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Bay / Sound
Small neighborhood beach on Nantucket Sound in the quiet Hyannisport enclave. Calm protected water makes it popular with families and young children. Views toward the Kennedy compound area and across Lewis Bay.
Bay / Sound
Also known as Sea Street Beach, this Nantucket Sound beach at the end of Sea Street in Hyannis offers warm, calm water and a snack bar, making it a favorite for families. Walkable from downtown Hyannis. Dogs allowed off-season only.
Bay / Sound
A calm, family-friendly Nantucket Sound beach next to the JFK Memorial in Hyannis, with a gentle slope and shallow water ideal for young children. An adjacent picnic area and proximity to downtown Hyannis make it a popular choice. Dogs allowed off-season only.
Bay / Sound
A wide, sandy Nantucket Sound beach at the mouth of Hyannis Harbor, famous as one of Cape Cod's premier windsurfing and kiteboarding spots thanks to its steady breezes. The protected harbor side offers calmer, warmer water for swimming. Dogs allowed off-season only (Sept 16-May 14).
Freshwater Pond
A popular freshwater kettle pond off Phinney's Lane in Hyannis, ringed by woods with a nature trail loop. Clear, calm water and lifeguards make it a family favorite away from the ocean crowds. Dogs allowed off-season only.
Bay / Sound
Town-access beach on the western shore of Lewis Bay. Sheltered from ocean swells, offering calm swimming and kayak launch access. Convenient to Hyannis center and ferry area. Popular with locals who bypass the busier Kalmus and Veterans Park beaches.