Beautiful tidal beach for beach combing, swimming and walking the pups (off season only).

Since I own a house on the Cape, I just flat out refuse to pay to go to the beach. (I come from a long line of thrifty people). Anyway, what a gem this place is! And no cover charge! Wonderful for when you want to lay out in the sun and watch the world, the ocean, and the seagulls go by. read more

I thought this beach was beautiful! We originally planned for Mayflower beach but the lot was already full(this was around 9am on a Wed). We headed to Chapin as the nearest beach. The water was warm and clear. The sand was very soft. During low tide there was plenty of space for my kiddo to kite fly. Not very crowded. Cons: only porta potties and no other facilities. High tide came and we had to move our stuff fast! Low tide made for a long walk from the lot to the ocean. read more

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We could not get into Mayflower (again). Seems the Mayflower lot is full before 9am. We got into Chapin at 10am but it filled up right behind us. The downsides of Chapin is there is no snack bar, showers or bathrooms (unless, you are cool with port-o potties...I'm not). The upsides of Chapin is the beach is beautiful and it is not crowded. This beach is perfect for families with little kids. The tiny pools of water at low tide are full of tiny fish, hermit crabs and shells/colorful rocks. The water is also pretty warm. The walk to the water at low tide is mostly flat and about a half mile out so if you are with someone disabled, reconsider coming here. The water is clear and clean and perfect for swimming...but keep an eye out for sharks! read more

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My dad and I came here during low tide and off season. It was still gorgeous, just a different kind of gorgeous. The sand drifts along the homes driving up to the beach, look like snow drifts. The steps are all sand covered as swept. At the beach itself, it was just a windsurfing couple and dad and I. The tide was out. Sooooo far out. You could walk several hundred yards. Picturesque and highly recommend, in season or off season. read more

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We came here to walk the beach in January. So quiet and peaceful. At low tide it looks really vast. There were only a few other people here walking dogs or strolling the beach. There is a small parking lot right near the beach. I can imagine In the summer this place is popping but in January it was a nice, peaceful walk. See photos. Generally clean but we did find a number of random metal rails / stakes jutting out of the sand. Watch where you're walking. read more

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I don't get over to this side of the Cape all that much, but I visited nearby Scargo Tower and decided to stop here. I came in the middle of June when it was still free to park. The parking fees in season are quite steep. It's $25 a day and $30 on weekends, yikes. The beach looks a lot different than the ones I frequent on the other side of the Cape, but it's still beautiful in a different way. It was insanely windy on the day I visited and sand was flying all over the place. I wanted to take a walk on the beach, but left after a few minutes of taking photos. Pets are prohibited at this beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day. They do have a porta potty as you enter the beach, but no snack bars or anything like that. My favorite part of the Cape for beaches is still Wellfleet. read more

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Four friends had lunch here today. The food was great. The freshest fried clams I have ever had. Not one tasted less than perfect. The fish and chips were also exceptional. The decor isCape Cod. Paneling and windows. Spaces between tables. Lots of open windows.. The staff were abundant (how do they do that)and really nice. The missing star I for a stuffy, hot bathroom. It must be awful if it were full. read more

Great beach, but for an entrance fee of $30 there should be something more than a porta potty. We had originally tried corporation beach (which does have facilities for its $30 fee), then mayflower beach (never been), which were both at capacity. This one was, too, however we only had to wait 30mins or so in a "waiting" line to enter which wasn't bad as we decided to just eat our "beach lunch" in the car while we waited. The beach itself is beautiful, BUT if you have toddlers in tow, you have been warned: low tide means you'll be lugging your 35lb 3 year who was cranky and didn't want to walk in the sand along with carrying all the beach stuff out for what feels like forever until you reach the water. Then you make camp, BUT if you show up early afternoon that means low tide is coming in soon and guess what... you spend the next few hours slowly retreating back towards the entrances which is not easy when your playing with your kid in the water and have to make a beeline to grab your things before they get soaked (which happened several times). So my advice would be to just start out as far back as your comfortable with.. or definitely to show up early enough that you're not impacted by the tide coming back in. We had a great time but Corporation beach is better (facilities and less of a hike during low tide). read more

Tiny parking lot fills up quickly, well into the evening. Beaches on Cape Cod Bay provide a once in a lifetime experience. At high and low tide one can walk hundreds of yards out into the water via sandbars. Truly a dreamlike experience. read more

Chapin Memorial Beach - Chaplin Beach at low tide. - Beaches Near Me

Enjoy a great sunset! Sand is super soft but the no-see-ums will get you when the sun starts going down. Bring bug spray. Can be a little rocky when swimming so water shoes could be helpful. read more

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Ideal beach for families. Waves for boogie boarding, clean bathrooms, lifeguards until 5pm.

Visited this past weekend with my family for the first time and it was a pleasant surprise! We originally were heading to Mayflower Beach, but their parking lot filled up and were told to check out Chapin Beach. It was awesome! It's connected to the same shoreline as Mayflower, but far less busy. We had a whole stretch of beach to ourselves. The water is clean, clear, beautiful and the sand nice and soft. This will be a go-to beach for us. Highly recommended. read more

Want a tip? Get a tide schedule and check for low tide after 4:30PM (that's when they stop charging for parking at all Dennis Beaches). Parking lot with be mostly empty. There is nothing like walking Chapin Beach at low tide at sunset. It's absolutely spectacular. You can walk for miles in the white sand. Another tip? There are rocks at the shore line. Pay attention and you will see some paths that your bare feet will thank you for finding. Another tip? Bring some dinner (take out pizza?), chairs and a table and have yourself a picnic with some of the best views on the Cape. Want to go during the day in season? Get there early because the lot is small and will fill up from overflow at Mayflower. Personally, we prefer it over Mayflower because there is more space and it's not as crowded. The critter hunting is not as good as Corporation Beach, but it's much better than Mayflower. Warned, there are only porta-potties. read more

Chapin Memorial Beach - Summer evening beauty! - Beaches Near Me

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We first arrived around 9:30am to a beautiful beach! The view was absolutely gorgeous! Tide comes in fast so you definitely have to be prepared to move your stuff quickly (not exactly the easiest feat when you are with toddlers and young children). But the little black flies made our beach "day" unenjoyable. They SWARMED around all of us along with all of our stuff. We left and went to another beach nearby which was way more enjoyable! Sand was beautiful, water was clear and flat! It really is such a shame there were so many bugs! read more

The most beautiful beach in the world!! Low tide you can walk waaay out on the mudflats. Pay attention to what time the tide turns at though and don't catch yourself swimming back!! Very relaxed beach, great for families. Pure Heaven read more

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A very good beach in Dennis, would recommend this if Mayflower is full. Clean beach with soft sand, a short walk from local restaurants. It is never too busy either which is definitely a plus. Minimal seaweed and is very calm. read more

My favorite beach on the Cape. Expansive and beautiful, with people far and wide, and soft, beautiful sand. Loved it here! Not too noisy, and not a lot of seaweed! read more

Chapin Memorial Beach - Entrance to the beach - Beaches Near Me

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Beautiful beach! Definitely get there early for parking since it is a small lot. Typically on the weekdays it fills up by 9:30 AM. Usually $25 on weekdays and $30 on weekends for parking. Depending on high or low tide, low tide is nothing I have ever seen before. You can walk for miles and miles on the bottom of the ocean when the tide goes out and the water is really warm. read more

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Beautiful clean beach with soft sand. Go at low tide when you can walk in tide pools. The only thing that would make this beach better is facilities. read more

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Our second favorite beach on Cape Cod (Mayflower edges out CHapin as it has facilities - it's a port-a-potty only here). Come off season or after 5 PM if you wanna bring your dog. Such a beautiful beach. Come a low tide to explore all the shells, snails, hermit crabs and minnows. read more

This is the best beach for low tide! You can walk out so far, see amazing little creatures like hermit crabs, and so many fun rocks to play with! It's like nothing I've ever seen before! read more

Pretty sick beach. Our friend brought us here to have a nice weekend out. We had lots of food and drinks packed up as well as a football and frisbee to play. Although it was pretty windy and cold, we had a good time. Make sure you don't step on rocks since there is plenty. Also, come on a low tide day so you can walk out pretty far and take sick photos. read more

What an absolutely perfect place to watch the sunset. You can walk soooo far out when it's low tide. The tide pools are beautiful. If you walk a bit you can have some beach to yourself. I haven't been here during the day yet but I'd imagine it would be pretty as well. read more

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One word AMAZING!!!!! Went with 4 kids and every one of them had a BLAST!!! picture perfect and loved when tide went out. Kids found some fun animals, hermit crabs, muscles. Can't wait to go back again!!! read more

Come for the sunset at low tide. Have never seen anything like it! Just breathtaking! We walked out almost a mile over the tide pools and watched the sun drop into the water. A must see! read more

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Great white sand beach!!! Not a far walk from parking lot to beach. The bathroom & snack stand were clean...Water was clear and clean.... Great tide pools for kids to play around in...Bring your net to scoop up the multitude of minnows around your ankles!! Wicked place !! read more

We drove through the flats today, heading towards the river where we found Cape Cod Bliss. The setting is serene and the river was fantastic for tubing and swimming. What a perfect day! read more

This place was amazing!!!! It was beautiful. Ocean was warm and crystal clear. I look forward to returning.

One of our favorite beaches in the cape. Over the years we have been to many beaches with our young kids, Chapin beach is near the top of our list and is usually the first beach we go to. Get there early before 10 before the tiny parking lot fills or before 9 before they start collecting $ to park. Be prepared to walk a lot as the low tide goes waaaay out leaving behind tons of hermit crabs minnows and tiny shrimp and snails. Our kids are entertained with the critters for hours which is why we like this beach so much. Also we observed half a dozen gray seals hanging out on sandbar near low tide early Aug. Kid friendly tidal areas. Somewhat rocky near entry and dunes but very fine soft silty sand as you follow low tide out to the sandbar. Sandbar we have found horseshoe crabs. Water is cold but not quite coldest - corporation beach we found is colder. Wind was not strong enough for kite flying. Only 1 Portapottie is available, no showers and no concession so pack lunch, beverages and snacks. read more

Great beach just watch the tide and dont be those people that get there stuffed flooded by the incoming tide. $25 to park, the lot is small so go early. A Good 2nd option to the crowded Mayflower Beach. read more

Beautiful beach. Small amount of parking though. Be prepared for a hike if you want to play in the ocean waves. There's a huge tidal pool of warm water to play in, but the ocean seemed like at least a quarter mile walk from the edge of the tide pool before I found waves. The beach itself is pristine. Great place for young kids as there is lots of wild life and the tide pool lets them get in the water without the dangers of waves and currents. I'd go here again. read more

Another amazing beach! I love it so much! It is so unique and open! I much rather Mayflower but if I get sick of that, I go here! This beach tends to be a little crowded when I go here but it is typically empty by dinner time. It is very great! read more

What a beautiful beach! No rocks, warmish water, nice white sand. There is a snackbar and bathrooms. $20 to park, but worth ir.

Kids thought this beach was awesome because we walked and walked out during low tide. They saw many hermit crabs and played in the sand. There's nothing just beach so plan to bring all your necessities. read more