We didn't actually get to go in, so my experience is mostly for the parking lot and the beach…read more This was our first stop in Chatham so a neat way to start the trip with views of the light house and beach. It's only 30 minute parking, but honestly, how much time do you need? It was very beautiful, but man what a walk up and down to the beach. There are portapottys, and they are not clean. Overall, it's a must do, but not a lot to do there.

Chatham Lighthouse is a nice highlight of Cape Cod, offering stunning panoramic views across North…read moreBeach Island and the Atlantic Ocean. Perched on a bluff overlooking the water, it's a great spot for pictures and great scenery. This old light house was established 1808, had a deep maritime history. The lighthouse is still active and maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard. Though it's only open to the public one day a week--Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:30 PM--the trip is worth planning for. Theres a short presentation about the lighthouse's history and even take a tour up into the tower. A word of caution: the steps are narrow and steep, and the final ascent into the lamp room involves climbing a near-vertical 90-degree ladder. If you're in search of a nice Cape Cod experience, Chatham Lighthouse is worth the visit.

Great views! I would definitely visit there again! I go to…read moreCape Cod every year but this was first visit to Monomoy.

I've always wanted to visit the MNNP but didn't think the public could visit. Happy for us, we…read moreparked in the lot and then walked 1/4 mile to the nearest trail. What an amazing wild coastline - untouched by human hands! Highly recommend!

Great place to spend the day. Free parking that is amazing on the cape. Bathroom and water. Great…read moreplace for the kids to play.

Oyster Pond Beach is conveniently located near Chatham's Main Street…read more When I'm in Chatham I don't come here a whole lot, but I did kayak here a few times years back. I'd highly recommend coming here for that activity. This is also probably a good spot to take young kids since the water here is fairly mellow. This spot has real bathrooms which is a major plus, so many of the town's beaches have port-a-potties. Signs posted advise no dogs allowed on beach from 5/1-9/15, be careful with that, the town has some tyrants on duty that you may encounter if you break that rule. Just be careful on the beaches here with dogs in general, the town doesn't enforce laws the same way the National Seashore does on other parts of the Cape. A family member was hassled on another beach about her small pet. I also noticed that all watercraft on the beach must have a permit from the town's park department. If you stand on the beach and look to your right you will see a big house on the hill. It's rumored that it belongs to a former American Idol judge.

This beac h is honestly really good for little kids, or those who may be a bit fearful of the…read moreactual ocean. There's a large tidal pond attached to Nantucket Sound in the beginning of the beach where you'll find most the large families or most with small children. The little pond is shielded from the Sound by dunes and vegetation. It's shallow and definitely warmer than the actual ocean. Another plus is that it has no waves. The down side however of it is when the temperature is really hot or the sun beats on it for too long....it smells. Bad. Almost like sewage. I'm pretty sure it's due to the seaweed in/around the water getting "cooked" from the sun but still....We only lasted there a few minutes with my daughter because it was so bad. I don't know how other families were tolerating it! We sat near the lifeguard station the past two times we went. It was a great area to sit because there weren't too many families around us and we had a straight shot down to the water. The biggest problem of this beach.....the seagulls. They're honestly assholes. Stealing food from your bags and from your HANDS. I felt like I needed to be on high alert whenever my daughter had a snack. I'll be damned if a bird tried to take something from her. I know seagulls are at beaches everywhere but these ones here seemed worse than usual!! Pricing wise it can definitely add up if you're not careful. $75 for the week or $20 a day for non residents. There's also a food stop and little store at the beginning of the beach. Typical overpriced food items, though the items in the store were decently priced! My daughter loved their cookie dough ice cream!

This is the beach I grew up going to and I still love it. This is more of a family oriented beach…read morethan a party spot. The beach has two sides, the ocean front one and a more protected inlet. The protected area has very gentle waters and is great for little kids. Each summer you see kids having a blast with their fishing nets and building sand castles. There is even a snack bar by this beach which is great and super convenient for grabbing a bite to eat. Parking costs are steep during the peak season if you don't own property and can't pick up a resident sticker for your car. One week of parking is $75 or $20 a day for non-residents. There are 2 bridges to access this beach, one by the parking lot and the other on a nearby side street. One negative to this beach is the portapotties, but it's better than nothing.

We rented a house whose private beach led to Hardings Beach…read more It is a super cool beach with a lot of sand bars, and horse shoe crabs. There is a parking lot for guests. It's very beautiful and offers great views of the atlantic and the inlets. We spent a lot of time on the beach. It's at the end of the road and again, backs up to a neighborhood. Super accessible. We watched sunset and sunrise and it was magical! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves!

No frills beach. Not the nicest looking but it wasn't crowded and it was clean enough. Parking is…read moreright next to the beach, so it's very accessible. No stairs or long path to trek for people with mobility issues or if you're lugging a lot of stuff to the beach. Can't say the same for a lot of the beaches on the Cape. We arrived just before 5:00pm on a weekday and didn't see any signs that said we needed to pay for parking. Not sure if there's a cut off time. Would I drive 2 hours just to come to this beach? No. But if you're in the area, it's a convenient option.

Absolutely wonderful adventure while visiting MA. BlueWater did not disappoint!! We saw seals,…read moredolphins and whales!! Our Captain was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and personable. The boat was incredibly comfortable and clean. All safety has already been thought of for all ages. We were a group aged 7-49 and everyone was thought of and accommodated, including our service animal. We will be booking with only BlueWater Entertainment each year we come

We had a great experience with our captain. He was on time, friendly, the boat was in good shape…read moreand most importantly, he knew where to find the whales. I also thought he gave us a fair price unlike the others that I reached out to on the Cape.

This is a pretty small beach and Cockle Cove is towards the end of it. I would recommend…read moreRidgevale or Harding's, but if you can't get parking Cockle Cove is worth ashot. You can walk up Cockle Cove to Ridgevale. Ridgevale has a nice snack bar and boat rentals. Also, Ridgevale has a nice and fairly safe inlet for small children.

This is a nice beach. 15 bucks to park. Ridgevale up the way is a bit better since they have a…read moregreat snack bar. But if you are looking for a beach with parking very close by, this is your beach!

We decided we wanted to catch a sunrise and thought we'd try this beach. Totally worth the drive!…read moreHad a great walk on the beach even though it was cold. The sand after the recent storm had a lot of interesting rocks and shells. The beach was long enough to get a good walk. We saw several other people enjoying the sunrise (amazing colors) and a few dog walks.

Nice white sandy beach, one of the few beaches in the area that allow non residents to get 1-day…read morepermits. It is a $20 fee at the beach and parking is not always available. The cool breeze is nice as it helps cool the summer days. It can get crowded but it is nice. The water was not too cold but there were a lot broke shells and green seaweed that didn't look so great. Best advise, double check you vacation destination for any required permit and limitations. Enjoy the view and don't forget to try the local seafood.

This is such a great little pond!…read more Unfortunately, it's only available to residents of Chatham who have beach stickers from 6/20 to Labor Day from 9-6 each day. However, you could still enjoy this place after hours or in the off season. The parking lot is on the small side, so I recommend getting here early in the day during July and August when the Cape is packed with people. Dogs aren't allowed on the beach or in the pond from 5/1 to 9/15 at all. They do have a lifeguard station. This pond would be a good place to take kids that are learning to swim since the waters are very gentle. I've enjoyed kayaking here over the years since the water is calm. I would highly recommend this spot to a novice kayaker.