Where: Cable Rd, Eastham View Map
Water Type: Salt water
Type: Surf
Good for: Skimboarding, Surfing, Swimming
Nauset Light Beach is a popular National Seashore beach perfect for adventurous families looking for great swimming, surfing, and bodyboarding. The temperature of the water is on the cool side, as it's the ocean. It is a wide, clean, sandy beach with ample parking. The parking lot, perched high above on the dunes, provides gorgeous views. Across the street sits iconic Nauset Lighthouse (which graces Cape Cod Potato Chip bags!)Note: Pedestrians and bicyclists also have daily fee. There is no entrance fee for active duty military and their dependents with proper ID, nor for any children under the age of 16. Fees for all visitors start on July 2.Lifeguards will be at this beach from July 2 thru Labor Day.Bathroom facilities will be sanitized on a regular basis, but there will be no public showers.
Wild and rough, a bit cold but a great spot to collect rock or spot seals and good waves if you board.
Tin W.2 reviewsMember since: Aug 2026
I love it all- the view of the lighthouse, the wave and dunes, even the nice view of the switch-back walkway. Bathrooms are clean and it is never too crowded. Just beautiful!
Kathy H.New Fairfield, CT4 reviewsMember since: Jan 2024
This ocean-side beach is the perfect place to spend the afternoon. The sand is great and the waves are amazing. Our kids love every moment on this beach.
Richard J.USA3 reviewsMember since: Oct 2023
Close, water was perfect (temp, clarity, waves). Only knock is that it has a small parking lot, so get there early!
Gary K.USA8 reviewsMember since: Feb 2010
Family, friendly, clean bathrooms with free sunscreen close to restaurants.
Amy N.Concord, VT4 reviewsMember since: Jul 2022
Great waves and fishing
Mike R.Latham, NY6 reviewsMember since: May 2019
Parking is limited so beach goers are limited. It’s a quiet, beautiful beach. The waves are awesome with many surfers!
Annette B.Naugatuck, CT5 reviewsMember since: Jun 2020
We love this pristine beach where we can walk for miles, bring our dog, and get away from the crowds.
Nadia D.Poughkeepsie, NY3 reviewsMember since: Mar 2010
Beautiful coastal beach with Seal sightings and dog friendly.
Catherine H.Holden, MA2 reviewsMember since: Feb 2025
Wonderful lighthouse and great place to walk in the off-season.
Karen L.Dracut, MA2 reviewsMember since: Jan 2025