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Loop Beach

Listed & VerifiedVerified Jun 25, 2026

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What is Loop Beach like?

The main Cotuit town beach on Nantucket Sound, with calm warm water and a classic New England village beach feel. Named for the loop road at the parking area.

Plan your beach day

Loop Beach

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Handy's Lane, Cotuit, MA 02635

Rules from Town of Barnstable Parks & Recreation (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

When should you go?

Best time to go

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What’s there?

Faces
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Water
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Current
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Restrooms
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Food
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Lifeguards
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Parking
Sticker or daily fee
Dogs
Off-season only
Fishing
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Kayak / SUP
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What should you know before you go?

Parking

Small town parking lot at the end of Handy's Lane. Fills quickly in summer.

Stickers and fees

Town of Barnstable beach parking sticker required. Day passes available at the Barnstable DPW or online at townofbarnstable.us.

Dogs

Off-season only

Best for

Families, Quiet & Secluded, Swimming

Where is it?

Handy's Lane, Cotuit, MA 02635.

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Plan your beach day

Loop Beach

Get directions (opens in a new tab)

Handy's Lane, Cotuit, MA 02635

Rules from Town of Barnstable Parks & Recreation (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

Where else can you swim in Cotuit?

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    Bay / Sound

    Oregon Beach

    Sticker or daily feeDogs: off-season only

    A small peaceful Cotuit town beach on Cotuit Bay with calm shallow water. Quieter than nearby Loop Beach and beloved by locals.

    Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-25

    See details
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    Freshwater Pond

    Santuit Pond Beach (Cotuit)

    Resident sticker onlyDogs: off-season only

    Freshwater kettle pond beach on Santuit Pond in Cotuit. Quiet and local-feeling with calm, cool water. A good spot to escape the summer crowds while still getting a swim. Adjacent conservation land adds to the natural setting.

    Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-25

    See details
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