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* For information on fees etc. for all Cape Cod National Seashore beaches call The Cape Cod National Seashore at (508) 349-3785

Brewster
Beach stickers are available in the lower level of town hall at rear entrance on Route 6A, Tel. (508) 896-4511

Breakwater Beach:
Is a nice family beach surrounded by grassy sand dunes. Like most Brewster beaches there are not many facilities, but, it does have plenty of parking.
Directions: Take Route 6A to Breakwater Road to end.

Long Pond,
Lies half in Brewster and half in Harwich. It is a large pond great for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Directions: Off Long Pond Road.

Chatham
Stickers for Residents and property owners are available at the permit department on George Ryder Road, Tel. (508) 945-5180.

Cockle Cove Beach:
The calm surf and soft sand makes this a favorite of families with small children. Visit quaint downtown Chatham after.
Directions: off Cockle Cove Road.

Ridgevale Beach:
Is located between Hardings and Cockle Cove also has soft sand and gentle waves. There's a snack bar in season.
Directions: Found at the end of Ridgevale Road

North Beach:
This is the beach for those who want real solitude. Accessible only by boat, this beach is both unspoiled and rarely crowded. Water taxis charge about $10 ( round-trip) for transport to this beach.
Directions: Located to the South of Nauset Beach

Eastham
Beach stickers are available at the Natural Resources building on Old Orchard Road, Tel. (508) 240-5972.
Beach stickers are available at the Natural Resources building on Old Orchard Road, Tel. (508) 240-5972.
For all Cape Cod National Seashore beaches call The Cape Cod National Seashore at (508) 349-3785

Nauset Light Beach:
This spectacular beach is part of The National Sea Shore. The surf here can be very strong at times and swimming is sometimes prohibited. Don't forget to visit the beaches namesake 'Nauset Light'.
Directions: Take Cable Road to Nauset Light Beach Road.

Wiley Park:
Is a good bet for families with small children. The beach is on Great Pond and there is a playground for the kids.
Directions: Take Herringbrook Road to Great Pond Road.

Coast Guard Beach:
Has limited parking at the beach but you can take the shuttle (or walk the trails) from a large lot at the Doane Rock picnic area.
Directions: Take Doane Road off of Nauset Road.

Harwich
Stickers are available at town hall on Route 39, Tel. (508) 432-7638

Red River Beach:
This is one of Harwich's bigger beaches. Like most of the Harwich beaches it has warm water and, usually, a moderate surf.
Directions: Off Route 28

Pleasant Road Beach:
Pretty beach, great for families. Warm water, soft sand, and calm waters characterize this fairly large Harwich beach.
Directions: Off Pleasant Road

Bucks Pond Beach:
This fresh water beach is a great place to rinse the salt off after a day at an ocean beach, but be advised there are no restrooms or lifeguards.
Directions: Off Route 39

Orleans
Nonresident stickers are issued at Nauset Beach, Tel (508) 240-3780,

Nauset Beach:
:The definitive Cape Cod beach. Wide open beach with rolling sand dunes and big ocean waves. Water may be a little chilly but its worth it.
Directions: Main Street to the end of Beach Road

Skaket Beach:
Very popular Bayside beach (the parking lot fills up fast). Great place to walk the flats at low tide. Stay until dusk and you will be rewarded with a spectacular sunset.
Directions: Off Skaket Beach Road.

Pilgrim Lake:
Nice freshwater family beach that features everything from changing rooms to picnic areas to a dock to tie your boat while you take a swim.
Directions: Off Monument Road.

Provincetown
Provincetown has no real town beaches, so, there are no beach stickers.
For all Cape Cod National Seashore beaches call The Cape Cod National Seashore at (508) 349-3785

Race Point Beach:
This big and beautiful beach is located at the very tip of Cape Cod and is part of the National Seashore. Sun worshippers should note that Race Point, because it is a north facing beach, gets sun all day long. Don't forget to bring your surf caster when the 'Blues' are running.
Directions: Off Route 6

Herring Cove Beach:
The water here is quite a bit warmer and calmer than the water at Race Point. This beach is arguably the best place to watch the sunset on Cape Cod.
Directions: At the end of Route 6

Harbor Beach:
Located downtown this is a great beach to take a stroll on and get away from the hustle and bussle of Commercial Street.
Directions: Runs parallel to Commercial Street.

park at the town lot on MacMillan Wharf

Truro
Stickers are available to renters in the Beach Commission office, theTruro Selectmen Tel. number is (508) 349-3635
For all Cape Cod National Seashore beaches call The Cape Cod National Seashore at (508) 349-3785

Head of the Meadow Beach:
Head of the Meadow Beach is owned by both the town and National Seashore. Good beach for families with smaller children.
Directions: On Head of the Meadow Road.

Long Nook Beach:
Pretty and serene this beach is surrounded by beautiful dune cliffs. Parking is limited so get there early for a space.
Directions: On Long Nook Road.

Corn Hill Beach:
Located at the mouth of the Pamet River its a great place to watch the boat traffic heading in and out of the harbor. Popular with families.
Directions: On Corn Hill Road.

Wellfleet
Nonresidents can purchase stickers at a specially marked booth on the town pier during July and August or call Wellfleet Town Clerk at
(508) 349-0301 For all Cape Cod National Seashore beaches call The Cape Cod National Seashore at (508) 349-3785

Indian Neck Beach:
Nice beach with a view of the harbor, Great Island ( part of the National Seashore and a great place for hiking), and the bay.
Directions: Off Indian Neck Road.

Cahoon Hollow Beach:
Cahoon Hollow Beach is big with the younger set and is the location of 'The Beachcomber' which inevitably begins to fill up late in the day.
Directions: Off Ocean View Drive

Marconi Beach :
Part of the National Seashore it is perhaps the most spectacular beach in Wellfleet, which is no small claim.
Directions: Off Route 6 in South Wellfleet

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