plan to visit. 

The cape cod national seashore beaches are regularly voted among the best beaches in the U.S.  Most national seashore beaches are open to dogs all summer long, but make sure you check out the NPS site to check for beach closures due to nesting shorebirds before you plan to visit. 

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