Sea Street Beach
Dennis, MA
Sea Street Beach in Dennis Port is a jetty-lined beach on Nantucket Sound, with daily parking available in season. It is a good choice for a straightforward beach day, with sheltered water between the jetties and a local crowd. Neighboring Harwich also has a Sea Street Beach, so check the address before you drive.
Easy, jetty-sheltered swimming with daily parking, though it is unremarkable next to nearby beaches.
How we score beachesCheck the address before you leave, since Dennis and neighboring Harwich each have a Sea Street Beach. The jetties are a good place for a low-tide walk.
Daily parking is available in season. Check current rates with Dennis.
Check on arrival for the path from the lot to the sand.
Sound water is mild by August. Shoulder-season walks are quiet.
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