Exploring the Cape and its Many Beaches
With nearly 560 miles of immaculate coastline, Cape Cod is regarded as having some of the finest beaches in the world. The Cape Cod National Seashore of the Outer Cape, which encompasses 40 miles of idyllic sandy beaches, is a popular destination with tourists and locals alike. With an ever-changing coastline, there’s always something new to explore in the Cape.
No matter what your preference, there’s a beach for you. You’ll find hours of family fun in the tidal pools found on the flats of Cape Cod Bay. If you’re into windsurfing as a spectator or a thrill seeker, Chatham’s Harding Beach or Kalmus Beach in Hyannis may be just your speed. The barrier beaches like Sandy Neck Beach in Barnstable have great off-roading trails while Nauset Beach in Orleans has breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Find Beaches on Cape Cod by Area
Wherever you’re staying on the Cape, there’s a beautiful beach nearby.
Upper Cape Cod Beaches
Upper Cape Cod beaches offer amazing views of Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod Bay, and Buzzard’s Bay. The sandy dunes of the Upper Cape are ideal places to relax in a beach chair or feel the soft sand beneath your feet while you walk the coastline. These beaches are conveniently located near the main bridge for easy access.
Bourne
Fallmouth
Mashpee
Sandwich
Mid-Cape Cod Beaches
Mid-Cape Cod beaches are known for their smooth sand and crystal clear waters on both bayside and oceanside. This area of the Cape is popular with families as there are plenty of playgrounds, snack bars, and family-friendly beaches. With ideal conditions for sunbathing or combing for seashells, the beaches of the Mid-Cape are your ticket to family fun.
Barnstable
Dennis
Yarmouth
Lower Cape Cod Beaches
The Lower Cape Cod beaches offer stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. With an idyllic, small-town vibe and beautiful beaches, this area of the Cape is a popular vacation spot. Check out Cape Cod Lake if you’re looking for an inland beach experience.
Brewster
Chatham
Harwich
Outer Cape Cod Beaches
For sunbathers or surfers looking for the perfect beach on Cape Cod, the Outer Cape’s shores are a dream come true. Comparable to conditions in Hawaii and Florida, the beaches of the Outer Cape provide some of the best surf, swim, and sunbathing spots on the Eastern Seaboard.
Eastham
Orleans
Provincetown
Truro
Wellfleet
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