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Newcomb Hollow, Cape Cod

Wellfleet, MA

41.963064° N, -69.996171° W

Where: Gross Hill Road, Wellfleet View Map

Water Type: Salt water

Type: Surf

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Good for: Skimboarding, Surfing, Fishing, Swimming

About

A popular beach destination in the summer, Newcomb Hollow, is bordered by sand dunes. The sand is white and soft and the water is refreshing. You will need to descend and ascend steep sand dunes in order to access this beach so you may want to keep that in mind when deciding what items to bring to the beach. Parking sticker (resident, seasonal, weekly, or daily) is required.

Reviews

24 rated reviews | 40 total reviews


Voorheesville, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Feb 2016

8/5/2023

One of the easier beaches to walk on to for anyone with a limitation. We enjoyed watching the surfers. Pretty clean bathrooms and a food truck stationed near the beach entrance.


Red Hook, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Aug 2023

7/23/2023

Easy access, parking great, food truck in parking lot was awesome, lifeguards right there, shark ping buoy was right there, beautiful sand and walking beach, not crowded like other beaches.


Moodus, CT
2 reviews
Member since: May 2023

7/15/2023

Newcomb Hollow is a great ocean-side beach. It's our favorite because the walk down the dunes isn't too steep. Also, there are public bathrooms, plenty of parking and a food/drink truck. Nothing like the National Seashore!


Longmeadow, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Dec 2010

6/10/2023

I'm biased; I've been going to Newcomb Hollow for 50 years. It's a relatively short walk down to the beach, and it's a great area for boogie boarding (when the water is a little warmer than it is in mid June)


Beachwood, OH
2 reviews
Member since: Dec 2016

6/3/2023

No commercialism in sight!


Olivebridge, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Oct 2022

10/10/2022

Wonderful windswept dunes... gazing out towards Portugal... sensing the history... and savoring the beauty of this splendid beach.


Canton, CT
2 reviews
Member since: Sep 2021

7/23/2022

Beautiful beach for walking. Loved it early morning and late afternoon. Water very cold but exhilarating on a hot day!


USA
2 reviews
Member since: Sep 2014

7/9/2022

Great for riding waves around low tide


Nashua, NH
2 reviews
Member since: Feb 2014

7/9/2022

Better access than the Beachcomber!


USA
2 reviews
Member since: Oct 2021

7/9/2022

The beach is a simple drive from the house, easy to get to the water and has Internet access in some spots! It is absolutely beautiful!


Cuttingsville, VT
2 reviews
Member since: Aug 2022

7/2/2022

We have gone to this beach for over 20 years. Our kids grew up on this beach. Easy access, easy to get away from the crowd if you want. Great sand bar and dunes!


Woodstock, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Apr 2023

6/25/2022

Miles of uninterrupted beach walking and lots of seals to watch We go to the beach several times a day. Sunrises are spectaclar


2 reviews
Member since: Jul 2022

6/18/2022

Shortest dunes - most accessible for people.


Garden City, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Jun 2022

5/24/2022

There is a bit of a steep incline to get back to the parking lot but the beach is beautiful.


Clinton, NJ
2 reviews
Member since: Dec 2020

8/23/2021

Good parking and a lovely wide beach.


North Haven, CT
2 reviews
Member since: Jan 2021

7/25/2021

This is our favorite beach in Wellfleet. Beautiful dunes, sandbar, food truck, bathrooms, and manageable hill. Get there early!!


Cape Elizabeth, ME
3 reviews
Member since: Jan 2019

7/24/2021

Newcomb Hollow!!!!! It's so fun to run down the dunes! And we saw many seals!!! We love all of the beaches in Wellfleet, they are all unique in their own ways.


West Chesterfield, MA
3 reviews
Member since: Jan 2011

7/21/2021

Wonderful National seashore beach, just beautiful. It gets busy and a line forms if you don't go early ! At low tide great boogie boarding!


Northampton, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Nov 2020

7/3/2021

Further down the road then the other beaches and a less steep descent to get from parking lot to beach area.


Auburndale, MA
3 reviews
Member since: Apr 2021

6/27/2021

Walk a mile to the north and you have the whole beach to yourself.


US
2 reviews
Member since: Mar 2019

1/2/2021

It is a short walk [Wellfleet Vacation Rental ID 33825] to Newcomb Hollow beach where there is endless undeveloped seashore to walk.


USA
2 reviews
Member since: Jan 2020

7/26/2020

Best for families with young children as dune/walk to and from parking area is easier and large sandbar area (low tide) offers fun for all ages.


Bridgewater, MA
3 reviews
Member since: Mar 2014

7/18/2020

Easy beach access - no steep hill up and down the dune. Very clean and nice, sandy bottom to enjoy the waves!


Sherborn, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Dec 2020

6/20/2020

Great example of the National Seashore scenery, not crowded, dog friendly, clean, great surf, easier access.


W Hartford, CT
2 reviews
Member since: Feb 2019

6/18/2020

With children and lots of gear Newcomb works best for us.


Altamont, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Jul 2018

8/19/2018

Perfect sized waves for fun boogie boarding...big enough to have fun but not so big that they were scary. Clear water and almost no rocks, shells or seaweed to deal with.


Brooklyn, NY
2 reviews
Member since: May 2018

8/12/2018

Fun surf, not crowded if you walk a bit. Food truck in the parking lot.


USA
2 reviews
Member since: Aug 2015

7/8/2018

We loved the local Powers Landing beach for SUPPing, but Newcomb Hollow was a favorite with our teens for Body surfing and also we had a fire on the beach after obtaining a Fire Permit from the town. Great fun!


Salisbury Mills, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Apr 2018

7/7/2018

Easy to get to, easy close parking and a food truck! Great lemonade!


Woburn, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Dec 2013

7/7/2018

Get there early for the best chance at getting right in without waiting to park.


USA
2 reviews
Member since: Mar 2017

9/16/2017

Wonderful sand, great sandbars, tons of seals, great views (short trail for further views)


Rye, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Feb 2017

8/21/2016

Wellfleet sticker beach-dunes easier to get down than others when kids where small. Gorgeous beach, great waves and water, restroom facilities. Love the Newcomb Hollow Olympics with lifeguards in August


Riverside, CT
2 reviews
Member since: Sep 2015

8/2/2015

Beautiful beach .. great surf for kids' boogie-boarding .. lovely dunes .. access not TOO steep.
Get there early as parking is limited!


Sparta, NJ
2 reviews
Member since: Aug 2011

8/1/2015

Beautiful dunes and fun atmosphere for kids and adults.


North Windham, CT
5 reviews
Member since: Feb 2012

6/27/2015

Besides visiting Great Pond for a quick dip almost every night before the sun went down we did head over to Newcomb Hollow for a beach day. The dune to the beach is the least steep and shortest in length. Also, this beach was the least crowded during the week leading up to July 4th. Wonderful surf and easy access.


United States
2 reviews
Member since: May 2014

8/16/2014

We loved Newcomb Hollow... beautiful Ocean beach... there's an incline but it is not as steep as some of the other ocean beaches... Gorgeous... we saw seals... clean water...


Bridgewater, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Jun 2009

8/9/2014

The walk to the beach is not as steep as others in Wellfleet. Also, during the week you did not get closed out. On the week-ends usually if you were there before noon you did not have to wait to get onto the beach. Even if there was a waiting line on the week-ends it was not too bad....


USA
2 reviews
Member since: May 2014

8/2/2014

Great place for a bonfire at night...get a permit.


Newton Center, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Aug 2014

7/20/2014

beautiful dunes, miles to walk on National Seashore


Woodstock, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Feb 2015

6/16/2014

miles of walking in both the directions and many seal sightings

Newcomb Hollow Vacation Rentals

Wellfleet
ID 5561
3 BR
2 baths
Sleeps 6
Newcomb Hollow, National Seashore, modern Cape home
Newcomb Hollow, National Seashore, modern Cape home
Distance to beach: Less than 150 yds. to Ocean /3-5 min to Gull Pond
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Wellfleet
ID 9299
3 BR
1 ½ bath
Sleeps 8
Charming Seaside Cottage in National Seashore
Charming Seaside Cottage in National Seashore
Distance to beach: 1/10 mile to Newcomb Hollow and 10 min. walk to private beach on Gull pond
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On Higgins Pond in Wellfleet
ID 36725
4 BR
2 baths
Sleeps 8
Mid-Century Pond House Nestled in 4 Acres
Mid-Century Pond House Nestled in 4 Acres
Distance to beach: 4/10 mi to Newcomb Hollow and 150 yard private walk to our dock on Higgins Pond
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Wellfleet
ID 33825
5 BR
3 baths
Sleeps 8
Spectacular home on Gull Pond. Short walk to beach
Spectacular home on Gull Pond. Short walk to beach
Distance to beach: 7/10 mi to Newcomb Hollow
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