Chapin Beach, Cape Cod
Dennis, MA
41.73294° N, -70.231519° W
Where: Chapin Beach Road, Dennis View Map
Water Type: Salt water
Type: Calm
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Lifeguards
Good for: Swimming, Fishing, Skimboarding
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About
Popular with 4WD owners—one needs special permits to drive on the beach. A Cape Cod Bay beach, backed by low sand dunes giving it a very private feel, this beach is perfect for ,swimming, sunbathing and exploring the tidal flats.
Reviews
26 total reviews
Helen L.
Fair Lawn, NJ
5 reviews
Member since: May 20138/1/2026
Even though this beach only has port-o-potties, it has the most clear waters I’ve seen on the Bayside. It is much less crowded than the neighboring Mayflower or Cold Storage with more amenities, and it is part of a protected conservation area. I find it the most beautiful beach on the Bayside. Come after 5 when parking is free and spend the evening watching sunset, take a dip at high tide or wander all the way out at low tide. It is so beautiful there.
Kristen H.
North Tonawanda, NY
2 reviews
Member since: May 20265/9/2026
We love visiting in the off season, when dogs are allowed on the beach and like walking the tidal flats.
Kate K.
USA
3 reviews
Member since: Feb 20256/16/2025
Love this beach for littles during low tide!
Katie A.
Bala Cynwyd, PA
2 reviews
Member since: Dec 20246/21/2025
Amazing tide pools with so much marine life! We even saw a group of seals while swimming.
Jillian V.
Walpole, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Mar 20237/15/2023
We already knew we loved Mayflower beach from our trip last year, but Chaplin was new to us this year. The way it transformed from tide pools to explore to the perfect depth water for littles to float and swim over the course of the morning was really perfect for us!
Helen L.
Fair Lawn, NJ
5 reviews
Member since: May 20137/30/2022
White sand, clear turquoise water - feels lile you’re in the Caribbean.
Augie G.
2 reviews
Member since: Dec 20218/27/2021
It's family friendly, not overcrowded, clean, calm and picturesque.
Amanda F.
USA
2 reviews
Member since: May 20217/31/2021
Beautiful beach that you can walk out about 200 yards at low tide. Amazing tidal flats you could put a chair on and feel like you are in the middle of the ocean.
Amazing sunsets.Ramya S.
West Yarmouth, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Sep 20219/2/2021
This was such a heaven on earth beach. We were mind blown with the views and excited about how much fun our kids had.
Donna N.
Framingham, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Jun 20126/1/2021
At low tide, you can walk out for miles into the ocean and the sunset is one of the most amazing on the cape.
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