Upper Cape Cod Beaches

Attaquin Park

Where: Lake Avenue, Mashpee

Good for: Swimming, Boating

A fun spot for swimming, boating, and boating. Families love to come to Attaquin because there are great facilities, including a play ground, basketball net, and an expansive beach with plenty of room...

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Barlows Landing

Where: Off Rt 28, Bourne

Good for: Swimming

Located on Pocasset Harbor this little gem of a beach is great for small children as they can enjoy the calm waters and the abundance of boats traveling in and out of the harbor.

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Bristol Beach

9 reviews

Where: Menauhant Road, Falmouth

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Chapoquoit Beach

8 reviews

Where: chapoquoit Road, Falmouth

Good for: Swimming, Skimboarding

"Happy Chappy" as it is know to locals is a family friendly beach. Low tide creates wonderful opportunities to explore tidal pools and is great for wading. This beach is very easy to access, but park...

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Coonamessett Pond

Where: Sam Turner Rd, Falmouth

Good for: Swimming, Boating

Need Beach admission as Fee

East Sandwich Beach

6 reviews

Where: North Shore Blvd, Sandwich

Good for: Skimboarding, Swimming, Walking

East Sandwich Beach on North Shore Boulevard has a wonderfully long stretch of sand and is bordered by grassy dunes. There is a great view of Cape Cod Bay. The waves are small and the water clear mak...

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Electric Avenue

Where: Electric Avenue, Bourne

Good for: Swimming, Fishing

This small beach is a fairly quiet despite being very close to downtown Bourne. There is a small picnic spot as well as a playground.

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Falmouth Heights Beach

16 reviews

Where: Falmouth Heights Road, Falmouth

Good for: Swimming, Walking

A very popular beach, Falmouth Heights Beach is on Nantucket Sound. Restaurant and concessions are just across the street and there are park benches and a grassy area overlooking the beach.

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Gray Gables

1 review

Where: Gilder Road, Bourne

Good for: Swimming, Walking

Gray Gables beach has lovely views of Onset Bay. The sand is soft and white and water is calm making it a nice spot for children. Bring a basketball as there is a small basketball court with net.

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Grews Pond

Where: Goodwill Park, off Gifford Street, Falmouth

Good for: Walking, Swimming, Vollyball, Horseshoes

If you like being active while being near the water than this pond is the place for you. There is a volleyball court, horseshoes, a four mile hiking trails, as well as a large grassy field for kids t...

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