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!

Memorial Day Weekend for the past two years my kids and I have stayed here. We liked the personal…read moreroom Vibe. With the dedicated parking spot in front. Well kept, clean room, with cozy beds. Microwave, Mini Frig, T.V with Cable. Small coffee pot set up. A desk, table 2 chairs. Hangers and luggage rack. There is a great Pool which is a big perk. Unfortunately, this year was to cold to swim. We had swam last year and it was great! There is a Supermarket across the street and the beach not far at all. The motel provides an informative binder. The town center is actually within walking distance for most people about 1/4 to 1/2 miles away. Becareful though, the road in front of the property, at the traffic lights gets very busy. We witnessed a bad car accident while waiting to cross the street, the 1st year. A Continental Breakfast with delicious homemade muffins is served every morning. To be totally transparent and give a 100% honest review these next things were a few minor issues that only happened our last visit. The water pressure in the shower was very slow. No shower liner, (not the problem) the fabric curtian got soaking wet and wet the whole floor, causing a slipping hazzard. The soap and shampoo/conditioners weren't filled. We were supposed to be given a second key that was never dropped off. Had the T.V. shut off at about 10pm while we were watching, out of nowhere. I called the office to let the staff know and got a NOT my problem response, that I wasn't excepting. This year we had tried to book 2 days again, but only one was available. We decide to take the 1 night and pay more then we would have elsewhere. No sure about next year.

They charged $32.50 to park (2 summers ago it was $20) and no services were open. Not even a trash…read morecan. Don't waste your money!

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.

I loved looking for seashells... they are so many! They look alike but they are not the same! Water…read morewas warm. And the breeze was amazing. Bathrooms were clean and somehow, for a hot day, there was not that many people, which ot made it more enjoyable for me. And yes... the Seagulls were everywhere, i think they used to people.

We came by this beach twice this week. Although it has tons of seashells all over it is still a…read morenice enough beach. I do recommend wearing water shoes to enjoy the beach. I wasn't a fan of the seaweed all over but the water was nice and warm enough.

Amazing beach. Sadly the pier is currently closed (and has been for months) but we still had a…read moregreat time watching the beautiful sunset from the many sandbars and hunting for hermit crabs. I feel like as a daytime beach visit this isn't my favorite but this absolutely takes the lead for an after dinner stop... and therefore deserves this second review :) Also correction to my previous review-- it is not free parking during peak season prime time hours, but it is free after dinner.

Amazing little spot but if you going for the long dock it is currently closed to renovate.. but a…read morecute little beach.

Big parking lot, get there by 11. Water is warm and…read morereasonably calm. Family oriented crowd. Beach is nice, a little bit rocky with shell pieces but not good. Restrooms nearby and food. I thnk this my fav cape cod beach overall.

I have not been here for a while, and one of the only things I remember is there was a lot of…read moreseaweed. Otherwise it's just a decent beach with nothing special.

How can someone give nature a bad review? In this case, nature is nature, and the conditions of the…read morewind and cold weather in the middle of summer are of course unpredictable. I will say we got here early by around 9ish and the parking lot was still pretty empty. We were only coming for like 2 hours so I do wish there was some sort of a different rate if you're not here for a full or even a half day. It was super chilly and windy even though it was the end of July, but we did enjoy laying down and getting some salt water breeze and just the sound of the water was enough to be able to enjoy. Some parts of the sand are rocky but we landed in an area that was pretty flat and sandy. As we were leaving, the parking lot was packed and I can imagine this being a place that gets filled and booked up if you don't come by a certain time. Pro tip: If you hike/walk/ride into the park, you can avoid the $25 parking fee. Other than that, be sure to bring your coral reef safe sunblock, pickup after yourself (and others if you love turtles), bring plenty of snacks and stay hydrated. Would I come to this beach as my main destination, probably not. For sure a one and done but absolutely enjoyed getting some beach and relax time.

This beach is very hard to walk to its a huge hill to get down from parking lot so carrying…read moreeverything is very tough. They do have a nice area to purchase food and bathrooms. The beach is so rocky you Must wear water shoes . There is a very small area of soft sand. They charge $30 not a beach worth that will not return. They should remove the rocks and bring in soft sand and build a staircase with landing pads so its not that steep for elderly and older folks to get up and down from the beach.

When you think of the Cape it's hard not to think about the beaches here. Covell's Beach is another…read morebeach to add to the "must visit" list. This beach is located at the end of Craigville Beach and is a continuation of the amazing water front. This location has a decent amount of parking and access to all of the amenities Craigville Beach has. This beach is also a great place to visit in the morning to either complete an exercise routine or if you are like me, just to sit and watch the waves.