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.


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.

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

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.


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.


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.