A local brought us here bc it's one of her favorite spots. A little windy, but the boardwalk is a…read moregreat way to experience the gorgeous sunset. Try reading all the inscriptions along the way.

What a fantastic find!! There are no signs leading to this beach but if you're in the area you HAVE…read moreTO STOP HERE! Bring a wind breaker or a jacket of some sort!!!

Mayflower Beach is one of the best beaches on the Cape & like many people have mentioned in their…read morereviews, come early because once there's no more spots available for parking, they do not let anyone in! You also have to stay for sunset because it is absolutely beautiful!! The sand is super white & soft, minimal rocks, very clean, & bathrooms are tidy. Great beach to go with family and friends! Parking was $30 last summer, not sure if it will go up for this summer. It's also not too far down in the Cape, which is great for if you're playing to do a day trip to the beach.

Mayflower Beach was a beautiful stop we made, and was worth it. There is an entrance fee of $30,…read moreand plenty of parking. Once the parking lot is full, no one is granted entry. Coming here during low tide is a treat, as there's plenty of sand to explore and to rest at. Only downside, it's a long walk to get to the water. Unfortunately, when we came, it was extremely windy as that ruined our experience. We ended up not staying too long because of that. Despite that, it's a wonderful beach to visit. There is a snack bar and bathroom located in the parking lot as well.

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

Since I own a house on the Cape, I just flat out refuse to pay to go to the beach. (I come from a…read morelong 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.

A whole week in Cape Cod and this is the only beach we went to. It was kind of just way too…read moreperfect! It was about a 20 min walk (or 2 minute drive) from our cottage and free to get on to, which is unheard of in Jersey! You do have to pay for parking ($30 on weekends and $20 on weekdays) so that, plus the walk being the only form of exercise we all got for 7 days straight, was all the motivation we needed for skipping the car. The water was nearly dead still all week, no garbage anywhere and lifeguards were on duty most of the time. They made sure to clear the water when any sign of a storm was coming in and left us alone the rest of the time. One of my friends was terrified of sharks so she was a beach bum the whole time while me and my other friend would hang out in the water at least half the day. Sure, it was cold, but it was also SO hot on the sand, so super cold water was welcomed. I loved loved loved how not crowded this beach was. Again, coming from Jersey beaches, it's unheard of!! But we had so much room from other people and never felt like we were too close. A great place for a beach day (or week)!

This was my first time swimming down the cape! A friend rented a cottage which was less than a 5…read moreminute walk from the beach. He had invited friends and family down, we had discussed it and felt safe and comfortable with going. I rarely go to the beach, my fair skin, even with all the sunblock, ends up burning. However I try to go at least once a year for a swim, be it the ocean or a lake. The water, super refreshing on a hot summer day! Being about 60-something degrees, it was a shock at first, but then easily adapted to the temperature. The water was opaque from the seaweed being agitated, it was nice how deep the water got. However, 'Jaws' scared the crap out of me as a kid so I felt a little uneasy since it is not a harbor or bay, but just jutting along the open ocean on the outside portion of the Cape. So being in water where the seafloor drops off, in opaque water, made me a little anxious. The only good thing is knowing there are no seals nearby (sharks are attracted to areas with them, and attacks happen in less then 3 feet of water). Oh did I mention a tip is to not swim in murky water? Anyways, now that I have you paranoid about swimming here, the beach is beautiful and plenty of open space, and life gaurds are present.

The best beach we've found in Cape Cod. The reason? All year round dog friendly beach, the beach of…read morewhich at low tide extends for what must be a mile out. People bring their 4x4s here and park and play (but not many of them). Get to South Street off 6A, and then drive, drive, drive to the end of South Street (it's bumpy and gravely and a fun ride) where we can park in a nestle of trees. From there it's a quick hop over the dunes via the path, and endless splashing and playing await. Check the tide times for Barnstable harbour, and head on down for low tide! There's even some rocks to play around on if you do hit high tide....

Amazing exposed beach during low tide. Best place to take…read moreyour pup , not crowded at all. Atv , suv access point to beach. You will see little fishes in the puddles of water just chilling ... Just amazing place to be .

Finding a beach any time after noon can be a challenge as we have learned…read more Municipal beach is great for families! Things to know it's BUSY! Lots of people, kids and families. It has a snack bar. It has clean restrooms. Keep an eye on the parking attendants! We were waiting so my husband walked in and took a look to find 3 open spots. So if you are waiting maybe scout the lot to ensure there are no open ones. It was crowded when we got here, but by 2 the crowds significantly died down! The tide went out and the kids were able to go out even further! We enjoyed this beach and it was a good option after we were turned away from our first 2-3 beach choices.

We recently stayed for 2 weeks on cape cod for our annual visit and while we normally check out a…read morerange of different beaches, we ended up just coming to this one at least 8x during our trip. We did make an occasional trip to other beaches such as Grays, Veterans (our first time trying that one), and Vernon's St beach. Our 4 year old met new friends each and every time here, the bathrooms were clean, the snack bar had frozen slushies and other treats. Low tide is fun and there's always lot of hermit crabs to catch. We were very impressed with our visit here, even with the price still being $30- but if you can also buy a weekly pass for $90 if you're planning on coming everyday which makes it worth it. This is definitely our go-to beach when visiting! See you next year Corporation :)

Cold storage beach is really one of those beaches that is truly breathtaking. Everytime i go here…read moreim stunned by the beautiful water and pretty views. I will always love this beach and i recommend this place highly

A picture perfect beach for families with little kids. Cold Storage offers long stretches of silky…read moresoft sand and calm water without the craziness of Mayflower beach. The only downside is limited parking spots that fit less than 100 cars so get there early. Bathrooms are available but no food options. Came after Labor Day so we got to see all the dogs on the beach.

My family has been coming here for more than two decades. It is a nice beach on a bay peninsula…read morewith a reeded area behind on the bay side. The beach has nice sand, shells, birds, small fish, snd more. Kids love watching the sea life, making sand castles, and swimming. Life guard towers are present, but not always occupied. There is a parking fee during the day. At night it is free if you want to watch a sunset or walk. Check the town schedule for fireworks. This is an ideal site to view them. In all a good scenic beach.

Beautiful beach. Perfect spot for a nice walk any time of day or year. I'm a bit biased because my…read morehusband proposed to me on this beach at sunset. But that speaks for how beautiful it is. I have dipped my toes in the water after sunbathing but I don't think I'd go all the way in because there is often a lot of seaweed. Bonus is that it's easy to get to on bike or foot from the surrounding area if you're nearby. Also, it appears many people like to park and read a book or just relax in their car because there are nice views when you pull up. I also love how many great seashells you can find here if you're into that. Lots of fun shells to make jewelry out of if you're feeling crafty! Not many complaints about this beach. No matter what, it'll always hold a special place in my heart!

One of the Cape's best spots for gorgeous red sunsets and spectacular sunrises! This is a photo…read moretaken from the boardwalk looking at a beach beyond the water gap. Go do this. Take a walk and enjoy the views and why you came here in the first place!!

Coming from NJ, I had a different expectation when my Airbnb host recommended Bass Hole Boardwalk…read morefor sunset. I was thinking the typical pizza shops, arcades, and ice cream shops along the beach and sitting in the sand to watch sunset (that's how our boardwalks are like down by the Jersey shore). I was pleasantly surprised that it was a single boardwalk that led to a spot with benches to watch the sunset. It held such a peaceful vibe that even when talking to my partner, I tried my best to whisper to maintain that peaceful atmosphere. I loved all the nature that you are able to witness here -- the long stretches of sand, the marshlands and the osprey nest, and the Cape Cod bay out ahead. I truly enjoyed this hidden gem, and I highly recommend it for watching sunset if you're in the area :) reminder that it is an environmentally sensitive area, so do treat the area with respect and keep its cleanliness (take any trash back with you if you have any!)

I used to come here with my dad to go fishing so many MANY years ago so when we came back for my "…read moreomg I'm old" birthday I had to stop by. I lost my dad 7 years ago but as I was standing on the pier I could hear him yelling at me as if I were purposely catching puffer fish that he had to fight off the hook. Yes, I admit to getting teary eyed with nostalgia. It is a really cute beach with a nice jetty. The pier is great for high tide fishing and low tide viewing. The water is super clear with no snags or rocks to catch your line.

If I am to rate this beach it's simple, out of all the open ocean facing South Yarmouth beaches…read morethis is the one as a child I called the new beach because it was created last on this strip of beaches roughly a mile or so long. It sits at the opposite end from the free "first" beach and in between is what we always called the "swing" beach for obvious reason. This beach sits next to the Smugglers Beach motel which I think was changed to condos many years ago. The beach has a large boat ramp for launching boats and the ramp used to be free but now the town charges to launch. The beach itself also charges to park. Overall the largest beach and it sits at the mouth of Bass River and has a pier to fish from.