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West Dennis Beach
4.6★ · 1,269 Google ratings · West Dennis, Massachusetts
✓ Parking✓ Good for kids✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 120 ft away
Restrooms
Yes
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 7% of 15 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 5pm
Map of West Dennis Beach
1
1Parking120 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 18 visitors · 2016–2026
Visit in shoulder season for solitude
April, May, September, and October offer beautiful weather with far fewer crowds than peak summer.
Wear water shoes for shells and rocks
The sandy bottom has sharp shells, rocks, and pebbles that can be uncomfortable or painful barefoot.
Come for walking, not swimming
The mile-long beach and parking lot are excellent for strolls, but seaweed, algae, and murky water make swimming less appealing.
Arrive early or visit off-season for parking
The lot fills by late morning during peak summer; costs $25-30 in season but is free off-season.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · partly cloudy
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.8 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:40 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 06:50 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:53 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 19:08 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:41 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 45 Light House Road, West Dennis, MA 02670
🅿 Parking 120 ft from the listing
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at West Dennis Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 120 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at West Dennis Beach?
375 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does West Dennis Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is West Dennis Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 5pm and the busiest at Sun 12pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
