Dowses Beach
(508) 420-2403
41.622489, -70.366594
348 E. Bay Road
Osterville, MA 02655
Barnstable County
Dowses Beach
Dowses Beach is a residential beach located on a peninsula offering many vistas. A small pier is available for fishing or taking in the view. Sand is coarse, with crushed shells and pebbles mixed throughout with dried and fresh seaweed closer to the water’s edge. The slope to the water is gradual with waves ranging from small to lake-like; the bay area is the mildest.
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Hours Of Operation9am to 9pm |
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ParkingResident beach stickers are required to park year round. Stickers are on sale May 1 and are available at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center 141 at Basset Lane, Hyannis. Additional parking is possible on Main Street; pay attention to signs posted. (508) 790-6345 x110
Beach Sticker Information Beach Parking Regulations If renting landlord transferable parking permits are an option to gain entry to the beach. |
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Life GuardOn-duty daily 9am to 5pm starting mid-June and ending Labor Day |
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CampfiresNot Allowed |
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FoodCarry in/carry out beach with food vendors available within 5 minutes driving. Ice cream trucks stop in periodically. |
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LodgingMotels/hotels and rentals are within 5-10 minutes of driving. |
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PetsNot allowed May 15-September 15 |
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Picnic AreaTables are available near the bathrooms. |
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PlaygroundN/A |
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Public Transportation |
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Restrooms / ShowersRestrooms and showers are available near the entrance, 9am to 4:30pm. |
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Surfing/Kayaking/Paddle BoardingAllowed |
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Tide Information |
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Walking TrailsN/A |
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Water QualityWater quality is monitored from Memorial Day to Labor Day. For more information please call (617) 626-1250. The accepted standard is 104 CFU/100mL in a single day or an average of 35 CFU/100mL over five days. The link below is the test results from 2003 to the current year. Dowses Beach Water Quality |
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Water Temperaturehttp://ma.usharbors.com/harbor-guide/osterville/weather |
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