South Middle Beach
Yarmouth, MA
South Middle Beach is a Yarmouth beach off South Shore Drive, with soft sand and gentle Nantucket Sound water. It is a local favorite that draws mostly residents, because parking is limited to resident pass holders. The view across the sound is broad and open, with few buildings in the way.
A quiet local beach with soft sand, but resident-only parking keeps most visitors out.
How we score beachesParking here is limited to Yarmouth residents with passes. Visitors should use Parker's River or another beach with daily passes.
Resident pass only for parking. Check current rules with Yarmouth.
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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