While it's been a good many years, I suspect that this location is one of the archetypical…read moreexamplars of a beach that I saw in childhood. The parking lot yields a walk over dunes to an area where the beach stretches beyond sight in either direction. As a one-time Australia resident, I note that so many locales in the U.S. will have private resorts or individual mansion owners who stake out slices of a beach like this, so it isn't actually that common to see long uninterrupted stretches as public land. So this area is certainly worth appreciating. While Jaws is a notoriously inaccurate movie, I was struck by signage here, as well as "blood loss kits", directing visitors to consider shark attacks as a serious risk. Notably, this seems to be attributed to increased seal populations, and it does look like it would be fun to try and swim with a seal (for anyone brave enough to enter this freezing water in the first place), but that would seem risky. This is more a long walk on the beach kind of place. There was no shortage of interesting debris and great views on this beach. As it is part of the national park, a fee or pass will be required, at least in peak seasons.

Beautiful beach. Gorgeous views at sunset. I saw a lot of seals in the water in the evening. I'd…read morelove to come sometime during the day.

Three years ago we happened on this beach pretty much by accident. It impressed us for many…read morereasons. First of all, there was a ready supply of parking, and no officials there to bother us for being out of state visitors. Secondly, the surf was more magnificent than my pictures can capture. Then there are the seals, which seem to be there at all times. Signs tell you to avoid them because there are also sharks in the area, and you may tragically be mistaken for a seal. On our second visit three years later, it was all as we had remembered. We'd forgotten the name of the beach, but got an accurate tip from the wine pourer at the nearby winery. Seals, surf and the good cheer of the sparse group of people on the beach. I hope we will have the chance to go for a third visit.

A pristine, unspoiled beach with an unofficial nude section to the right as you face the ocean…read more Wish I lived closer!

This beach has a beautiful view, some lovely dunes and has never been crowded in the four years…read moreI've been visiting (the beach that is, the parking area is always overflowing). It is a favorite amongst nude sunbathers so stick to the crowds if you're bringing the kids along. Parking is difficult after 11am and requires a beach sticker (or take a chance with a ticket). Two portable toilets are usually clean (as clean as a porta-toilet by the beach can be), but there are no changing facilities at this beach.

How do you keep the tourists away from a beach? First, have no signage anywhere. None on Rt 6. And…read morenone when you arrive at the actual beach! Limit parking. There are maybe 40 spaces. Have no facilities - no restrooms, no trash cans and no food service. Have no stairs to the beach - just a giant sand dune to climb up and down. In return for the inconvenience - you get small crowds, beautiful sand and seals frolicking in the water.

Clean, beautiful public beach. Miles of shore line to walk and enjoy. Water is clean and warm…read more Endless sand.

Going back to my infant days and even my family's youth days is Newcomb Hollow Ocean Beach. This is…read moreone of our favorite places to visit, and boy, it's amazing here. First off, you do need a beach sticker provided by the town of Wellfleet. However, in the nighttime, it does not matter. There is a huge parking lot for enough spaces, and most likely you will find a spot during the daytime. A bathroom is provided in the lot in the center. There's even an ice cream truck featuring hot dogs and water that's parked toward the ocean. For the fun, there is a big hill to climb down either way (left or right) that leads down to the beach and sands. Normally, you'll find a lot of people with their blankets and sometimes looking for a spot can be very time-consuming. There are a couple of lifeguards here at Newcomb, but only patrol a small area, so please be careful in the water. Bonfires are allowed but require a permit in the same place where a beach sticker is picked up. Getting here to Newcomb is very easy as it is located at the end of Ocean View Drive. If we enjoy it here, someone else will too!

Great beach! Dogs allowed on the right side. Sharks common, but A fun beach to build Sandcastle's…read moreand swim. When low tide hits it becomes very shallow, almost creating a cove for a little ones to sit in. There are some rocks, and the water is a little chilly, but it's really refreshing and fun. We go there almost every day.

Beautiful beach! Mostly secluded since you need an over sand pass and four wheel drive to get…read morethere. You can walk but it's a bit of a hike. Many seals and a nice sand bar. No life guards or facilities.

Off Route 6 just past the Outer Reach Resort is an unassuming gravel road called High Head Road…read more Merge left a little ways down (right goes into Cliff Road and will take you up the hill), and park in the designated area. Follow the sandy trail for about a 12-15 minute walk to High Head Beach. You'll know you're there when you start seeing all of the signs about not disturbing the seals if they're on the beach. At certain times of the summer you can see a couple hundred or more seals hanging out in the water, and at low tide they get up on the beach. Just beautiful! The seals are totally worth the trek through the sand!

If you're looking to escape the world and find boundless beauty...this is your place. I typically…read morerent a kayak on the bayside of town and take the journey across the famous Provincetown Harbor. It's the same harbor where the Pilgrims signed the Mayflower Compact BEFORE landing in Plymouth. Yes, they landed in Provincetown first! Once on long point head toward the tip and you can't miss the lighthouse. Stunning. Be sure to look along the inlets and you can still find some remnants of the 19th century colony (bricks, shards of porcelain etc). Don't forget to find a spot on the beach...you could be the only one on it! Plan around the tide or you'll be dragging your kayak. You can also walk there via the jetty or have the local service (Flyers) drop you off for a fee. I'd avoid the Flyers service. If taking a kayak...DO NOT go directly across the deep part of the harbor! Especially in August or if there are seals in the water. Yes, we have a great white shark population that seems to get bigger every year. Stay along the sand bar (hint, you should almost always see the bay floor). This place is pure heaven.

A very lonely…read morespot The end of the world. It sure feels like it. The absolutely tip of the tip. The end of Provincetown and Cape Cod. You can't go any further or you'll be in the sea. What a great place. The problem is how the hell to get to the end of the world. No roads here, you either go by small boat or walk. It's a pretty good hike through heavy sand but there is a short cut. Go over the breakwater that starts at the Pilgrim Plaque. Just don't try it in rough weather or you will probably die. Assuming you actually get out there you will find one of the absolutely coolest places anywhere. Nothing but wild wind and sea. The light is never open but you can walk right up to it. No one cares because no one is around. Probably for miles. The light was built in 1875 but an earlier one was built in 1826. It's only 38 feet tall and had a fifth order Fresnel lens. I'm not sure whatt happen to the lens. The real cool part is that this area once had lots of houses, buildings and windmills for power. Several hundred people actually lived way out here.. Even two old forts, sarcastically called Fort Useless and Fort Harmless. Apparently they were not too successful. The remains of the forts can still be seen but just lumps in the sand. Everything else is long gone. The wind is always howling out here and you can almost hear the old voices. On one of the mounds there is a large cross with flowers frequently place around it. I'm not sure what it signifies but gives a surrealistic feel to a wild and spooky place.

this beach is nice. It's got warm water, high cliffs/dunes and is nice with little kids and low…read moretide shell hunts. another plus is with an easily obtained permit this is one of the few beaches you can have a fire at.

We have a 4 year old & 1.5 year old, both beach bums. I researched which Cape beach to go to for…read morehours. Mayflower Beach seemed great but I read there was a lot of seaweed. Coast Guard Beach seemed great also except for the fact that we would have to park and then take a shuttle to the shore. We decided on this beach, which seems to have the same feel as Coast Guard. We got there at about 945am on a Tuesday morning in August. There were only a handful of parking spots left at The Beachcomber. Parking was $30 but we got a voucher to use toward food or souvenirs from The Beachcomber (the food and mixed drinks there were very good). The beach is accessible by a pathway on a sand dune that is tall and steep. Going down was easy. Going back up required a few rest stops for me. I'm pregnant and I was carrying our 1.5 year old. It probably would've been easier for me had I not been pregnant but this is definitely not a trek for anyone with physical limitations. My 4 year old went up and down twice but her legs were really burning the 2nd time going up. This is one of the best beaches I've ever been to. Sapphire water and soft sand. Quiet crowd and limited cell service, which added to the relaxation. The shore is a little rocky but doable without water shoes. Once you walk into the water a few feet from the shore the rocks give way to soft sand. The water was cold. I almost felt like I was taking an ice bath. But it felt great once I got acclimated and really helped me cool down in the 85 degree weather. It was a really special experience and so picturesque. One important note: there is a danger of sharks because of the booming seal population. We saw seals in the early afternoon swimming playfully about 20 feet from shore. Some locals will not get in the water if they spot seals-- that means sharks could be nearby. There were lifeguards on duty and also a shark patrol boat along the coast but it's still a little scary! The current got very strong in the early afternoon. I'm used to the crashing waves at the Atlantic beaches in NY and this undertow concerned even me.

The Cape Cod National Seashore is absolutely stunning…read more I love the majestic dunes that keep you from seeing civilization when you are down on the beach at Cahoon Hollow. This beach is such a peaceful spot and very relaxing. I grew up and spent most of my life on the east coast, but since moving to California, I have visited many of the notable beaches between San Diego and San Francisco. With that said, Cahoon Hollow is still one of my favorite beaches in the United States. I have generally visited Cahoon Hollow in May-June or September-October when parking is usually free and the beaches are not very crowded. I recommend trying to visit at those times. This is another GREAT beach for sitting on and spending the day OR for taking a nice long stroll. You could walk for miles. I recommend packing a lunch, snacks and beverages. There are 2 negatives to this beach: 1. Parking is pricey in the summer. 2. It's a VERY steep walk to get down to the beach. **Lecount Hollow is another equally stunning beach that is located right next to Cahoon Hollow.**