Upper Cape Cod Beaches

Picture Lake

Where: Old County Road, Bourne

Good for: Swimming, Fishing

A family friendly place, Picture Lake has soft sand and plenty of shade. Generally, it does not get to crowded and provides a nice place to swim, fish or relax. Get there early as parking is limited.

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Popponesset Beach

17 reviews

Where: Popponesset Beach, New Seabury

Queen Sewell

Where: Cherry Street, Bourne

Good for: Swimming, Fishing

Queen Sewell is a calm place to take the kids for a swim. There is a small sandy beach as well as picnic area and boat launch. Bring your fishing gear as there are plenty if spots to drop a line.

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Sagamore

7 reviews

Where: Standish Road, Bourne

Good for: Fishing, Boating

This bay offers calm waters for swimming. It also provides a nice spot for fishing and for boating. Parking is available.

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Sandwich Town Beach

2 reviews

Where: Wood Ave, Sandwich

Good for: Swimming, Walking

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Sandy Neck Beach

12 reviews

Where: Sandy Neck Rd, Sandwich

Good for: Swimming, Fishing, Skimboarding, 4WD

This large beach has plenty of space to spread out. The sand is not as soft as some other Cape Cod beaches, but the views are lovely. The water is calm, allowing for good swimming. 4WD- Driving on th...

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Scusset Beach

7 reviews

Where: Scusset Beach Road, Sandwich

Good for: Swimming, Walking, Fishing

Parking lot at beach. Proximity to canal allows one to watch ships and boats passing by. Soft sand and calm waters make it a kid friendly spot to spend the day.

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Snake Pond Beach

Where: Snake Pond Rd, Sandwich

South Cape

13 reviews

Where: Great Oak Rd, Mashpee

Good for: Swimming, Fishing, Skimboarding

This large(2.5 miles) is a wide beach with soft sand and low dunes and offers view of Martha's Vineyard. Part of a state park, South Cape Beach has some nature trails that are accessible from the beac...

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Stoney Beach

5 reviews

Where: Sound beach north of Woods Hole Drive, Woods Hole

Good for: Swimming, Walking

Stoney Beach is a small beach that is great for children. The calm waters, sandy beach, and the jetty make it a great fit for little ones. There is a small parking lot available with a beach sticker o...

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