West Island Town Beach

Small parking lot. Open to residents of the Town of Fairhaven. Must purchase a beach pass. Out of town passes are available in the spring and are limited. The beach itself is pretty and the sand is very fine and white. The beach is on a point, to the right is a shorter walk through the dunes. To the left is a longer path through the marsh. Pack light. In season, life guards are on duty until 3pm and the trailer with bathroom leaves with them. NO DOGS during open hours. Another important note: when the small lot is full you will have to wait.

Getting here by bicycle is glorious. This is an end-of-land unpaved parking lot with dune paths to the waterfront, featuring a WW2 era lookout tower. The island is connected by causeway, and still peppered with tiny crooked beach shacks -though increasingly modernized. The beach is lovely, and somewhat sheltered by the Elizabethans, with low surf. It's a Fairhaven town beach, so parking policy favors residents. Check before making the drive, or ride your bike!

Says Public but it is only for Fairhaven residents. Love/hate that.. Means it's not busy but also means I can only take our one vehicle out that that has the tags on it.

Great place for a peaceful stroll along the beach. Plentiful shells line the hightide mark. Great for collecting your crustacean treasures.

Beautiful views, one mobile restroom leaves early bad & location. Beach needs more soft sand , too many rocks & shells difficult to enjoy walk.