Lower Cape Cod Beaches

Little Cliff Pond

Where: Flax Pond Road, Brewster

Good for: Swimming, Fishing, Kayaking

Little Cliff Pond is great for fishing, kayaking and launching boats. There is not much of a sandy beach to be found at Little Cliff.

Little Pleasant Bay Beach

Where: Route 28, Orleans

Good for: Swimming

South Orleans Beach, also known as Little Pleasant Bay, is a small beach located just off Route 28. There is no parking lot, street parking only. The calm waters of the bay are perfect for swimming an...

Long Pond

2 reviews

Where: Mammon Drive, Brewster

Good for: swimming, kayaking, boating, sailing

Long Pond stretches from Brewster to Harwich, providing over 6 miles of shoreline with houses, beaches, and wooded areas. In Brewster, Long Pond has a great swimming area where there is a lifeguard du...

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Monomoy Island

5 reviews

Where: Monomoy Island, Chatham

Good for: Fishing, Walking

Take a boat from Stage Harbor or use water Taxi to this secluded beach. Located on in a wildlife refuge, there is plenty of birdwatching to be done. Don't forget to bring your fishing rod, some of the...

Nauset Beach

167 reviews

Where: End of Nauset Beach Road, Orleans

Good for: Bodyboarding, Skimboarding, Surfing, Swimming

Nauset Beach is an expansive, 10-mile long beach stretching to Chatham Harbor. While it is a large beach, it fills up quickly so plan to arrive early. There is a restroom and several food trucks onsit...

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North Beach

2 reviews

Where: North Beach, Chatham

Good for: Fishing, Skimboarding, Surfing, Swimming

Looking to get away from the crowds then this is the beach for you. This gorgeous stretch of beach is only accessible by 4WD or water Taxi which leave regularly from the Chatham fish pier.

Oyster Pond Beach

12 reviews

Where: Stage Harbor Rd, Chatham

Good for: Swimming, Walking

Oyster Pond is a sunny, open beach right in Chatham. Popular with families and small children. Parking is free, but fills up quickly.

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Paine's Creek

23 reviews

Where: Paines Creek Road, Brewster

Good for: Swimming, Fishing, Skimboarding

Paine's Creek is a scenic inlet and at low tide you can walk the flats where there is plenty to explore. When it is high tide, the inlet is fun to swim and splash in, as well as float on on a raft. Th...

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Pilgrim Lake

Where: Herring Brook Road, Orleans

Good for: Swimming, canoeing, Kayaking

Pilgrim lake encompasses 39 acres and there are a plethora of activities to do at this lake ranging from swimming, kayaking, picnicing(there is an established picnic area) and lounging in the sun. The...

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Pleasant Rd Beach

10 reviews

Where: Pleasant Rd, Harwich

Good for: Swimming, Walking

This large beach is a great beach at which to spend the day. It is large allowing for lots a space for beach games and beach combing. There are expansive views of the ocean and the sand is soft. Parki...

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