Keyes Memorial Beach
Barnstable, MA
Keyes Memorial Beach, also known as Sea Street Beach, sits along Ocean Avenue in Hyannis, overlooking Nantucket Sound. Lifeguards are posted in season, and Barnstable lists it as a beach open to residents and visitors. It is a good fit for a shorter, easy visit close to the Hyannis harbor.
An easy Hyannis beach with lifeguards, but limited space and nothing that sets it apart from neighbors.
How we score beachesPair it with a walk to Hyannis Harbor and lunch afterward. Check Barnstable's parking rules before you drive over.
Parking is available in season by sticker or daily fee. Check current rates with Barnstable.
Check on arrival for the path from the lot to the sand.
Sound water is mild by August. Summer weekends are the busiest.
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