Memorial Day Weekend for the past two years my kids and I have stayed here. We liked the personal room 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. read more

Skaket Beach - Bible as a christian this it a plus! - Beaches Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

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

Nice beach. Small parking lot so maybe go by bicycle if you can. Small snack bar. Lots of room at the beach with decent sand and the water was great! Definitely a good place to spend the day! read more

If you are looking for a beautiful beach to watch the sunset, look no further. We've come in June before when the tide is low and the sun sets late. You can walk so far on the sand bars, truly a unique experience. read more

Skaket Beach - Sand bars at low tide - Beaches Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Nice, but small beach. There appears to be a snack bar, but it was closed when I visited in the middle of September. One of the really nice things is that they have actual restrooms and showers on premise. It's not pleasant to have to use a port-a-potty at the beach. This seems to be a nice beach to take kids to, especially since they have lifeguards in the in season. I liked that they had a few benches to sit on near the water. The daily parking fee for non-residents is $20, ouch. There are better beaches on the Cape, but this one would do in a pinch. read more

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Amazing sunsets on this bay side beach! It's facing pretty much due west across a vast tidal flat. There is not much in the way of services here and the parking lot fill fasssst. Watch the tides. At low tide there is nearly no water at the beach, exposing a giant stretch of grass and soft sand. High tide makes for a nice shallow gentle beach. read more

Was on the Cape for a weekend getaway right before the close of peak summer season. We visited all the national beaches and this little gem on our trip. This was our favorite beach on our visit. We came for the sunset. Beach was free after 6PM with ample parking space. What an awe-inspiring experience. We followed the edge of the tide as it was settling down. It felt like we were walking into the sunset. Pink, orange, red, yellow. The sky felt alive. The warm calm water was very pleasant. As the sun was setting, we caught the moon rising quickly behind us. As the moon rose and the sun set, the tides grew and we quickly rushed to the shores as the water levels rose. The small tidal pools were full of life: small shrimp like creatures, little hermit crabs, small fish. The experience was astrophysical and almost spiritual. Hope this review can help guide you to a similar experience. read more

Skaket Beach - Right before the sunset. Awe-inspiring experience! - Beaches Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Best sunset spot on the cape! Went during low tide and was so great. Lots of dogs chasing each other in the water. Soft sand and beautiful views. Must come back next summer during the warmer months in the afternoon for some real beach time. read more

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Gorgeous, clean Beach. Only downfall is the showers are broken and the parking is 20$/day. If you're close enough (within 5 miles) its best to Uber. read more

Skaket Beach - Tide coming in - Beaches Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

I really enjoyed this beach. It was very family friendly - waves didnt exist so perfect for toddlers, the sand is so soft so perfect for my little feet and the food shack had the most amazing onion rings! The private property beach line was insane and you need to get in before 11 am otherwise no parking spaces will be open. Bring the kids, sand toys and all your towels & umbrellas are a must! read more

Beautiful beach with easy parking. There is a snack bar and got a lemonade slushy which had a huge ant at the bottom as I drank it - reported it to the owner who yelled at me and said it blew into my cup from the wind but it was buried at the bottom - it didn't blow in. The owner could have been gracious and polite instead of rude and unprofessional- eat at your own peril. Beach still fab! Bring your own snacks! read more

Skaket is my favorite beach. Nauset suffered the wrath of the Four Easter... But it still has the over deep sand that makes getting to a towel spot painful on the knees. Skaket is lovely, and walkable. Low tide is awesome. But I also tend to avoid it in season. Unbelievable in early fall. read more

Skaket Beach - My favorite go to, off season walking spot, in the off season. Nauset is also lovely, but the sand there is much deeper, and a hard slog. - Beaches Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Nice beach with the view of the inner cape cod beach. This seems like a local beach with many surrounding houses and people seem to just walk out the backdoor to this nice area. Pay to park but free during sunset hours. This is a great beach as you can walk out at least 30 feet and the water will still be ankle high. The sunset at this beach is beautiful. read more

Skaket Beach - Beaches Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

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*parking pass from any other Orleans town beach with the same date is accepted. I would pick this over the ocean any day, especially if you have kids, don't like waves, or prefer warmer waters. The beach itself is small during high tide, but it stretches out miles in either direction during low tide. At these times, have fun looking at all the critters, splashing in the tidal pools, or running and admiring the scenery. There is a good shack, bathrooms, and outdoor washing station. read more

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Before I review, I must say I refuse to go to the Cape in July and August, so I can't tell you how this beach is during peak tourist season. I go in the off season, not necessarily to swim and sunbathe, but to walk in the water and find all the creatures that live in the tidal flats. This place is great for kids, they can spot hermit crabs, clams, horseshoe crabs, snails, minnows, etc. Very clean, quiet and an all around good time for families. Parking is $15 in peak season, $5 in off season, and the pass is good for both Skaket and Nauset beach. We have gone to Nauset for swimming and the waves, and then driven to Skaket to relax and walk around all in the same day for the one parking price. Close to lots shopping and food. read more

Skaket Beach has warmer water than Nauset, thanks to its shallower tidal flats and bayside location. Because it has much milder surf and warmer temperatures, Skaket is a kid-friendly beach and ideal for people who want a gentle, warm beach experience. It's very family-oriented and also a good spot for the elderly. We go there for the spectacular sunsets. There's nothing comparable to wading out on the flats when the tide is out, and everything around you is reflecting pink and orange and lavender skies filled with puffy white clouds blowing in from the bay. It's utterly spectacular, and one of the many reasons why Cape Cod's beaches are considered to be among the finest in the world. read more

This is a nice off-the-beaten path beach to avoid the crowds on the Cape.

Tiny pretty beach. When there is low tide, you can walk far out with the water still at your ankles. Not the best for swimming but good for relaxing, tanning and searching for hermit crabs. read more

I love this beach. Great place to fly a kite, walk for miles, and relax in the tide pools. Get there early! Otherwise you won't be able to park. read more

This is a great beach on Cape Cod bay. When the tide guess out you can walk for close to a mile into the bay. Clean restrooms, ample parking, and a small food shack. Come to stay for the day. read more

Skaket Beach - Low tide - Beaches Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Would have given this a 5 star review, but the sand fleas here can be KILLER as the sun starts to set. If you see them flying around, it's already too late . read more

Beautiful sandy beach that is clear and and you can easily see to the bottom. The water is warmer on the Bay side and the waves are minimal so it's a great places for kids and families. read more

I love skaket beach!! My family and I have been coming here every year since we were little :) Oh and if anyone took a pair of old navy light brown flip flops (size 9-10) today at skaket beach on accident I would appreciate them back! Name: Devon Tinius Cell number: 703-850-8972 Email: beachblondie33@gmail.com read more

My friends rent me a room here right off the beach. I think this is just heaven with sand. Close to everything in Orleans. Beautiful, quiet, and wondrous. read more

My friends got married here last summer and it was a perfect spot. Being on the bay side, the water calmer, warmer and it is usually less windy. Parking can be a bit tight on the weekends, but if you want to spend time in the water without freezing your butt off, this is better than Nauset Beach. read more

Such an amazing place. A must see on cape cod. When the tide is out you can walk forever. Very cool.

Skaket Beach is a great beach! You can swim at high tide and walk far out through tide pools and look for crabs at low tide. They have bathrooms and a shower to rinse off sand. They also have a snack shack with DELICIOUS onion rings. read more

Go when there is high tide. Pretty clean, nice/decent for the east coast but did not meet expectations.

Water is warm, there are outdoor showers to wash off the icky sandy feeling, and there are plenty of spots to choose from. I will say the tide came in pretty quickly so we noticed a lot of people had to keep moving their spots further and further back. The water is pretty shallow here which makes for pretty warm and inviting water as opposed to the typical frosty cold Atlantic water. Only down side is the dirty bathrooms and $15 parking fee. At least you can use the parking pass for any beach in Orleans on the same day. read more

Nice beach! There was an area for kids where the water was warm and you could get fish, but big enough so you don't feel overwhelmed by people around you. The sunset is worth waiting for if you're in staying close. Unfortunately, we had to drive back to Hyannis and the sunset is 8PM, so we were hungry, tired of being the whole day at the beach. We didn't wait, but we still took amazing photos before sunset. read more

The beach is small, very small!! We did get to view a beautiful sunset and people were taking lots of pictures of it. There was a little board walk available for wheel chairs and scooters so if someone were handicapped they could get onto the beach. read more

Skaket Beach - The beautiful Sunset!! - Beaches Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

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It was a fun place to go, being from AZ, Cape Cod is like another world!

My favorite beach on the Cape. The sand is clean and soft, I recommend swim shoes when the water gets deeper, there are razor clams and hermit crabs. Water is almost half a mile out on low tide, making for a wonderful walk thru warm shallow tide pools. I like that there is no walk from the parking lot to the beach. Biting flies come out after 4, bring a swatter. When the tide comes the water is great for swimming!!! read more

The beach is great with the exception of "the parking authority". These boys should not be allowed to converse with strangers, let alone be any sort of authority. Long story short, these twats called the cops on us for being argumentative with them that replacing one driver with another which took about 15 seconds should not be considered "abandoning one's vehicle". Perceived power can cause young adults (if that pair can be called adults) to act irrationally. The conversation with the local real authority left us with the impression that this was not the first time their time was being wasted due to a similar reason. The two were refered to by the reasonable officer as "the parking authority" who did not leave out the finger quotation marks, which made my day even after the unpleasant overescalated experience. read more

Fantastic for families with younger children, as at low tide you can walk out for literally miles. Tide pools abound with lots of cool creatures to discover. Very safe, no current to worry about, and warmer water than ocean side beaches. Come early as parking lot will fill up in season. You can also park in small lot at Captain Linnell house and walk down (free!) read more