Beaches

Ballston Beach

Located on the ocean side, this is a picturesque spot to enjoy the day. Lining the beach are the hills that Edward Hopper painted in much of his artwork. Great for surfing.

Cahoon Hollow

Backed by mountainous dunes that you need to climb down to get to the beach, Cahoon Hollow’s setting is dramatic. Despite the riptide, it’s a favorite surfer hangout. Site of the famous Beechcomber Bar/Restaurant.

Coast Guard Beach**

This is one of the most beautiful beaches in Massachusetts! So clean, powdery white sand, lots of room. You can walk forever and watch the playful and curious seals!

In the summer you have to take the shuttle as there is very limited parking.

Head of the Meadow**

The beach is stunningly beautiful with miles of soft sand and wind swept dunes. Great waves.

Herring Cove**

The most popular beach in Provincetown, with calm waters that tend to be quite warm. Known for its beautiful sunsets. It was named by the Travel Channel as one the best beaches in New England.

Le Count Hollow

Just off the Rail Trail. Steep dune entry to the beach. Great for skimboarding, bodyboarding, and surfing. A big sandbar emerges at low tide.

Longnook

Long Nook Beach’s wildness and isolation are synonymous with Truro’s outer reaches. This large oceanside beach is backed by massive sand dunes.

The picturesque landscape is enhanced by small waves great for boogie-boarding or some rougher swimming.

Marconi**

Magnificent bluffs. Breathtaking views of the Atlantic from the top when you arrive. The steps down to the beach are steep. Great place to fly a kite.

Nauset

Really long beach. Very popular. Great waves. All ages. Nice sand. Very popular public beach, with miles of white sand. During the summer season the beach offers lifeguards, restrooms, outdoor showers, changing rooms, bike racks, benches, picnic tables, and beach equipment rentals. The snack bar is open from Memorial Day until Labor Day.

Nauset Light**

Amazing views, you can see for miles. There are cliffs which tower over the beach. The parking lot sits high above the dunes/cliff so you have to walk down a tall, multi-tiered wooden staircase to get to the beach. It’s a dramatic view, very unspoiled, very natural.

Newcomb Hollow

This large ocean beach with massive dunes is very picturesque and is great for all ages, as long as they can handle the steep dune serving as an entrance.

There is lots of soft, white sand and gentle waves. If you keep your eyes on the horizon, it’s not uncommon to see the spout of a distant passing whale.

Race Point**

Wide-open beaches, and whales surfacing off in the distance. Known for its rougher waters and beautiful landscape. This is also a spectacular beach for sunbathers due to its northern location.

Skaket

With warm clear waters this beach is ideal for families who prefer calm water, perfect for children to play in the tidal pools. At low tide, you can walk for miles on the flats. The sunsets at Skaket Beach are legendary!

South Orleans Beach on Pleasant Bay

This beach is the best-kept secret in Orleans. With scenic views of the bay islands, and the Orleans and Chatham shoreline. South Orleans Beach is an ocean-barrier beach with warm water and sailboarding. South Orleans Beach has no fees, lifeguards or facilities and limited parking

**part of the National Seashore