Village of BournePopulation: ~2,000ZIP: 02553
Monument Beach
A family-friendly village on Buzzards Bay — home to a popular public beach, a marina, and quiet residential neighborhoods.
DID YOU KNOW
Monument Beach is named for a monument marking the spot where the Pilgrims and Wampanoag people traded. The public beach is managed through the town’s recreation department budget.
Monument Beach Marina operations are overseen by the Bourne Harbormaster, funded through the municipal budget approved at Town Meeting.
Overview
Monument Beach is a residential village on Buzzards Bay known for its popular public beach, marina, and family-friendly atmosphere. The village has a small commercial area and convenient access to the Cape Cod Canal bike path.
Monument Beach is a family-oriented coastal village on the south side of Bourne, known for its beautiful Buzzards Bay beach — one of the best public beaches in the Upper Cape. The village takes its name from a glacial boulder once used as a boundary marker. Warm, calm waters and stunning sunsets make the beach a summer gathering place. Nearby Phinney's Harbor and Wings Neck offer boating and scenic walks. The village has a fire station, a few small businesses, and a close-knit community feel that draws families back generation after generation.
Your Elected Officials
| OFFICE |
NAME |
DISTRICT |
| State Senator |
Julian Cyr (D) |
Cape and Islands |
| State Senator |
Dylan Fernandes (D) |
Plymouth and Barnstable |
| State Representative |
Steven Xiarhos (R) |
5th Barnstable — Precincts 1-3, 5A, 7 |
| State Representative |
David Vieira (R) |
3rd Barnstable — Precincts 4-6 |
Your state legislators represent this community on Beacon Hill. Check which precinct you are in at sec.state.ma.us to confirm your exact representatives.
Key Locations
Cape Cod Canal Bridges
Bourne Bridge
Railroad Bridge
Local Favorites & Useful Spots
Monument Beach
Bourne's signature public beach on Buzzards Bay. Warm, calm water, soft sand, and stunning sunset views. Beach sticker required for parking in summer. A true Upper Cape gem.
Phinney's Harbor
A quiet tidal harbor popular with sailors, kayakers, and shellfish harvesters. The harbor and surrounding marshes are a peaceful spot for nature observation.
Wings Neck Lighthouse
A historic lighthouse on a narrow peninsula overlooking Buzzards Bay and the canal approaches. The lighthouse is now a private vacation rental, but the road offers scenic views.
Cape Cod Canal Bikeway
Easy access to the canal bikeway — a flat 7-mile paved path perfect for biking, walking, or jogging with canal views.
🏥 Nearest Medical Care
Tobey Hospital
43 High Street, Wareham — 15 min off-Cape
24/7 Emergency Dept. Closest hospital to Bourne.
(508) 295-0880
Cape Cod Hospital
27 Park Street, Hyannis — 25 min drive
Full-service hospital, Level III Trauma Center.
(508) 771-1800
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