Yesterday was our first trip here. A friend of my mother's recommended it so we checked it out. We…read morethought it was pretty cute. There's plenty of sand to put a blanket down and not many shells or rocks to step on. Someone below mentioned seaweed but there was barely any yesterday. I don't count 3 or 4 pieces as a lot of seaweed. It's also very kid/family friendly. Maybe not the place to go if you want to party with your friends though. The water is really warm, and very calm. Someone also mentioned "boat oil" in the water, but my mom thinks it sunblock from all the little ones in the water-as it was only where all the little kids are (and yes, there are parked boats near by) but they test the water daily and there was none a bit further down away from the crowd. Mom spoke with some locals and they recommended getting there around 9am on the weekends to beat the rush for the parking lot. There's also a bandstand with free concerts over the summer. The only thing I wouldn't recommend is Marc Anthony's pizza place. The guy at the counter was pretty rude to us, and the fried clams were just so so. Next time we're going to try Stash's right across from the parking lot. We stopped in there for a menu after the bad experience at Marc's and found they have a nice outdoor seating area plus we could have gotten the clam plate $3 cheaper with much friendlier staff inside. The menu at Stash's is pretty big & they have ice cream & alcohol too! Get there early on the weekends if you want to park easy or try it during the week! :)

Perfect beach not overly crowded and easy to park on the street and lots of good food around .read more

Fabulous beach, our pick after a week on the Cape. Steps from the single row parking spaces to the…read moreshore, no problem parking at 11 am mid week and a decent bathroom/changing room. Concession was not open either visit. Gentle sea, minimal waves, shallow entry for many feet. There was a lot of seaweed today but still few shells/rocks and nice clean sand.

Lots of parking if you are arriving later in the day. Great swimming! Saw some horseshoe crabs!read more

A beautiful, clean beach in the heart of the lovely town of Osterville. A resident sticker is…read morerequired for parking which I love because it keeps the beach from getting too crowded. The Cape is like my 2nd home so Dowses is always a part of my time here.

We visited Dowses Beach today with 3 kids. The water was warm and beautiful, but our experience was…read morescary. After lifeguards told us we couldn't use our inflatable paddle board on the beach side, they directed us to the marsh side, where there were no lifeguards. The current was extremely strong and quickly pulled the kids far out, leaving three adults desperately swimming to get them back safely. Very dangerous and terrifying experience. I would not recommend bringing kids here.

This is such a beautiful beach! It was definitely crowded though being it was the Fourth of July…read moreweekend. The water was clear and sand was great, more exfoliating than I'm used to :) The drive in to the parking lot was beautiful too with driving through the state park forest. Parking is limited so you may have to park on the outskirts but we were lucky to get a spot upfront, you do need to pay for parking but we had a local resident pass through family. They had changing stations, showers and plenty of port o' potty's before heading onto the walkway to the beach. I really loved this beach experience!

An under-rated beach. Lots of sand. Not too many boulders underwater. Great place to spend a few…read morehours.

I loved looking for seashells... they are so many! They look alike but they are not the same! Water…read morewas warm. And the breeze was amazing. Bathrooms were clean and somehow, for a hot day, there was not that many people, which ot made it more enjoyable for me. And yes... the Seagulls were everywhere, i think they used to people.

We came by this beach twice this week. Although it has tons of seashells all over it is still a…read morenice enough beach. I do recommend wearing water shoes to enjoy the beach. I wasn't a fan of the seaweed all over but the water was nice and warm enough.

Parker's River Beach is a cute family beach and a nice place to spend a few hours…read more You'll have to get a day pass for parking until 4 PM. The day pass also gives you access to other nearby Yarmouth beaches. They also host concerts some evenings so there's more going on than just the beach. One thing that really makes this beach unique is the number of seashells. There are thousands of them. If you enjoy collecting shells or just looking for unique ones, you'll have a great time. My son absolutely loved it. We visited in July and there was quite a bit of seaweed in the water so it wasn't the clearest beach. If crystal clear water is what you're after, there are probably better options nearby. That said, we still had a lot of fun collecting shells, building sand structures, and just enjoying the beach. There is also a small concession stand and an outdoor shower to rinse off before heading home.

Good family beach with swings and a decent snack bar. Not many waves the day we were there and…read morethere was more seaweed than other beaches we have been to (which means wading thru crabs to go swimming)!

It's a very pleasant beach with much parking available. Porta-pottys are plenty and well…read moremaintained. People are generally respectful and take care of their garbage as needed. Great shore, wonderful weather, good vibes.

Ahhh Cape Cod. The land of beaches. If you find yourself in the Brewster area.... Crosby Landing…read moreBeach is the place for you! On the bay side of the cape, this beach has relatively calm and shallow waters, perfect for families or those who don't typically enjoy rough waves. High tide leaves a narrow but lengthy stretch of sand to stake out. Low tide reveals a massive sandbar, perfect for sand castles and lounging around. A bit rocky when you are first wading in but take the time and find the paths through the rocks that people create and you'll reach the rest of the sand in no time. Small parking lot for town permit holders. An overflow lot (where Massachusetts State Park pass holders can pull in as well) is available a couple minutes walk up the road. Port-a-potties are available in-lot during the summer months. Both days I visited, an ice cream truck made an appearance. Otherwise, the beach is basic without additional amenities. Not too crowded on the mid-summer weekdays that I visited. Great beach option for your Cape getaway. Next time I'm down, I'll definitely return.

If you can make it to any beach early in the morning--this is the one. It is only around 200 m from…read moreCrosby Landing but happens to feel more private and less populated. The parking is a little scarce, so it is important to come early. Beautiful location, nice sand, overall a good experience. Lots of crabbies

Beautiful beach beautiful sunsets and the water is great. Especially if you catch the tide just…read morecoming in after the flats/sand has been backing in the sun for hours. The salt water which is great anytime, now as the tide rolls over the flats making its way to "the beach" it's like warm bath water. Just need the candles and oils. Beautiful. Coming here for many years.