Cape Cod Beach Guide
Dennis Beaches ~ Cape Cod

134 Dune Rd
Dennis, MA 02638
Dennis, MA 02638
- Lifeguard
- Public Restroom
- Snack Bar

Mayflower Beach in Dennis, MA, is one of Cape Cod's most popular and highly-rated beaches, known for its soft, white sand and expansive tidal flats at low tide. This bay-side beach offers calm and warm waters, making it an ideal destination for families with children. The beach is located at 134 Dune Rd, Dennis, MA 02638.
Parking Information:
- Required Permit: A daily fee or a Dennis beach pass is required to park at Mayflower Beach from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
- Daily Pass: The daily fee is $35, paid with a credit card at the public parking area.
- Weekly/Seasonal Passes: Weekly passes cost $100. Seasonal passes are also available at different price points for residents and non-residents.
- Limited Parking: Mayflower Beach has a large parking lot with over 100 spaces, but it is extremely popular and often fills up early, sometimes as early as 9:00 AM on peak summer days. It is strongly advised to arrive early to secure a spot.
Facilities and Amenities:
- Lifeguards: Lifeguards are on duty during the summer season.
- Restrooms: Full restroom facilities are available.
- Snack Bar: A concession stand is open in-season.
- Accessibility: The beach has a boardwalk stretching from the parking lot over the dunes to the sand. Handicap surf chairs (Mobi-Chairs) are also available.
- Recreation: Volleyball nets are often set up on the western side of the beach.
Rules and Regulations:
- Dogs: Dogs are not allowed on Dennis beaches, in the parking areas, or in unattended vehicles from the Friday before Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
- Prohibited Items: Glass containers and alcohol are prohibited on the beach and in the parking lot.
- Smoking/Vaping: Smoking and vaping are prohibited on the beach and in the parking lot at all times.
- Hours: The parking lot is typically staffed from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the season.