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Forest Beach, Cape Cod

Chatham, MA

41.6691° N, -70.0264° W

Where: Forest Beach Rd, Chatham View Map

Water Type: Salt water

Type: Calm

Good for: Swimming, Walking

About

A local's favorite, this quiet beach is great for swimming and has an abundance of seashells. There is a small parking lot and the parking is free.

Reviews

5 rated reviews | 10 total reviews


Hillsborough, NJ
19 reviews
Member since: Sep 2009

8/20/2022

Grab a beach chair and don't miss the spectacular sunsets, it's a short walk!!


USA
2 reviews
Member since: Apr 2022

5/21/2022

The beach was so clean and water so clear. The views were beautiful. Easy access to the beach and the we enjoyed reading about the light house as well.


Newtown, PA
2 reviews
Member since: Sep 2021

9/1/2021

You can walk to the beach. It is quieter and provides the sand and salt and sea one needs.


Prospect, CT
2 reviews
Member since: Jul 2014

7/6/2019

Forest Beach is a short walk from the rental [Chatham Vacation Rental ID 14699] and very private. It was very refreshing to enjoy a morning and evening walk. We occasionally picked up sea shells, did some surf casting, enjoyed the sounds of the waves, and watched sunsets. The neighborhood scenery is very attractive too.


USA
2 reviews
Member since: Feb 2015

6/22/2019

The beach was a little rocky but also stunning. We found the beach to be quiet and picturesque. This beach is not at all crowded and is a solid choice.


Bellingham, WA
2 reviews
Member since: Jan 2018

8/4/2018

Forest beach is an 8 minute walk from the front steps of The Cat’s Meow! [Vacation Rental ID 24764] It is a neighborhood beach in that there is very limited parking and seemed to be occupied mostly by families staying in the neighborhood. Adjacent to the beach is a bird estuary which lends itself to give a very remote feel without being remote. Great swimming and the warmest water we found on our Cape Cod vacation!


New Paltz, NY
3 reviews
Member since: Dec 2015

7/8/2017

We have frequented this beach for the last 30 years. This was our starter beach. We tend to rent in this area in season. This being said we are very familiar with the beach, tides, depth and walking capability. We like it because it is the sound, somewhat proctected with no seals so hopefully no sharks! It certainly doesn't hurt that the parking is free.


Wilmington, DE
2 reviews
Member since: May 2015

7/31/2016

Loved walking the marsh trail along the beach front first thing in the morning


Memphis, TN
2 reviews
Member since: Jun 2016

5/29/2016

Forest Beach was gorgeous and was not crowded like beaches often are. It was the perfect beach getaway!


USA
2 reviews
Member since: Mar 2015

7/25/2015

No parking fees, nice beach, close proximity to Harwich Vacation Rental ID 24934.

Forest Beach Vacation Rentals

South Chatham
ID 15198
3 BR
2 baths
Sleeps 6
Your Private Beach is Just Down the Steps
Your Private Beach is Just Down the Steps
Distance to beach: 200 yards Forest Beach and 50 yards to a private swimming beach
25 reviews read reviews
Chatham
ID 25655
3 BR
2 baths
Sleeps 8
Stylishly Furnished Home - Access to Pleasant Street Beach!
Stylishly Furnished Home - Access to Pleasant Street Beach!
Distance to beach: Less than 1/10 mile to Pleasant Street Beach
3 reviews read reviews
Chatham
ID 28680
South Chatham
ID 12697
4 BR
3 baths
Sleeps 9
The Sand Trap, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 1,000 feet to ocean beach
The Sand Trap, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, 1,000 feet to ocean beach
Distance to beach: 1000 feet to beach Pleasant Street
77 reviews read reviews
Chatham
ID 29693
S. Chatham
ID 17523
3 BR
2 baths
Sleeps 7
Very Short Walk to Beach in Chatham
Very Short Walk to Beach in Chatham
Distance to beach: 7 houses or 1000 ft to access to Forest and Pleasa
5 reviews read reviews
South Chatham
ID 15724
4 BR
3 baths
Sleeps 10
Summerwind - Ocean views and walk to beach
Summerwind - Ocean views and walk to beach
Distance to beach: 500 ft. to Pleasant Street Beach
South Chatham
ID 11440
2 BR
1 bath
Sleeps 4
Pleasant Street Cottage
Pleasant Street Cottage
Distance to beach: 1/3 mile from Pleasant Street Beach (free beach)
5 reviews read reviews
Chatham
ID 39011
2 BR
1 bath
Sleeps 6
Cute Cottage - Half Mile to Nantucket Sound!
Cute Cottage - Half Mile to Nantucket Sound!
Distance to beach: 0.5 mi to Forest Beach

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