Westport Ma Real Estate,school system, beaches & More......

Westport MA is Home to a variety of gorgeous public & town beaches. For town beaches, Westport Beach Stickers are available at the Westport Town Hall in the town clerk's office. You must have proof of residency ( vehicle registration or tax bill) The beach sticker fee is $20. for the year, or $10. if you are age 65 & older. A current & valid vehicle registration is required from year round residents of the town. A current & valid registration and recent paid Westport Real Estate Tax bill are required for all non- resident property owners.

Public Beach: Horseneck Beach State Reservation

Considered one of the best beaches in New England. Take Rte 195 to exit 10 Route 88 South Westport Ma on the west end of Buzzard's Bay. This sandy 2 mile long beach is excellent for wind surfing, swimming and wave jumping. Lifeguards on duty. This beach gets crowded on hot days. Fees- $7per car load, seasonal passes available.

Gooseberry Island Westport MA- No fee but limited parking and jams up early morning so you need to get there early. Nice beach & ramp. You can sail out to the islands or over to other nearby beaches. One side is calm nice for swimming the other side very rough. You can take a walk around the island and there are nice views of St. Elizabeth Islands on a clear day. No lifeguard. From Rte 195 take exit 10 , South on rte 88 Westport, go to end of rte 88 take a right, go to end over causeway.

Westport Town Beach also called Cherry & Webb Beach Westport MA If you like Horseneck Beach you will love the Westport Town Beach. Beach sticker required. An absolutely beautiful beach. Great beach for a walk or run. With plenty of room to roam a nice place for the kids to fly kites or boogy board. Life guard on duty Memorial Day to Labor Day. Nice for swimming but This beach can get rough. Also good for collecting sea shells. south on rte 88 in Westport, go over Fontaine bridge, take first right go past Back Eddy Restaurant straight to end, parking lot is on the left , small walk over dunes to beach. Very picturesque.

Westport Town Beach ( Located on the Westport River) I call this beach the Baby beach, Near the yacht club. On the Westport river and is very calm. Good for swimming & wading and safer if you have small children. Parking lot sticker required. No lifeguard Go over the Fontaine bridge on rte. 88 take your 1st right go straight to end of Road parking lot is on the right.

East Beach Westport Mass. -sticker required. This beach is rocky & has nice views of the Elizabeth islands and gorgeous sunsets. The surf can be rough, no lifeguard on duty. Park here in the evening for breath-taking sunsets. In winter, seals can be seen swimming. Traveling south on rte 88, Go to the very end. Take a left. Not good for walking but if you park at the end there is a nice walking trail to the east that is MA Audubon land and takes you through a nice wildlife sanctuary on Allen's Pond in Dartmouth. In winter seals can be seen frolicking around the rocks .

Westport River Head of Westport-Westport Massachusetts located at the Head of the East Branch of the Westport River. The Westport River is known for its picturesque rural landscape, easy paddling, and great birding (we have New England's largest concentration of breeding ospreys). Located within minutes of pristine salt marshes, protected bays and harbors, and the open waters and waves of Buzzards Bay and The Elizabeth Islands.

Kayaks are available for renting or bring your own. Also a nice picnicing spot. From Rte 195 take exit 10 Rte 88 at second set of lights ( Old County Rd) take a left, go past the Westport Middle School - Westport River is on your right.

Fontaine Bridge small parking lot for views of Westport Point, in winter if you are lucky seals can be seen on the rocks.