This place has been here forever but somehow I've always just gone past it. Since I've been on a…read morewalking kick over the last year, I'm spotting many places that I have zoomed past without ever really "seeing". That's one of the advantages of walking a ton - you slow down and see things that have always been there but you've missed. Part of my intentional consciousness of really viewing my surroundings. The Meadow on The Cove is exactly what it sounds like - a giant meadow of wildflowers overlooking the Orleans Town Cove. Very pretty and worth checking out. Not much to do here but there are two clearings with park benches, so you can sit & rest and reflect or read in peace. There's a small parking area when you first go in (room for 5 cars) but I had the place to myself the entire time I was there. A lace like this is part of the charm of a small town like Orleans. And don't forget the bees! TONS of big, friendly, fuzzy black & yellow Bumble Bees taking full advantage of this massive field of Wildflowers. There's something very zen about watching them make their rounds. (Full disclosure: when I wrote 'black & yellow Bumble Bees' above, it made me think of the metal band Styper! And Michael Sweet, the lead singer of Stryper actually lives on the Cape. Yes, I know I'm a weirdo. But still, Stryper Rocks!)

Great park! Huge....2200 acres!. Plenty of privacy. Super friendly staff…read more We only stayed there 1 night. Would definitely love to come back. Local neighborhood of Brewster and Orleans also beautiful and quaint.

Approximately 10 years ago, I would've given it a four star. And back in the 50's 60s 70s and 80s I…read morewould've given it a five star. I took a drive-through this past year and was shocked at the overgrowth. It was a real bummer. That place was my childhood. We knew every inch of it and all the paths that led to the water. Or the little camp store. Some of the best beaches were overgrown. Such a shame. The state division that handles the maintenance really needs to take a look at this and bring it back to the beauty it used to be

A nice picnic area within the National Seashore, on the road to Coast Guard Beach…read more Located behind the restrooms is the infamous Doane Rock - a glacial "pebble " deposited by the receding ice age glaciers. It's about 45' long and 35' Tall, though half the height is buried under ground. It's a nice rock to climb and play King of the Mountain. It's easily accessible from the Nauset bike trail. There is also a handicapped accessible loop trail around the boulder and the picnic area.

If you decide to go on a vacation to Cape Cod and find yourself a)mid Cape b) wondering what it's…read moreall about, I suggest you turn in to the National Seashore visitor center to start. Here you will find EVERYTHING n you need/want to know about why this small piece of land is so important to our history. Here is where the old whaling industry , for better or worse, was at its best. Because if the amount of shipwrecks that happened here, the start of the US Coast Guard started. On this land is where the pilgrims had their first encounter with the native people. So much more! All of this you learn in the visitors center. They will point the way on recommended adventures, hiking areas etc.. A trip to the Cape would not be complete without a stop here. You can also, in season, get your beach passes here, learn which shells you are allowed to harvest and all things of that ilk. A guide will give you directions to where you can get various licenses if you have a mind to try shell or crustacean fishing. These are some of the richest waters for clams, muscles and oysters. I guess what I am trying to say is this is a MUST stop for your continued Cape adventures.

Cape Cod National Seashores Province Lands was just a short walk down from the Inn where I stayed…read morein Provincetown. I've never seen anything like it before, the shifting dunes, pine trees, beaches, marshes. The 5.45 mile paved loop is popular for not only bikes, but also runners, and walkers. It's a place that I will long remember.

Nauset Light Beach is a beautiful one-mile-long beach stretch on the east coast of outer Cape Cod…read morein Massachusetts. It is part of Cape Cod National Seashore. Historic Nauset Light. We has a great time sightseeing the beach and visiting the light tower.

Parking is definitely a problem. There's a tiny lot and way more cars. Be sure not to create your…read moreown spot because you will be ticketed. We saw many unoccupied cars get tickets for parking in an illegal spot. The lighthouse and surrounding areas are beautiful. The lighthouse provides for such a stunning back drop. It's closeness to the water, allowed us to find secret spots to relax in close to the water. We also saw seals playing in the water. They definitely drew a crowd, along with photographers but it was such a sweet experience. The beach sand was soft and the water was gorgeous.

Situated along the edge of Wellfleet Harbor, sits 97 acres and 5 miles of extensively groomed…read moretrails of breathtaking and raw beauty. Cape Cod is one of the most visited areas in the country and once you visit you will understand why. You can expect tranquility and phenomenal views of a pristine barrier beach and vibrant salt marshes. The sounds of the reeds blowing in the wind is nothing less than paradise and the pine woodlands are a birders delight. They also have an award-winning, economically friendly nature center with wildlife views, aquariums and educational exhibits. The sanctuary offers many programs for all ages based on research and conservation projects focusing on ecologically threatened birds, horseshoe crabs, and sea turtles. When you visit Memorial Day through Labor Day, the trails are open from 8am-dusk. Early October to late May- they're closed on Mondays, but Tues-Saturday you can visit 8:30am-5:00pm. For non-Audubon members it is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for the little ones (ages 2-12). EBT participants are free for up to 4 people when you show your card. This is such a wonderful experience and an educational goldmine for any age! Go. Just go... and that folks is all she wrote.

Wellfleet Bay is a place I come every few years while on Cape. Free admission with a Mass Audubon…read moremembership. They have quite a few trails along Cape Cod Bay, as well as some freshwater streams and ponds. Time your visit to low tide. Take the boardwalk trail down to the Bay. You can walk for miles on the sandbars. You can walk forever in the shallow water. On a rainy day you can sit in the huge window seats at the visitor center and watch the bird feeders.

Memorial Day Weekend for the past two years my kids and I have stayed here. We liked the personal…read moreroom Vibe. With the dedicated parking spot in front. Well kept, clean room, with cozy beds. Microwave, Mini Frig, T.V with Cable. Small coffee pot set up. A desk, table 2 chairs. Hangers and luggage rack. There is a great Pool which is a big perk. Unfortunately, this year was to cold to swim. We had swam last year and it was great! There is a Supermarket across the street and the beach not far at all. The motel provides an informative binder. The town center is actually within walking distance for most people about 1/4 to 1/2 miles away. Becareful though, the road in front of the property, at the traffic lights gets very busy. We witnessed a bad car accident while waiting to cross the street, the 1st year. A Continental Breakfast with delicious homemade muffins is served every morning. To be totally transparent and give a 100% honest review these next things were a few minor issues that only happened our last visit. The water pressure in the shower was very slow. No shower liner, (not the problem) the fabric curtian got soaking wet and wet the whole floor, causing a slipping hazzard. The soap and shampoo/conditioners weren't filled. We were supposed to be given a second key that was never dropped off. Had the T.V. shut off at about 10pm while we were watching, out of nowhere. I called the office to let the staff know and got a NOT my problem response, that I wasn't excepting. This year we had tried to book 2 days again, but only one was available. We decide to take the 1 night and pay more then we would have elsewhere. No sure about next year.

They charged $32.50 to park (2 summers ago it was $20) and no services were open. Not even a trash…read morecan. Don't waste your money!

This is a beautiful beach! Nice soft white sand, dunes without having to hike down a huge hill as…read moreyou do on many other beaches. There is a mobimat that leads to the beach. There are some nice walkways to lookouts over the ocean and the marsh, and also a bike path that leads to Nauset. It can be a bit buggy on those walkways due to the marsh just fyi. There's tons of accessible parking. In fact it's only accessible and resident parking available at the lot right by the beach. My only complaint is that while there's lots of accessible parking, the lot is pretty far away from the entrance to the beach. As someone who can walk, but not for longer distances without a break, it's a bit frustrating. I wish there was at least a drop off point, but there's only a sign that reads "no drop offs at anytime. I've read they have beach wheelchairs in season, but there were none available at the time I was there.

Beautiful, peaceful beach, in mid June anyway. Thoroughly enjoyed a long midday stroll here while…read morewatching the seals swim close to the shore. No one was in the water because that usually means an increased risk of sharks. Restrooms and changing rooms and a spot to wash your feet off before getting back in your vehicle.

BEWARE ! This is a private beach. The signs stating that it is a private beach are kinda hidden at…read morethe entry points and there are no signs saying it either at where the beach actually begins. We had thought it was maybe because the weather was bad that they weren't charging entry fees... well we were wrong. The guy comes in a little Eastham public works van parks in the back and just writes out $50 tickets to unsuspecting people. I always respect the rules when I go places and had I seen the signs I would of left. But seriously both roads into the parking area you cannot see them. Go up the road to first encounters beach. It's the same beach and they have a person there at the entrance that you can purchase a parking pass from. Both are beautiful and great for kids though.

This beach was within ten minutes walking distance from our rented house. The beach was beautiful…read more The entire area was very clean and I couldn't believe how warm the water was. It was like bath water! It was the perfect place to spend our vacation!