Beaches / Ocean side
Ocean side · Truro
Longnook Beach
The ocean beyond the dune.
Pack for the climb back, too.
At Longnook, the descent is part of the outing. A steep, narrow path leads down the dune to the ocean; the return is uphill with everything you brought. Keep the load light and choose another beach when the path does not suit your group.
The useful details
Access, parking, and facilities
- Getting onto the beach
- A steep, narrow dune path with roughly 50–70 feet of elevation change.
- Parking
- Seasonal town sticker; no daily parking pass.
- Facilities
- Seasonal portable toilet and bike racks. No lifeguard; not listed as accessible.
Worth knowing: Check current access before setting out. Do not plan on taking a stroller or heavy beach cart down a steep dune path.
Before driving to Longnook Beach, check the parking and sticker requirements . Use tide predictions for your shore and date; a tide chart does not establish safe swimming conditions.
Bringing a dog or planning an evening fire? Read the seasonal dog restrictions or beach-fire permit instructions separately. Parking permission does not cover those activities.
Official beach information
Beach source checked September 22, 2026. Check the official page for current access and seasonal notices.
Where is Longnook Beach?
The interactive map loads as you reach it. You can also open the beach in Google Maps below.
The pin shows the beach location, not a guaranteed parking entrance. Check the access and parking details above.
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