Cape Cod Beach Guide
Brewster Beaches ~ Cape Cod

Breakwater Road
Brewster, MA 02631
Brewster, MA 02631
- Parking
- Public Restroom

Breakwater Beach is located in Brewster, MA 02631. It is a sandy public beach with permit parking and portable toilets (available only in the summertime). It has a rating of 4.5 stars. You can find more information on the Brewster town website or by calling +1 508-896-3701. Is a nice family beach surrounded by grassy sand dunes. Like most Brewster beaches there are not many facilities, but, it does have plenty of parking
Driving Directions:
Take Route 6A to Breakwater Road to the end.
For Brewster beaches, parking permits are required from June 15th through the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, from 9 AM to 4 PM daily.
Here's what you need to know about obtaining them:
How to Purchase:
- Online Only: Permits are primarily sold online at stickers.brewster-ma.gov.
- Mail-in Request: You can also request permits by mail with cash or check.
- No In-Person Sales: As of the latest information, there are no in-person sales of permits.
Types of Permits and Fees (as of June 2025):
- Resident/Taxpayer Permits:
- First two vehicles per household: $25.00 per permit.
- Additional vehicles: $40.00 per vehicle.
- Eligibility: Requires proof of residency (e.g., current year real estate tax bill with a minimum annual bill of $450.00, or a 12-month lease if you live in Brewster year-round and your vehicle isn't registered there). Valid motor vehicle registration for each permit is required, and permits are vehicle-specific.
- Dependent Children: Eligible if they live with the listed property owner and meet age/ID requirements.
- Trusts/LLCs: Only named Trustees/LLC members are eligible.
- Wampanoag Tribal Members: Eligible for Tribal beach parking permits with a copy of their Tribal ID card.
- Non-Resident (Visitor) Permits:
- One-day permit: $20.00
- Full season permit: $150.00
- These are paperless permits; enforcement is done using license plate reader technology. You can purchase them the day of or in advance of your visit.
Important Notes:
- Paperless System: Brewster uses a paperless permit system, and enforcement is conducted using license plate reader technology. You do not need to print a physical permit.
- Non-Refundable: All beach parking permits are non-refundable.
- Convenience Charge: A convenience charge (3.99% or $1.50, whichever is greater) applies to online purchases.
- Parking Not Guaranteed: A permit does not guarantee a parking spot at any Town beach or pond, as parking is limited.
- Violations: Parking without a valid permit incurs a $40.00 fine, strictly enforced by the Brewster Police Department.
- Dogs: Dogs are generally not allowed on public beaches, tidal flats, landings, and public ponds from May 1 to October 1.
- Fires/Cookouts: No fires are allowed on any public beaches. Cookouts are only permitted on private beaches with a permit from the Brewster Fire Department.
For the most up-to-date information and to purchase permits, visit the official Town of Brewster website, specifically their Beach Information and Permit Sales pages. You can also email permits@brewster-ma.gov or call (508) 896-3701 ext. 1155 if you have questions.