This is a fantastic beach for families with young kids during low tide. I've never experienced anything quite like it. The key is to be there at the right time. Go when the tide is going out and you can explore everything left behind on the ocean floor, or come back when the tide is coming in. Watching the water return at the speed it does is a really unique experience. You can check the tide schedule online. We went on a relatively mild, overcast day. The water was cold but not freezing. I imagine on a hot summer day it probably warms up quite a bit since it's so shallow. This was an incredible experience for both of my kids. My one year old loved splashing around in all the little pools the tide left behind. My six year old was completely fascinated watching the tide come rushing back in. None of us were expecting it to be as dramatic as it was. The overall vibe here was great too. People seemed friendly and relaxed, and we enjoyed the atmosphere much more than some of the beaches we visited around Newport the week before. read more

Mayflower Beach - Made an island, tide coming back - Beaches Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

We finally made a stop here after saying we would try out this beach for years. We loved it! But for reference, we actually prefer corporation beach (although this is a close second!) We came @730 and that was a smart choice because by 830 I am pretty sure the lot was completely full. This beach gets *packed* and felt more congested than corporation even during both their peak busy times. Low tide is very cool, it's a pretty far walk out to water though but the tide pools and sandbars were fun. The water comes in quickly and then there's pretty much no "sand" space at all. Bathroom, snack bar and foot wash stations are always a plus. I was disappointed not to find any hermit crabs here though? I found one the entire time but corporation has a ton of little creatures to find. The waves were a little rougher than I would have liked. All in all, still fantastic! But the lack of hermit crabs and "space" leaves me loving this beach just slightly less than corporation. read more

Mayflower Beach is one of the best beaches on the Cape & like many people have mentioned in their reviews, 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. read more

Mayflower Beach was a beautiful stop we made, and was worth it. There is an entrance fee of $30, and 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. read more

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Best beach on the Cape for sunset! If you catch it in low tide, the beach goes on forever and makes for a lovely walk. The water is calm unlike some of the other nearby beaches. Lots of space to spread out. The tide pools are fun for the little ones as well. Free parking if you come after 5 pm. There are bathrooms and a snack bar if you get hungry. Great set up! read more

Mayflower Beach - Snack bar menu - Beaches Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

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$30 to park. It well worth it. Such a gorgeous beach! Snack shack and restrooms nearby so it's really convenient especially with kids. Might be hard to find a spot if you get there late especially at high tide so get there early. Highly recommend! read more

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Mayflower Beach is beautiful with soft sand, calm waters, and breathtaking sunsets. Perfect for families, walks at low tide, or just relaxing. A true Cape Cod gem! read more

Gorgeous, shallow, sandy beach with crystal clear water. $30 to park for the day in July 2024. There are bathroom facilities and a snack shack but we didn't use either so can't speak to the quality. We came here twice, the first time was on an overcast Friday afternoon and it was very easy to park without any crowds. But upon our return on a sunny Sunday morning the parking lot was already full by 9:30 am! There was a line of cars waiting to park and they were turning people away. Make sure to get there as soon as the beach opens in order to secure a spot on a weekend morning! read more

Mayflower Beach - Mayflower beach - Beaches Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

Yes the beach is beautiful but in the high season even arriving before nine we were turned away. Parking fills fast . Off season sunset I Definately recommend read more

My favorite beach on the Cape. It has showers, bathrooms, snack bar and is handicap accessible. The beach is sandy and soft. Everyone always talks about low tide and how beautiful it is (it is) so I included a pic of what it looks like at high tide instead. It is like getting two beaches in one. High tide is a quick walk to clear water, albeit rocky the first 8-10 feet in. There are gentle waves and, once you get past the rocks, the sand is soft and the water is still not very deep. It never got over my waist walking out. Once the tide starts going out, you have tiny tide pools and this is great for skim boarding or wading. There are some tiny fish and hermit crabs but this beach is not nearly as abundant as Chapin beach. There are plenty of sandbars to walk out on and enjoy the clear water and low waves. Tip: if you want to see this beach get here before 9 for parking. read more

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I really loved this beach. A friend recommended it for its beautiful sand, and it did not disappoint - very soft, fine, white sand - loved it! We visited for sunset and enjoyed every minute. It was a great place to watch and we were able to park in a nearby lot for free (arriving in early evening during summer). We will definitely be back! read more

Spent a day at Mayflower Beach this summer with my daughter and her family. Absolutely beautiful and very family friendly. Very clean. Plenty of parking. Looking forward to going back next summer. read more

Gorgeous beach. Small parking lot so get there early or you will be turned away if the lot is full. High tide makes finding a space on the beach very difficult but once the tide goes out, prepare to move your stuff where ever you want. Don't be shy to move it's worth it! Since it is on the bay side, the tide will uncover miles of beautiful soft pillow sand and along with small warm tidal pools to enjoy. Make a day of it! It's worth it to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. read more

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I read an article that this beach was the best beach on Cape Cod. I could believe that that's true even though I didn't go to any other beaches! This beach was really wonderful for our family. It was clean, it had a great snack shack, and really nice bathrooms for a beach! It was cool how the tide went out during the day and how shall the water was. My kids really loved walking out as far as they possibly could. I would say it does get quite busy during the summertime, and that parking lot filled up quickly. So we ended up parking somewhere else and then having to walk quite a ways to get to the beach. So if you are planning to go to the speech, I would recommend going very early and making sure you can get a spot. The food at the snack shack tastes good but is rather pricey for what you get. So be prepared! Parking as of summer of 2022 was $30 for a car. I believe it was cash only, so be prepared! We had to go find an ATM and then we're out of luck on getting a parking spot! read more

Mayflower Beach - The beach! - Beaches Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

Great beach for the sunset! Free to park in the evenings. Bring sandwiches from the Dennis public market. Yum! read more

Mayflower Beach - Cuffys models - Beaches Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

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Went here today around sunset and did not disappoint! Easy parking and very short walk out to the beach. Kids enjoyed the tide pools and watching the tiny hermit crabs. read more

My sister and I went to see the Fireworks for Labor Day. The Concession s stand people were so nice and helpful.The people in general were so nice as well .They have a playground for Children there .As much as adults like it too. The soft warm sand to squish your toes in .Is so nice.And you feel so good. The walking of the beach as you see the sunset at the end of the day.A beautiful view of the sky's magic of the sunset. A Beautiful band .and a bon fire as well. The beach is so beautiful there.The fireworks were awesome.We were right up close to them.In which Was a beautifully display of vibrant of colors and the finale was such a massive of colors and booms that lite the sky with wonder and delight.Go and enjoy this beautiful beach on the Cape in Cape Cod.In west Dennis.I look forward going back this Saturday. Have fun with your family there. read more

One of the best beaches in the USA. Soft white sand beach with gentle lapping waves perfect for families. The tide goes out far and makes for tidal pools and shallow rivers perfectly suited for itty bitty kids to play in. There are lifeguards, restrooms, showers and a snack shack that also sells sand toys. The parking is pricey snd if you get there after 8am you're lucky to get a parking spot. This is my happy place. read more

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Probably my favorite beach on the lower beach. Lot of parking and very affordable. They also have a concession stand read more

Mayflower Beach - Beaches Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

One of the best beaches in the Cape... at least I think so considering it's my first time here and I usually go to Crane's Beach. The water is warm and the sand smooth. I absolutely love it. The beach house is so clean but it's just a bunch of bathroom stalls.If you want to shower there's an outdoor shared one. There's a snack house. I think it's one of the nicest beaches near Massachusetts. Parking on weekends is $30. read more

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Fantastic beach for kids. Wonderful location for sunsets. We have only been during low tide, the water is shallow, lots of tide pools, and perfect sand for a castle. Get there early in the day. read more

Go early! This beach gets really crowded quickly. It's a pretty beach. All families. Good for little kids (under 5-6). My son is 8 and was pretty bored bc there are no waves to play in. Positives...snack shack (lots of options but not cheap but what is!!?!), public restrooms and outdoor shower/foot wash to remove sand before you get in the car. Drawbacks... lots of kids and crying kids. I get it, kids cry. I have one too. If you're an adult looking to relax this might not be for you. Also heard two people talking about peeing in the water or letting their kids do it. I know it happens but I don't want to hear a stranger saying they're doing it. In the end, great place for families with little kids. Ps...if your kid hates sand and won't touch their feet in it, the beach probably isn't the place for you! read more

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Crowded, but great beach. We came here after 3:30pm on a Friday in August, knowing how hard the morning rush would be based on all of the recommendations I'd read. I really wanted to be here for the afternoon & sunset. It did not disappoint. It was super easy to get a spot when we came in & it was also easy to find spots families likely had already left. We got into the water a lot since it was really hot the day we went in August. Such a fun place to bring kids too since it's shallow enough & easy to for them to play in. If you can make time to come to this beach, definitely do. read more

Mayflower Beach - Sunset around 7:30pm in August - Beaches Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

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Low tide! We went here at low tide in search of tide pools. We found lots, though the critters were not present in abundance as we'd hoped. But wow, it's really amazing. With the ocean out so far, it's like some surreal dreamscape. We spent a long time here, just roaming and catching the occasional hermit crab (and releasing, no worries). No parking attendant when we went, so no $25 fee! It was raining though, so don't count on that when it's sunny. Believe it or not, this beach was actually enhances by the rain, made it really magical. If I ever wind up in cape cod again, and I sincerely hope I do not, I will make it a point to come back here at low tide. And yeah, I hope it rains. read more

This is by far my favorite beach in New England! It is magical. The water is so clean and clear and at low tide you can walk out very far. One of my fav things to do is go between 4-5pm to watch the sunset. It is free to get in (otherwise $25-30 depending on if it's a weekday or weekend). Grab a bottle of your favorite wine pack a cooler with some wine and cheese, some sand chairs or a blanket and you have yourself a date night. ( alcohol is strictly prohibited during the day but if you go at sunset ..well, you should be fine :)) Being from R.I. it's about an hour and 40 min drive for us but SO worth it! I would even book a one huge stay in Dennis and wake up early to spend the day! read more

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The beach is beautiful. This past Friday, we had an awful experience at the entrance. We went around 1 hour and 15 min! the twin-Nazis on the gate were rigid and rude, unless if you were a male in the car. We had a baby and a handicaped person in the car. There was supposed to be 5 cars waiting, but they allowed the 6th car! which wasn't my car! They were letting cars in all awhile they never stopped me, just kept pointing to the left, those cars were not looping for an hour because they were not in front of me. All they had to say was, ma'm wait here, I know you've been coming around, the next car that leaves you can go. No! that would have been way to easy. No manager or adult to be seen, just the Nazi twins! Dispicable. read more

One of the best beaches in Cape Cod. Map it to the intersection of Dunes Rd and Horsefoot Path. That will take you straight to the official entrance and parking lot ($20/day). Yes, the fee is high but it helps with the upkeep of the beach. You can buy a weekly parking pass for $75. There is a very clean bathroom (not port-o-potty) at the parking lot. If you get there in the late morning or early afternoon the beach appears to go on forever due to low tide. It's a good 1/4 mile walk to get to the water through sand. It's a gorgeous site. I'd advise setting up shop a good 100+ feet away from the water. Once the tide turns it comes in pretty quickly and you'll have to move your stuff further inland a few times. It's a nice place to run barefoot too! I did a short 2.5 mile run along the sand. See some of my pictures of the beach. read more

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Beautiful Cape beach! Walked along the shore to watch the sunset. The parking situation is not great at all - even after 5pm there was no where to go and other drivers were very aggressive which was a major turnoff. The shore was extremely rocky which made our walk VERY painful and difficult. read more

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Went here on a recommendation from a local. It was about 30 minutes away, so we struggled with going someplace closer. They are monitoring the number of cars coming in and we were lucky to get in. Since we came on the weekday, the $20 parking fee isn't too bad and a lot cheaper than some of the other locations. Not sure what the limit is, but folks are supposed to set up at least 12 feet apart, which worked for me. More than enough beach to have fun and keep socially distanced. The tide was coming in when we were there, but the waves were reasonable and enough for my middle schoolers. There is a snack bar with basic food items, but was able to bring a cooler in without a problem (no glass bottles). They also have a bathroom available (need to be masked), but didn't see a shower, so not sure if that was taken down, or changing area. read more

Mayflower Beach - Water was great - Beaches Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

Very pretty beach. Clean and wide, with great dunes. Some of the prettiest sunsets you'll see at the Cape. read more

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The best beach! The parking is insane--we arrived around 9am, no parking available at all! It's better to park somewhere and Uber here. The beach was crowded but you can walk in the low tide areas which is very impressive! read more

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Beautiful after 5:00 pm don't rush for the crowds. It's great because of the lack Of seaweed but, you loose the waves and the water is really cold. Only great for small children and people that only want to touch the water....the sand is dreamy. read more

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Our new favorite beach! This year we visited 3 times and spent the whole day there. The water is so clear and beautiful and the sunsets are absolutely breathtaking! I can't wait for next year's beach trips here. We loved it so much, we ended up renting a property for a few days near by so we could enjoy it more without having to deal with Cape traffic. Highly recommend! read more

Mayflower Beach - Beaches Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

Favorite beach on the Cape! Go in the late afternoon for no fee and try to go at low tide for the best beach walk ever.

I've been to a few beaches around the Cape, and this has to be one that causes the most headaches for me. While the sand is soft and the water beautiful, the cons outweigh the few good things about this beach. To start, the parking situation is insane. You have a few teenagers letting people in who don't know what they're doing. I got to the parking and was immediately turned away just to have the car behind me let in. There needs to be a better system in place for getting into the parking lot. I'm not sure why I was turned away only to have three other vehicles enter. When I drove around and got back into the line, we were finally let in. So now I've found my way into the beach area. Wow, it's insanely crowded and difficult not to feel like you're on top of people. And while there are rules in place for no smoking and no drinking, people still drink and smoke with little regard for any of the rules. The bathrooms are small. There's a snack bar, but it is mediocre at best and expensive. read more

Great place to view the sunset. Incredibly soft sand, however a large portion of the beach is blocked off for private land, so the rest of the beach is very crowded. read more

Mayflower Beach - Beaches Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

We arrived at Mayflower at 1030am on a Thursday only to be told by a nice officer that the beach was full so we changed plans and headed to another beach for the day with plans to come back in the evening for sunset. It was for sure a beautiful place to watch a sunset. There was a large group of party people who looked to have enjoyed their share of white claws throughout the day and were in it to win it until the very end blasting "Don't let the sun go down on me". They were not rowdy or anything at all and I enjoyed the antics. I am not sure if this is indicative of what's typical for this beach but based on the number of alcohol containers overflowing out of the trash can I would guess this is more of a party beach for the younger crowd during the day as opposed to a chill beach to take your kids. read more

Mayflower Beach - Beaches Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

This beach is amazing. The sand is white and soft beneath your toes, the water is clean and clear, and the tide goes out as the day goes on so that you can walk out into the ocean forever. What started as a typical crowded morning on the beach turned into a really peaceful and relaxing day. It was packed when we set up around 9:30 a.m. this past Tuesday (you have to get here early because parking fills up, and then there's a waiting line), but as the day went on, people started moving their chairs and umbrellas onto the new sandbars forming because the tide moved back so far. It was the coolest thing. Every hour or so, we'd go out into the water, and it felt like we were on a completely different beach each time. Parking is expensive ($20 weekdays, $25 weekends), but people are willing to pay it, and it's worth it if you're staying the entire day. Amenities are decent, not great - there's a snack bar, bathrooms with a few stalls, and an outdoor shower. The main attraction is clearly the beach, though, and this one is one of my new favorites. read more

Mayflower Beach - The tide goes all the way out, and people set up on the new sandbars as they form throughout the day. - Beaches Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

My favorite beach! After parking, you walk through large sand dunes on to one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. It is the perfect 'Cape Cod' beach. Lots of white/light sand, little to no seaweed, and clean clean clean! I even love the little fences that run along the dunes, it adds New England flare! In the afternoon the tide comes in so fast, you gotta move quick before the ocean sweeps your stuff away! I always dig things that keep me on my toes! The only downfall is the beach can & will get filled up fast. Last summer we had to wait in line to get onto the beach! (one car out, one car in...) So get there early on busy summer days! read more

Mayflower Beach - Beaches Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

I have been to most cape cod beaches now. Here's the lowdown; Beach sand quality is fantastic, fine white sand with no rocks. Beach area is quite large and even bigger with the tide out. Water is clear and clean, no seaweed or rocks. Calm water. Water temp is moderate for the cape; not as warm as south cape but warmer than ptown. You seriously must get here before 9am to park. Most expensive beach parking in the cape at $25. Short walk to beach. Cell service is good. Snack shack and restrooms available. Security is very strict. An old man walks around the beach spying on people and the lifeguards are picky.... No signage at the beach and the lifeguard asked us to over a few feet to keep a path open from lifeguard station to ocean. Police constantly patrol beach on. 4 wheeler. read more

Mayflower Beach - Morning at the beach - Beaches Near Me - Dennis, Massachusetts

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