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Sound SideSticker / Day FeeHidden gemBest in August
Glendon Road Beach
Dennis, Massachusetts · Nantucket Sound
4.3(28 reviews)
Quiet Dennis Port sound-side neighborhood beach
One of Dennis Port's many small neighborhood beaches on Nantucket Sound. Warm water, easy access, and a true locals' spot.
Glendon Road Beach is one of half a dozen small neighborhood beaches strung along Dennis Port's Nantucket Sound shoreline, each separated by a few hundred yards of dune and beach grass. Most visitors who flock to the Cape's bay side never realize how warm the sound water gets in Dennis Port — by mid-August it routinely tops 74°F, considerably warmer than the bay beaches across town. Glendon's parking lot holds maybe a dozen cars and serves primarily the renters and homeowners in the immediate streets. There are no lifeguards, no concessions, no restrooms. What you get is a small wedge of soft sand, calm sound water with very low surf, and the unselfconscious feel of a beach where everyone knows everyone. If you've rented a cottage in Dennis Port, this is probably your beach.
Photo spot
Sun-bleached jetty rocks at the eastern edge
Arrive
AnytimeCrowds
LowDogs
SeasonalBest for
Families
The beach
Lay of the land
- Orientation
- South-facing
- Length
- ~0.1 mi
- Backshore
- Dune / flat
- Sand
- Soft fine tan sand
- Shade
- none
Wildlife
Birds you may see: herring gull, common tern, willet
Things to know
- Jellyfish more likely July–August.
Plan your visit
Parking & fees
- Lot size
- Small
- Enforcement
- Dennis sticker required; lot is tiny.
Sticker required, small lot
Getting there
- Cell signal
- good
Accessibility
- Beach wheelchair
- Not available
- Mobi Mat
- No
- Path from parking
- short walk
Dogs
No dogs on beach in season.
Rules & activities
What’s allowed
UmbrellasTents / canopies · small onlyAlcoholGrillsFiresDronesSmoking
Activities
Unofficial SUP/kayak launch
Photo by Brian Tran via Google Places
Today
Water67°F
Sunrise5:06 AM
Sunset8:18 PM
Conditions
WavesCalm water
Water70-76°F (July–Aug)
TidesLow variance
SharksLow risk
Jellyfishlow
Length~0.1 mi
Glendon Road Beach — good to know
How much does parking cost at Glendon Road Beach?
Glendon Road Beach requires a town parking sticker or a paid day pass in summer. Lots fill early on weekends, so arrive before about 10am.
Are dogs allowed at Glendon Road Beach?
Dogs are not permitted at Glendon Road Beach during the summer season — No dogs on beach in season.
Does Glendon Road Beach have lifeguards?
No — Glendon Road Beach does not have lifeguards on duty, so swim with caution.
Are there restrooms at Glendon Road Beach?
Glendon Road Beach does not have public restrooms on site, so plan accordingly.
What is the water like at Glendon Road Beach?
Glendon Road Beach is a Nantucket Sound beach on Nantucket Sound. Expect calm, gentle water that's good for young kids and easy swimming. Average summer water temperature is around 70-76°F (July–Aug).
What is Glendon Road Beach best for?
Glendon Road Beach is especially good for families.
When is the best time to visit Glendon Road Beach?
Anytime; small enough that crowds are self-limiting.
