Photo of Dowses Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Dowses Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Dowses Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Dowses Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Dowses Beach and the settlement

Photo of Dowses Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.1

Good

Dowses Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Dowses Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Dowses Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Fox Hole is the closest place located 1600 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Dowses Beach?

There are 191 places to stay in the Dowses Beach area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6066659&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Updated Cottage - 300 Feet to Craigville Beach!</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5995645&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Contemporary Cottage - Walk to Craigville Beach!</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7918277&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bumps River Bungalow</a></li></ul>

Osterville, United States

#84 out of 133 in Massachusetts

7.1

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Large parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Wianno • 1.9 km

Map of beach

Bar The Fox Hole

9 - Excellent 970m

Restaurant North Sister Cafe

9.8 - Exceptional 980m

Seafood Restaurant Wimpy's Seafood Cafe & Market

8.8 - Excellent 980m

Pizza Restaurant Crisp Too

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Pizza Restaurant CRISP

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Coffee Shop Dunkin'

8.4 - Very good 1km

Cafe The Pineapple Caper Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Five Bays Bistro

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Seafood Restaurant Chart Room at Crosby's

8.2 - Very good 1.7km

Park Armstrong-Kelley Park

810m

Park Long Beach

1.5km

Park Town Way to Water

1.7km

Park Skunknett River Wildlife Sanctuary

1.7km

Park Eunice Kennedy Shriver Ocean Park

2.5km

Park Veterans Park Beach

7.3km

Grocery Store Fancy's Market

810m

Ice Cream Shop The Salty Cow

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Ice Cream Shop Gone Chocolate

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Ice Cream Shop Four Seas Ice Cream

8.8 - Excellent 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Town Way to Water

9.6 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Sampsons Island Wildlife Sanctuary

9.8 - Exceptional 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit

9.6 - Exceptional 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Lowell Park

9.8 - Exceptional 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Cotuit Center for the Arts

9.6 - Exceptional 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Cahoon Museum of American Art

9.2 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Saint Francis Xavier Parish

9.6 - Exceptional 7km

Tourist Attraction John F. Kennedy Memorial

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Mashpee River Woodlands

9.2 - Excellent 7.4km

Amusement Park Cape Codder Water Park

7.1km

Historical Landmark Kennedy Compound

5.1km

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About

Dowses Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 84th place out of 133 beaches in the Massachusetts region 100.1 km away from its center, the city of Boston. It is one of the beaches of Wianno settlement, just 1.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Dowses Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Craigville beach, which has a rating of 7.9.

Dowses Beach is located in Massachusetts within Wianno, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+21 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

4.9 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Wianno • 1.9 km

Map of beach

Bar The Fox Hole

9 - Excellent 970m

Restaurant North Sister Cafe

9.8 - Exceptional 980m

Seafood Restaurant Wimpy's Seafood Cafe & Market

8.8 - Excellent 980m

Pizza Restaurant Crisp Too

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Pizza Restaurant CRISP

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Coffee Shop Dunkin'

8.4 - Very good 1km

Cafe The Pineapple Caper Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Five Bays Bistro

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Seafood Restaurant Chart Room at Crosby's

8.2 - Very good 1.7km

Park Armstrong-Kelley Park

810m

Park Long Beach

1.5km

Park Town Way to Water

1.7km

Park Skunknett River Wildlife Sanctuary

1.7km

Park Eunice Kennedy Shriver Ocean Park

2.5km

Park Veterans Park Beach

7.3km

Grocery Store Fancy's Market

810m

Ice Cream Shop The Salty Cow

9.4 - Excellent 1km

Ice Cream Shop Gone Chocolate

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Ice Cream Shop Four Seas Ice Cream

8.8 - Excellent 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Town Way to Water

9.6 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Sampsons Island Wildlife Sanctuary

9.8 - Exceptional 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit

9.6 - Exceptional 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Lowell Park

9.8 - Exceptional 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Cotuit Center for the Arts

9.6 - Exceptional 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Cahoon Museum of American Art

9.2 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Saint Francis Xavier Parish

9.6 - Exceptional 7km

Tourist Attraction John F. Kennedy Memorial

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Mashpee River Woodlands

9.2 - Excellent 7.4km

Amusement Park Cape Codder Water Park

7.1km

Historical Landmark Kennedy Compound

5.1km

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Located at nearest locality

Wianno • 4.9km from center

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9 Excellent

Shake on the Cape

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wianno • 4km from center

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Charming 19th Century Cape Code Escape with BBQ

4.3km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Cape River Retreat

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wianno • 6.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.3km 18 min walk

Craigville beach Craigville beach

7.9 Very good

2.7km

Craigville Beach Craigville Beach

7.3 Good

6.3km

Keyes Memorial Beach Keyes Memorial Beach

7.2 Good

7.5km

Kalmus Park Beach Kalmus Park Beach

7.4 Good

9.4km

Colonial Acres Beach Colonial Acres Beach

6.7 Good

10.7km

Popponesset Peninsula Popponesset Peninsula

7.2 Good

11.8km

Seagull Beach Seagull Beach

7.5 Very good

12.2km

Thatcher Park Beach Thatcher Park Beach

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Wianno • 1.9km

Main locality of province

Boston • 100.1km

Transport

Airport

HYA • 8.8km

Bus Station

Cape Cod Five • 7.4km

Train Station

Hyannis Transportation Center • 8km

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Average Reviews rating

7.1 Good

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7.1 Good

Lena Kessler

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely lovely! It's perfect for both fishing and spending a relaxing day on the sand. The sunsets here are truly beautiful.

April 2023

Lila Renner

10 Exceptional

As a photographer, I was thrilled to visit Dowses Beach for the first time, even though it was off season and only open to residents. The beach was absolutely stunning and provided plenty of opportunities for capturing great photos.

April 2023

Ethan Braddock

10 Exceptional

This beach is great for taking family photos, especially during sunset and dusk when the tide is low. The scenery is perfect for capturing beautiful family portraits.

April 2023

Ethan K

10 Exceptional

Dowses is an excellent choice for locals seeking a private beach experience. It holds a special place in my heart as my wife and I exchanged vows here. :)

April 2023

Lila Andersson

10 Exceptional

I really enjoy this beach with its beautiful white sand and warm water during the summer months. Additionally, there is a pier available for fishing.

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Dowses Beach?

The coastline of Dowses Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Dowses Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Dowses Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Dowses Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Dowses Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Dowses Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Dowses Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Dowses Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Dowses Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Fox Hole is the closest place located 1600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Dowses Beach?

There are 191 places to stay in the Dowses Beach area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Dowses Beach from parking?

The Dowses Beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Dowses Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Dowses Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Town Way to Water located in 3.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Dowses Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Dowses Beach is August. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 4°C and water 4°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Dowses Beach (Massachusetts) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Dowses Beach (Massachusetts) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.