Falmouth Beaches

10/14/2026

Today, the Falmouth High School - Massachusetts Guidance Dept. sponsored a college & career fair for students. Beach Committee Member Nancy Quigg hosted a Beaches table to show the local 16+ year olds our summer employment opportunities!

10/10/2026

Last Sunday we supported this ride, which supports the Falmouth Housing Corp.! This weekend, a few of our beaches are on the course for the Cape Cod Marathon, Relay and Half... Good luck to all the participants, and shouting out a big thank you to the volunteers & spectators!

10/03/2026

Locals: happening now!

Our next textile and clothing event will be ONE DAY ONLY, Saturday 10/3, 9-1, at 790 Main Street.

09/20/2026

The Beaches will be there with a truck decked out with rubber ducks! Come see us / join in the fun :D

Save the Date!
Trunk or Treat at the Gus Canty Community Center
October 31, 2026
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Bring the whole family for a free, fun, and festive Halloween event!
Enjoy decorated trunks, treats, costumes, and community fun for all ages.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

09/12/2026

ATTN residents of Falmouth age 60+: as seen in the Falmouth Senior Center newsletter, save the date for the Senior Center's Annual Open House on Mon., Sept. 21 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The Beach Division will be 1 of 39 tables there to share information & resources.

08/24/2026

This video wasn't filmed at one of our beaches, but these are the exact same accessibility mats we offer! High praise from a great female wheelchair athlete♿🎽🏁🏖

08/17/2026

What a way to wrap up the summer! 🌅🏆
Thursday evening, we gathered for our annual Beach Department Awards Banquet to celebrate an unforgettable season and honor the incredible crew who made it all happen.

Despite every twist and turn this season threw at us, our lifeguards, parking attendants, and clerks stepped up and shined.

Huge congratulations to our 2026 Award Winners! 🎉

🌟 Employee of the Year: Meghan F.
🎓 Ellen T. Mitchell Scholarship Recipients: Bella B., Norah L., Anna S., & Lenny W.
🏊 Lifeguard of the Year: Cam B.
🅿️ PA of the Year: Robert L. (King of Old Silver👑)
🤝 Lifeguard Eric S. Palmer Friendship Award: Nathan B. & Mason D.
🤝 Staff Eric S. Palmer Friendship Award: Sawyer B.
👏 Lifeguard Outstanding Service Award: Casey B.
👏 PA Outstanding Service Award: Zach J.
👶 Lifeguard Rookie of the Year: Caitlyn M.
👶 PA Rookie of the Year: Shane J.
⭐ Dare to Be Great Award: Brendan K.
🏊‍♀️ Swim Instructor of the Year: James F.
🥇 Big Beach Swim Meet Winner: Falmouth Heights (Anna F. & Grace H.)
🥇Small Beach Swim Meet Winner: Megansett (Bridget W.)
🛟Junior Lifeguard Champions: Old Silver (Maran G. & Reese H.)

Swipe through the photos to check out the celebration! Thank you to our whole community for another amazing beach season 🏖️✨

08/13/2026

A "Megansett Beach" sign is one of the auction items!

Silent auction '35th Falmouth Walk' hosted online at 32auctions.

08/12/2026

🏃‍♀️💨Falmouth Road Race - Know Before You Go🏃‍♂️💨
Just 4 days until the 54th Annual Falmouth Road Race on Sunday, August 16! Thousands of runners will make the 7-mile journey from Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights in one of Cape Cod’s most iconic events.

🅿 Beach Parking Details:

Falmouth Heights Beach
❌ Closed for medical tent

Bristol Beach
🔹Open 4:15-8am
🔸Some spaces reserved for volunteers & employees
🔹Gate closes when lot fills

Surf Drive Beach & its Mill Road Extension
🔹Open 4:15-7am (gate closes if lot fills)
🔸Some spaces reserved for volunteers & medical tent
🔹No access during the race due to road closures
🔹Reopens after the final runner passes

All other beaches
🔹Open 8am-5pm

Plan ahead, arrive early, and carpool when possible. Let’s make it a smooth race day for all!

08/11/2026

📢 BEACH DEPARTMENT TEMPORARY RELOCATION UPDATE 📢

Following the accident at Surf Drive on 8/10, the Beach Department has temporarily relocated operations to Town Hall. Please note the temporary locations for services below:

🎟️ Beach Sticker Sales
Location: Town Hall, Main Level (Small Conference Room)
Hours: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, weekend availability TBD

🏛️ Beach Administration Team
Location: Town Hall, Lower Level (Civil Defense Room)

We will share further updates regarding weekend sticker sales and the status of the Ellen T. Mitchell Bathhouse as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we adjust our operations 💙