Lower Cape Cod Beaches

Long Pond

1 review

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

3 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

80 reviews

Where: End of Nauset Beach Road, Orleans

Good for: Bodyboarding, Skimboarding, Surfing, Swimming

5/26-6/16 $5 weekends, 6/17-9/7 $15 daily fee, 9/8-9/23 $5 weekends. 10 mile beach. Although large it fills up quickly so plan to arrive early. Soft sand, good waves, and its amenities make it a popul...

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North Beach

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

5 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

8 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. Nice spot to watch the sunset.

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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

6 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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Pleasant Street

1 review

Where: Pleasant Street, Chatham

Good for: Swimming, Walking

This small beach is popular with windsurfers as well as kayakers heading out to Monomoy. Pleasant Street Beach has beautiful sunsets and interesting rock jetties to explore.

Pochet Association at Nauset Beach

Where: Pochet Road, Orleans

Good for: Surfing, kite flying, walkers, fishing, sunbathing

Beautiful, expansive, white sandy beach facing the Atlantic Ocean

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