One of my son's favorite beaches to visit on the Cape. Part of the national sea shore, parking was…read more$25 for summer 2026. Big parking lot. Stairs to climb down to the beach. Tons of sand space, great waves and refreshing water, seal watching, great place for kites and all your summer fun!

Why Marconi Beach? Honestly, why the hell not?…read more During a very brief day trip to the Cape, we were looking to see a particular lighthouse (Nauset) and to see some big ass coastal bluffs which after twenty seconds of research made Marconi an easy choice. Below is a bit of NPS info on what to expect when visiting and a smidge about the history of the area. www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/marconi-beach.htm www.nps.gov/places/marconi-beach.htm A nice winding drive in through the pine barrens which opens up to a massive parking lot. It truly must be a hell scape in season, but when you're visiting in early April and it's in the low 40s with a barking wind, even on a Saturday, there were only four other cars. We got the views we were looking for and poached a few shells/rocks for some mementos. While the visit was brief (25ish minutes - too crazy cold to make it any longer) it is indeed beautiful here and worth making a visit. (It's also worth mentioning the Captain Obvious that in the offseason you are able to avoid those pesky NPS entrance fees but if you need to use the loo, it ain't happening here since all of that is closed and of course there are no lifeguards, so watch out for Jaws.)

We visited Coast Guard Beach on a Sunday, for the morning and early afternoon. We parked at 8:50am,…read morethe trolley was there waiting but we decided to walk the 1 mile path to the beach. It was a nice walk, altho for the 1st half it was wooded and the ground a bit dirty so i should have worn sneakers vs flip flops. The later part is paved and a boardwalk which was pretty. We took the trolley back and it was fast and easy. There are bathrooms at the main parking area as well as at the closest beach parking (resident only). Bathroom was clean and was being cleaned while we were there. The beach is huge especially at low tide. The surf was rough with endless seals swimming by and a shark flag waving. Water a bit cold. We walked 1 mile south during low tide and enjoyed all the tide pools and different shapes created in the sand by the water. We also walked a half mile north and it is very quiet except for the spot next to the entrance. Peaceful and reminded us of being on an island as it was so quiet with not many people around, and unique scenery. Bring your own everything as there is no snack shack.

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.

We love White Crest and it's always a highlight for my family during our summer Cape trips. Arrive…read moreearly before the parking lot fills up (I think around $33 summer 2026) and be ready for a little bit of a trek. It's somewhat of a longer, steeper descent from the parking area to the beach. Definitely not a flat/walk out situation. Ample sand and beach space, refreshing water with lots of sea lion sightings and good waves for body boarding, and stunning dunes behind you.

We love this beach. It's not crowded. . . beautiful sand and dunes. You can park here when other…read morebeaches would be full. The dunes are not for the weak. You have to hike up and down like a 3-story dune. It's hard. I am like hyperventilating at the top. LOL. Last time, I pulled my hammie. LOL. Still we go!

A family tradition that always carries on is always stopping here. There's a lot of history to…read moreUncle Tim's Bridge dating back to the 20th century. The bridge crosses a creek that connects with the Cape Cod Bay, which corresponds with the tide. Speaking of tides, if it is low, you will smell the dirt. It's not that bad when you get use to it, but be aware. If you're better off coming if the tide is high, that is your choice. The view from there is great, overseeing Wellfleet and the Island. Parking can be found from 300 ft. down from the bridge. There is no sidewalk that connects to the lot, so please be careful. Once that's done, enjoy the stay!

This is a cute spot for a quick walk like if you just want to stretch your legs. We visited here…read moretoday (1/3) and found it to be surprisingly busy with a number of folks out walking or walking dogs. Lots of incredibly huge seagulls. You can cross the bridge into the park (Hamblen) and walk more although today we couldn't get very far as there were massive puddles due to recent rainfall. Very quick spot to visit just for the bridge but well worth a look see if you're in town.

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!

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.

We found this beach driving through the local roads and looking at the signs. The beach was quite…read morehidden and even though there were only a few parking spaces, it was easy to find parking as there were so few people there in the evening. We joined the rest of the people there to watch the sunset and it was quite nice. There's also a portable toilet here should the need arise.

It's got sand. It's got water, at least at high tide…read more So it's technically a beach. It's not an exciting beach though. Good for little kids and old people. Like many bay beaches at low tide you might have to walk out half a mile to get to water up to your waist, but at least the water will likely be warm and calm. It's better at high tide. Kids will like the tidal pools at low tide but First Encounter nearby is better for that. Its usually quiet as the parking lot is very small and requires a sticker in the summer. If you live or rent in the area maybe it's worth going but I wouldn't drive too far to come here.

The beech forest trail is a trail around a pond. For walking. The bike trail passes by here. But…read moreyou can't ride bikes on this trail. Large parking area (great place to start your bike ride) plus facilities. When you first start the trail, you start on a board walk next to the pond. If you bring sunflower seeds (the bird food kind) - put some in your hand, palm open, then stand really still, palm extended. Within minutes you will have chickadees and nuthatches landing on your hand to eat!

This a wonderful walking park in Provincetown. Full walk is about an hour and half. But there are…read moredifferent routes you can take to make the walk shorter. You really get all of the great pieces of cape cod nature.. sand, trees, ponds, and beach is nearby

This is a beautiful park overlooking the water at the end of Commercial street, away from all the…read morehustle and bustle of the business stores and restaurants. It's a great place to sit and watch the clouds, stroll around the grassy areas, or just have a picnic on the lawn. There are several benches under mature trees that are great for just resting and chilling. The park is not very big but there's a plaque commemorating the landing. There is limited street parking around the area.

A small park on the very west end of Commercial Street to highlight the Pilgrims first landing in…read moreProvincetown in 1620. Its actually located in the rotary here. There are a few benches to sit, with some shade trees overhead. There is a large cement area with names inscribed, and a 4ft high monument with historic info. Just not the prettiest park around, though it is clean and maintained. When visiting the Provincetown causeway you can stop by here and check it off your bucket list.