Outer Cape Cod Beaches

Mayo Beach

12 reviews

Where: Kendrick Ave., Wellfleet

Good for: Swimming, Walking, Children

Mayo Beach is a great beach for families, especially young children, as the water is calm and warmer than other surrounding areas. There is a large parking lot directly in front of the beach that is ...

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Nauset Light Beach

62 reviews

Where: Cable Rd, Eastham

Good for: Skimboarding, Surfing, Swimming

Nauset Light Beach is a popular National Seashore beach perfect for adventurous families looking for great swimming, surfing, and bodyboarding. The temperature of the water is on the cool side, as it'...

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Newcomb Hollow

40 reviews

Where: Gross Hill Road, Wellfleet

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 or...

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Pond Village

Where: Pond Rd, Truro

Good for: Swimming, Walking, Fishing

A nice spot for fishing, sunbathing, and swimming, Pond Village is small but offers beautiful views. There is a small parking lot and a sticker(resident, seasonal or weekly) is required.

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Powers Landing

2 reviews

Where: Off Chequessett Neck, Wellfleet

Good for: Swimming, Walking

A small beach overlooking Wellfleet Harbor, it is a perfect spot to enjoy the day. Calm waters make if great for swimming. There is a very small parking for use with a sticker(resident, seasonal, or d...

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Race Point

22 reviews

Where: Race Point Rd, Provincetown

Good for: Skimboarding, Surfing, Swimming, Walking

Vehicle permits can be purchased at Race Point Beach from April 10-November 15. A part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, this beach is north facing so gets sun all day long. It has good surf, but al...

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Ryder Beach

2 reviews

Where: Ryder Beach Rd, Truro

Ryder Beach is a large, sandy beach. Does not feel quite as secluded as many of the beaches in Truro as there are some private residences around; nevertheless it is often uncrowded, the water is calm...

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Sunken Meadow Beach

5 reviews

Where: South Sunken Meadow Rd, Eastham

Good for: Swimming, Walking

This small beach is easily accessible from the parking lot. The sand is hard making it a good spot for beach games. There are small waves.

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The Gut (Great Island)

4 reviews

Where: Chequesset Neck Rd, Wellfleet

Good for: Boating, Walking

A hidden gem of a beach in the town of Wellfleet which is well-known for it's beaches on the National Seashore. The Gut is a quiet and fairly isolated stretch of beach heading out towards Great Islan...

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Thumpertown Beach

10 reviews

Where: Thumpertown Road, Eastham

Good for: Swimming, Walking

A relatively small beach, Thumpertown is accessible via a steep set of stairs. Get there early to stake out your spot.

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