Hey there, beach lovers!
If you’re planning a trip to Cape Cod or just want to discover some new spots right in your backyard, you’re in for a treat. I’m talking about the kind of beaches where you can feel the sand between your toes, hear the ocean whispering secrets, and maybe even spot a dolphin if you’re lucky.
Cape Cod isn’t just about any beaches; it’s about the beaches – those perfect stretches of coastline that make you want to stay forever. From hidden coves where you can have a quiet picnic to the lively shores where the whole family can build sandcastles, there’s a spot for everyone.
So, grab your sunscreen, pack a cooler, and let’s check out some of the best public beaches Cape Cod has to offer.
Let’s dive in!
Public Beaches on Cape Cod
Barnstable Beaches
- Covell Beach: Craigville Beach Road, Centerville
- Dowses Beach: E. Bay Road, Osterville
- Kalmus Beach: Ocean St., Hyannis
- Long Beach: Long Beach Road, Centerville
- Loop Beach: Ocean View Avenue, Cotuit
- Sandy Neck Beach: Sandy Neck Road, West Barnstable
- Sea Street (Keyes) Beach: Ocean Ave., Hyannis
- Veterans Beach: Ocean St., Hyannis
- Craigville Beach: Craigville Beach Road, Centerville
Bourne Beaches
- Monument Beach: Off Shore Road
- Scusset Beach: Off Sagamore Rotary via Scusset Beach Road
- Town Beach: Buttermilk Bay off Rte. 28 and Head of the Bay Road
- Sagamore Beach: Standish Road
Brewster Beaches
- Breakwater Beach: Breakwater Beach Road
- Crosby Landing Beach: Crosby Lane
- Ellis Landing Beach: Ellis Landing Beach
- Robbins Hill Beach: Long Road
- Sheep Pond Beach: Fisherman’s Landing Road
- Paine’s Creek Beach: Paine’s Creek Road
Chatham Beaches
- Cockle Cove Beach: Cockle Cove Road off Rte. 28
- Hardings Beach: Barn Hill Rd., from Rte. 28
- North Beach: Southern end of Nauset Beach on the Atlantic Ocean (only accessible by boat)
- Ridgevale Beach: Ridgevale Road off Rte. 28
- Chatham Light Beach (South Beach): Shore Road by Chatham Light
Dennis Beaches
- Chapin Memorial Beach: Chapin Beach Road
- Cold Storage Beach: Cold Storage Road
- Corporation Beach: Off Rte. 6A to Corporation Road
- Howes Beach: Howes Street
- West Dennis Beach: West Dennis Beach Road
- Mayflower Beach: Off Rte. 6A to Bayview Rd. to Dunes Road
Eastham Beaches
- Coast Guard Beach: Off Rte. 6, Coast Guard Beach Road
- First Encounter Beach: Samoset Road
- Nauset Light Beach: Off Rte. 6, Ocean View Drive
Falmouth Beaches
- Menauhant Beach: Off Rte. 28 and Central Avenue, E. Falmouth
- Surf Drive Beach: On Surf Drive Road, off Main & Shore Streets
- Old Silver Beach: Off Rte. 28A and Quaker Road, N. Falmouth
Harwich Beaches
- Red River Beach: Off Depot Rd. or Uncle Venie’s Rd. from Rte. 28
- Pleasant Road Beach: Pleasant Road
Mashpee Beaches
- South Cape Beach State Park: Great Oak Road
Orleans Beaches
- Nauset Light Beach: Located off Rte. 6 and Beach Road
- Skaket Beach: Located off Rte. 6A and Skaket Beach Road
Provincetown Beaches
- Harbor Beach: Off Commercial Street; no parking facilities
- Long Point Beach: Can be reached by foot or boat
- Race Point Beach: Off Rte. 6, Race Point Road
- Herring Cove Beach: End of Rte. 6
Sandwich Beaches
- Town Neck Beach: Off Town Neck Road and Rte. 6A
- Sandy Neck Beach: Off Rte. 6A on the Barnstable/Sandwich town line
Truro Beaches
- Ballston Beach: Rte. 6 to North Pamet Road
- Corn Hill Beach: Corn Hill Road on Cape Cod Bay
- Head of the Meadow Beach: Off Rte. 6, Head of the Meadow Road
Wellfleet Beaches
- Cahoon Hollow Beach: Off Rte. 6
- Marconi Beach: Off Rte. 6; boardwalk and dramatic dunes
- Mayo Beach: Kendrick Street
- White Crest Beach: Off Rte. 6
Yarmouth Beaches
- Bass Hole (Gray’s Beach): Off Center Street from Rte. 6A
- Sea Gull Beach: Off South Sea Ave. from Rte. 28
- Sea View Beach: South Shore Drive
- Bass River (Smugglers Beach): South Shore Drive
