Where: Gross Hill Road, Wellfleet View Map
Water Type: Salt water
Type: Surf
Good for: Skimboarding, Surfing, Fishing, Swimming
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.
Megan T.Sherborn, MA2 reviewsMember since: Jun 2020
Great example of the National Seashore scenery, not crowded, dog friendly, clean, great surf, easier access.
El R.W Hartford, CT2 reviewsMember since: Feb 2019
With children and lots of gear Newcomb works best for us.
Amy M.Altamont, NY2 reviewsMember since: Jul 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, NY2 reviewsMember since: May 2018
Fun surf, not crowded if you walk a bit. Food truck in the parking lot.
Suzy G.USA2 reviewsMember since: Aug 2015
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!
Kristin E.Woburn, MA2 reviewsMember since: Dec 2013
Get there early for the best chance at getting right in without waiting to park.
Eileen Z.Salisbury Mills, NY2 reviewsMember since: Apr 2018
Easy to get to, easy close parking and a food truck! Great lemonade!
Rebecca H.USA2 reviewsMember since: Mar 2017
Wonderful sand, great sandbars, tons of seals, great views (short trail for further views)
Jenn M.Rye, NY2 reviewsMember since: Feb 2017
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
Donna P.Riverside, CT2 reviewsMember since: Sep 2015
Beautiful beach .. great surf for kids' boogie-boarding .. lovely dunes .. access not TOO steep.Get there early as parking is limited!
Mary Ellen R.Sparta, NJ2 reviewsMember since: Aug 2011
Beautiful dunes and fun atmosphere for kids and adults.
Jen S.North Windham, CT4 reviewsMember since: Feb 2012
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.
Lyn B.United States2 reviewsMember since: May 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...
Mary Jean C.Bridgewater, MA2 reviewsMember since: Jun 2009
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....
Amy S.USA2 reviewsMember since: May 2014
Great place for a bonfire at night...get a permit.
Betty B.Newton Center, MA2 reviewsMember since: Aug 2014
beautiful dunes, miles to walk on National Seashore
Roberta J.Woodstock, NY2 reviewsMember since: Feb 2015
miles of walking in both the directions and many seal sightings