Old Silver Beach
Old Silver Beach
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Anastasia F
mass18 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Came to the beach with 2 kids during our stay on the Cape, paid $20 cash to the parking attendant and WHILE we were taking things out of the car it started drizzling...we didn’t think much of it as the sun was still shining bright. As we were to set our feet onto sand that same attendant who collected $20 announced that they were clearing the beach...surely, when inquired about the paid fee less than 4min prior we were told in a rude/disrespectful tone that it was non-refundable and we could “forget about getting the $ back.” Such unfortunate experience...at trying times as these one would hope for a bit more cooperation. Rip off at its finest. So disappointed in complete lack of human compassion & sense of reasoning. SHAME!
Written July 14, 2020
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Capeabilitybrown
Providence, RI2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Formerly one of Falmouth’s best, Old Silver has been undone by it’s popularity. If you do manage to snag a parking space, towels, umbrellas and massive canopies are packed so tightly that you’ll be hard pressed to thread your way to the water. Once you do, prepare to dodge countless heavily tattooed women of all ages wearing teeny-tiny bikinis as they snap Swimsuit Issue photos by the dozen, teens vaping and cussing, middle aged men toting red solo cups and general chaos. It’s a great beach, but an awful scene.
Written July 26, 2022
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PKS
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Aug 2024 • Family
The view is really good. But lots of sea weed. Biggest con was no restroom or changing rooms. So I'm here with my family and friends and they closed the restrooms and changing rooms. And it's a paid parking beach where we paid $30 per car
Written August 11, 2024
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Alivia D
1 contribution
Jul 2022
This was one of the only peat beach experiences I’ve ever had, it was absolutely freezing there was so much wind and this beach is extremely small which I wish I was aware of beforehand. And it was filled with euther elders or newborns. Overall it was horrible and I’m never coming back.
Written July 6, 2022
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Joann N
Easthampton, MA5 contributions
Jul 2021
Old Silver Beach is our go to beach when visiting the Cape. Sun, sand and views are the very best, in my opinion. We have visited several times and each time was perfect! We walked over to Red's at the Seacrest Resort and had a fabulous meal.
Written July 15, 2021
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Tracey L
Wall Township, NJ184 contributions
Jul 2021
We always go the this beach when we visit Falmouth, once a year. It's a small beach on the bay. Paid parking only. Snack shack with basics. Public restroom. Clean. Slightly rocky, but no so much that you need shoes.
Written July 15, 2021
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Mike F
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May 2024 • Family
Decent beach in a nice location. Concerned over Ticks. Walked the trail to the changing room. Our bag rubbed up against the beach grass and picked up a tick which we luckily found. Then sitting on the beach left of the break wall, we were about 20 yards from the grass and found ticks walking the sand towards us. Too freaked out to enjoy ourselves after that.
Written May 28, 2024
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ginaelia123
Auburn, MA1 contribution
Jun 2018 • Family
Today, June 9, 2018 we went to Old Silver Beach which usually is one of our favorite spots however today we arrived around noon and there were small bugs attacking us . There were employees of the town collecting 20.00 to park. We unloaded the car with 5 chairs, a cooler, beach toys, blankets etc. As soon as we sat down, small bugs literally were attacking us. My girlfriends granddaughter got bitten so bad she had welts on her body. After we seen how badly bitten she was we decided to pack it up after being there for 15 minutes. We approached the employees collecting the parking fee and requested a refund. The girl asked if she could call her superintendent Bruce Malgado or something like that. He adamantly said there were no refunds after we explained how badly bitten the little girl was. He could have cared less! Monday morning there will be an Attorney contacting Bruce’s supervisor. He is obviously not a good businessman as his decision not to return our money lost very good patrons as this WAS our favorite spot to go to the beach! AGAIN DONOT GO TO THIS BEACH, THEY DONT CARE ABOUT CHILDREN ONLY MONEY!
Written June 9, 2018
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clkntk
United States444 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
It was a not bad beach a few years ago, but now it is overcrowded and dirty, expensive - they charge $20 this is way to expensive for such beach. Beware there are a lot of small bugs, an a lot of seaweed.
Written July 9, 2018
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Christina K
New Baltimore, VA85 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Okay so here’s the scoop on Falmouth beaches. Old Silver is the most popular hence crowded, but has decent sand. Stoney Beach is aptly named because it is VERY stony, but seems to be a haven for families with toddlers as it has a large section corded off for little swimmers (also crowded). Nobska Beach is quieter and has lots of sand and is near the lovely lighthouse. BUT, the most underrated beach in the area is Woodneck Beach! This place is quiet at high tide for solace and peace and a great place in the late PM at low tide to bring the family. Amazing sunsets, loads of tidal pools filled with hermit crabs, a tidal river you can swim in and ocean water you can go way out in! So worth it especially after 3:30 when you don’t even need a pass! If you’re in Woods Hole this is THE beach. We had four adults, two teens and a kid and we all thought it was the best. AND there was decent parking! Portable potties are there, but no food so bring your own! Definitely worth it!
Written July 14, 2018
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It's October 2021. Can I bring my dog here. I live on cape. I'm not a poop n leave it owner
Written October 9, 2021
How early would u need to b there on a week day to get parking
Written July 15, 2019
We followed all the advice found on the internet...got here early (8:15 a.m.) The public lot was closed, and the woman on duty was extremely rude. She rudely informed us the lot doesnt open until 9, and told us we couldn't wait outside the gate. Very unwelcoming. My sister had a similar experience down the road. We are in line now (8:54 a.m. and it's not too crowded yet)
Written August 12, 2019
Where can I park nearby free and ride my bicycle to the beach?
Written August 1, 2017
Are dogs allowed on the beach in April?
Written April 19, 2017
What is the parking fee in summer?!
Written April 13, 2017
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