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Sandy Neck Beach

Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

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  • Water Quality Status
    No data available Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 7:21pm
  • Air Temperature
    21.2°C / 70.2°F (air) Wed, Jul 2, 2025 at 1:00am
  • Wind
    11.9 - 21.2km/h WSW 244° Wed, Jul 2, 2025 at 1:00am
  • Mist
    Mist Wed, Jul 2, 2025 at 1:00am
  • Precipitation
    0mm Wed, Jul 2, 2025 at 1:00am
  • Air Visibility
    8km Wed, Jul 2, 2025 at 1:00am
  • Humidity
    100% Wed, Jul 2, 2025 at 1:00am

Photo by Joe Shlabotnik

Sandy Neck is a barrier beach that is home to several endangered species. It is a designated Massachusetts area of Critical Environmental Concern. This diverse beach boasts 4,700 acres of dunes, maritime forests, and marshes. It is the area's longest beach and a popular area for off-road vehicles. There's plenty of room for both campers and sunbathers. Amenities include showers, restrooms, food concessions, swimming lessons, and handicap chairs. There is a parking lot located at the end of the road that is handicap-accessible. Lifeguards are on duty during summer season only. Residential parking stickers are $30 and daily parking fees are $15 (weekdays) and $20 (weekends and holidays). Weekly passes are $50 and seasonal passes are $200. For more information, call (508) 362-8300.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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