Millway Beach — Attraction in Barnstable

Nice, quiet "locals" spotfor walking in the off season. Tides go way in & out. Opportunities for finding creatures when tide is out. Calm waters for little swimmers in the summer & early fall. Lifeguards & open bathrooms only in summer between school letting out & Labor Day. Parking is limited and, in the summer restricted to residents with beach pass. Public boat launch & parking lot adjacent to Millway Beach, and delicious fried fish stand & market within walking distance--again, in the summer only. Quaint Barnstable...

There are a lot of beaches in cape cod to choose from, but this relatively small beach is very special. With Barnstable harbor close by, restaurant and clam shack, this beach is a favorite destination for us. Have dinner and walk the beach and see excellent sunsets, or grab take out at the nearby clam shack and lay a blanket on the beach, letting the kids play in the shallow pools catching hermit crabs when the tide is out. Not usually crowded, so you can find quiet space to relax and take in the...

I’ve been to Millway Beach over the past 30 years but mostly in October so it’s open to non residents. Cars pull in and look at the water for a few minutes and then leave. This happens over and over when we are there. I’m sure during the season you can’t get a parking spot on many days.

The real bathrooms are closed in the off season but this year there was a porta-potty. If the porta-potty is not there then there are always porta-potties at the boat ramp just a...