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Englewood Beach
Yarmouth, Massachusetts · Lewis Bay
4.4(175 reviews)
The toddler beach with a free sailing show
A tiny, protected beach on Lewis Bay with extremely calm water — ideal for toddlers. Adjacent to the Yarmouth Sailing Center. Not great for serious swimming, but perfect for small children splashing around.
Englewood is a postage-stamp beach on Lewis Bay that's purpose-built for toddlers. The water is bath-warm by mid-July, the surf is literally zero (Lewis Bay is fully protected), and the sand bottom slopes so gradually that a three-year-old can walk twenty yards out and still touch. The Yarmouth Sailing Center sits adjacent, so kids watch Optis and lasers tack across the bay all afternoon — a free sailing-school show. There's a tiny free lot of maybe fifteen spaces and a porta-john but no other facilities, so bring everything. Best in the morning when small-children family traffic peaks; by mid-afternoon it empties out and you can have it nearly to yourself. Pair with lunch at the Wimpy's restaurant a half-mile inland or ice cream at Smitty's Ice Cream in West Yarmouth.
Photo spot
Sailing-school dinghies tacking across the bay with kids in foreground splashing.
Arrive
anyCrowds
ModerateDogs
SeasonalSunsets
Great spotBest for
Families
The beach
Lay of the land
- Orientation
- West-facing (sunset)
- Length
- ~0.1 mi
- Backshore
- Dune / flat
- Sand
- fine_soft
- Shade
- Open — no natural shade
Wildlife
Plan your visit
Parking & fees
- Lot size
- Small
- Enforcement
- Free public lot.
Free, limited
Getting there
- From Sagamore Bridge
- 29 min
- From Bourne Bridge
- 34 min
- Nearest urgent care
- AFC Urgent Care Hyannis (5 min)
- Cell signal
- good
Accessibility
- Beach wheelchair
- Not available
- Mobi Mat
- No
- Accessible parking
- 1 spaces
Dogs
No dogs Memorial Day–Labor Day.
Rules & activities
What’s allowed
AlcoholGrillsFiresDronesSmoking
Photo by Alan Lefavour via Google Places
Today
Water73°F
Next low4:09 AM(0.3 ft)
Sunrise5:31 AM
Sunset8:03 PM
Conditions
WavesCalm water
Water70–74°F (July–Aug)
TidesLow variance
SharksLow risk
Jellyfishoccasional
Length~0.1 mi
Englewood Beach — good to know
How much does parking cost at Englewood Beach?
Parking at Englewood Beach is free and open to the public, but lots fill early on summer weekends — arrive before about 10am for the best chance of a spot.
Are dogs allowed at Englewood Beach?
Dogs are not permitted at Englewood Beach during the summer season — No dogs Memorial Day–Labor Day.
Does Englewood Beach have lifeguards?
No — Englewood Beach does not have lifeguards on duty, so swim with caution.
Are there restrooms at Englewood Beach?
Englewood Beach does not have public restrooms on site, so plan accordingly.
What is the water like at Englewood Beach?
Englewood Beach is a sheltered harbor beach on Lewis Bay. Expect calm, gentle water that's good for young kids and easy swimming. Average summer water temperature is around 70–74°F (July–Aug).
What is Englewood Beach best for?
Englewood Beach is especially good for families.
When is the best time to visit Englewood Beach?
any.
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Englewood Beach also appears on: Best for families · Best for calm water · Best for free parking · Best for closest to the bridge