Trunk River Beach
Falmouth, MA
Trunk River Beach sits on Vineyard Sound in Falmouth, right beside the Shining Sea Bikeway. It is a quiet, local beach with views across the sound toward Martha's Vineyard, and a natural stop for cyclists who want a swim midway through a ride. Town listings describe parking here as free, which is unusual for the Falmouth shore.
Free parking, bikeway access, and few crowds make it a local favorite, though it is small and lightly serviced.
How we score beachesPair the beach with a ride on the Shining Sea Bikeway, and lock your bike before you swim. Confirm current parking rules on posted signs.
Falmouth's listings describe parking here as free. Check current signage before you park.
The beach is close to the bikeway and the lot; check on arrival for the exact path.
Vineyard Sound water is at its best from late July through August. Southwest afternoon breezes are common in summer.
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