Craigville Beach

Cape Cod


Looking for a warm-water swim? Craigville, like other south-side beaches, has warmer water than those on the Cape's north side. This mile-long stretch of sand is a great swimming beach that attracts a college crowd.

With 450 parking spaces, the most of any Barnstable beach, you're unlikely to get shut out even on the sunniest midsummer day. Beach facilities include changing rooms, showers, lifeguards and snack bars. Parking costs $20 in summer.

Craigville Beach adjoins Long Beach, the longest stretch of sand on the south side of town, which makes it ideal for leisurely beach strolls. A walk to the end and back is 3 miles round-trip.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Cape Cod attractions

1. HyArts District

2.95 MILES

Before you jump on that ferry, take a walk through the harborside HyArts District, which includes the Guyer Barn community art space and neighboring…

2. John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum

2.97 MILES

Hyannis has been the summer home of the Kennedy clan for generations. Back in the day, JFK spent the warmer months here – times that are beautifully…

3. Veterans Beach

3.01 MILES

The closest beach to Hyannis' Main St, Veterans Beach is a favorite with families thanks to the playground facilities, picnic tables and shallow waters…

4. Kalmus Beach

3.13 MILES

You'll find plenty of space in which to lay your towel on wide Kalmus Beach, at the south end of Ocean St in Hyannis. Thanks to its steady breezes, it's a…

5. Cape Cod Maritime Museum

3.17 MILES

Suitably close to Hyannis Harbor, this museum explores the Cape's seafaring connections, especially the local boat-building tradition.

6. Cape Cod Potato Chip Factory

3.83 MILES

These much-admired chips are of the potato, not the computer, variety, so although they won’t work in your laptop, they’ll taste good in your gateway. The…

7. Seagull Beach

5.77 MILES

Long and wide Seagull Beach, off South Sea Ave from MA 28, is the town's best south-side beach. The scenic approach to the beach runs alongside a tidal…

8. Cahoon Museum of American Art

5.88 MILES

Contemporary painting and traditional folk art from various eras and cultures across America are highlighted at the Cahoon Museum of American Art. There's…

  • placement: superzone
  • path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [1, 1],
  • targeting:
    {
      "url": "usa/massachusetts/barnstable/attractions/craigville-beach/a/poi-sig/453055/1006369",
      "destination": "Cape-Cod",
      "continent": "North-America",
      "country": "USA",
      "region": "Cape-Cod",
      "position": "superzone"
    }