Falmouth Heights Beach
Falmouth, MA
Falmouth Heights Beach lies along Grand Avenue with wide views of Nantucket Sound and Martha's Vineyard. It is the finish line for the Falmouth Road Race in August, and the bluff above is lined with old shingled houses. The beach is a popular, family-friendly spot with restaurants close by.
A lively, classic Falmouth setting with views and food nearby, though parking is tight and race weekend swamps it.
How we score beachesCome in the late afternoon for the sunset light over the sound. On race weekend in August, expect crowds and closed streets.
Falmouth lists it in its beach system, and parking is by sticker with limited street parking. Check current rules and signs.
The beach is at street level along Grand Avenue, so the walk is short. Check on arrival for the exact path.
Summer water is warm by August. Onshore winds can build in the afternoon.
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