Absolutely gorgeous beach. Large, clean, and one of the best views of the stars I've ever seen…read more Note parking is a little away from much of the beach, so be prepared to carry your things for a bit on the sand (especially if you want to be a little away from the crowd!).

Such a lovely beach in such a great town! I visited this past weekend for the first time and adored…read moreit. Parking can make things a little tricky, but you won't need to walk for more than 10-15 mins from your spot to access the beach. Beach access is $10 a head, which may seem steep but I think is pretty average for beaches nowadays. The sand was nice, the beach staff was friendly, and the water was SO clean. We even spotted a couple of seals. Will go back!

We had the honor of stepping foot on the grounds special to Prince Hall Masonary. This park has a…read morelot of History. It has a renovated playground and a restaurant. Parking can be tight but stat vigilant!

Even in the dead of winter ,this is an exciting place to visit,…read moreIts the best air in the city a nice cardio workout in the wind , I just love the views

Part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. $25 to park/get in…read more Water is crystal clear. Clean. As in no paper/wrappers laying around.

Herring Cove Beach is one of the beaches in P-Town... it's all right, I still prefer Race Point…read moreBeach more, as it is prettier BUT I will say, this beach is more people friendly & just overall, more chill! They do have restroom facilities, some food options, & showers, which is nice. Not sure what the parking fee is nowadays but there is a fee for parking. It's not technically a nude beach but many people do decide to go nude here, clothing optional.

An under-rated beach. Lots of sand. Not too many boulders underwater. Great place to spend a few…read morehours.

Decided to stop by here after a late lunch since we were in the area. Saw the $40 price tag for…read moreout of state licenses, but that only applies during 9 to 5. The beach had some nice sand and is long, but narrow which made it nice to visit. A sign to restrict boogie boards and there is no lifeguard on duty. Not much on amenities here. Port-a-potties only and the changing rooms were closed (not clear if they are closed for the season). No snack bar either. It's a beautiful area, but just to visit.

Beautiful beach, very clear water. Mostly clean there was only one group of people that had…read morelittered while there for a few hours, most respect the beach.

Great beach! We love coming here for the soft sand and fun waves. During low tide there are tide…read morepools and a river the kids can explore, plus an island you can reach via a sandbar. During high tide there's still plenty of beach. The parking is great - plentiful and stretches across the whole beach, making it easier to spread out and you never have to walk far.

Some street parking along the seaside drive. A nice small beach with classic New England scenery.read more

This is such a good option for an easy beach day if you live in the area. There is usually always…read morefree parking and it's walking distance to shops. There isn't a ton of nice sand, but again, it's good for a quick and easy beach day without major costs or hassle.

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.

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!

My husband and I found this cozy little beach area years ago. Parking is along the water but get…read morethere early. We have in the past brought a small grill to cook hotdogs on the sand or rocks, not sure if this is still allowed? The water is super clean and cold! Oh yeah the parking if you find one is free but again get there early. It is a very quiet spot, not sure if kids would enjoy it much. Trish

Dangerous beach, this beach experiences very dangerous and out of control shore-breaks, when there…read moreare waves their basically hazardous large waves smashing up against the rocks on shore, strong undertow could knock you off your feet pull you in before getting wrecked in shallow water full of pebbles by massive wave crashing on the beach, do not surf or swim here on larger surf

Love this beach in so many ways. With the sand dunes it is so charming and lots of opportunities to…read morewalk around the trails if you aren't looking to swim or sit on the sand. The water is clear and even in low tide, I didn't notice a ton of shells or a rocky bottom. It does get a little packed when you come right off the parking area into the beach area, but if you are willing to walk a little bit, it is obviously much quieter and super peaceful. With a little concession stand, showers and restrooms it's perfect for families. They also have a variety of memberships which makes it affordable to go during the peak months or even throughout the year. It is $40 per car to enter the beach and park which is quite hefty but they have various membership options which could make it more affordable again if you are going to be utilizing the beach and throughout the year. They also have various events for members. A local did tell me their favorite time to go is during the winter when everything is snow capped.

Cranes Beach, which is owned and operated and protected by the trustees, is my favorite beach of…read moreall time. It has a large parking lot, although you need to make reservations to guarantee a spot. It is not cheap, but it is extremely clean and the bath house and the snack bar are top-notch as far as Massachusetts beaches go. The snack bar has real food items, not just junk food and ice cream. The one drawback and it really could be a dealbreaker for some people is that the parking lot is a mid distance to long walk over sand dunes to the beach. Yes there are paths and stairs, but for people with mobility problems, this really could be a deterrent. I still rate it a 10/10.