All Popponesset Beaches are private for use by members of the Popponesset Beach Association and there is no public parking or public access to the beach. Popponesset Beach Association (PBA) members are those homeowners within the bounds of the community of Popponesset.
We do not sell memberships or beach passes to those outside of Popponesset. Beach access is managed by our beach flag system and our security team.
Popponesset beaches extend roughly one mile southwest from Wading Place Road to Sandy Beach. Beaches are commonly identified by their access roads, e.g. Elliot Beach, Clover Beach, Squaws, etc. The PBA maintains the beaches and the jetties that separate each beach from the next. Wilson's Grove and Overlook Knoll are independently owned and are not part of the PBA. Sandy Beach is at the southwestern end of Popponesset Beach, across from Dean Pond, and although PBA members with beach flags have rights to use the beach at Sandy, it is owned by New Seabury.
No Dogs on the Beach at Any Time By majority vote of PBA homeowners, dogs are not allowed on PBA beaches at any time of year, whether on a leash or off. Please respect your neighbors and leave your pets at home.
For more information about Popponesset Beaches, beach rights, beach flags and security: