Public beach on the Chesapeake Bay featuring calm, shallow waters ideal for families with young children. Located in a historic small town with shops and restaurants. Free access with beautiful sunset views and nearby fishing pier.
Beaches for Sunsets
Cape May Point Beach
Quiet beach community at the southernmost tip of New Jersey featuring Cape May Lighthouse, Sunset Beach, and Cape May Bird Observatory. Known for dolphin watching, cape may diamonds, and spectacular sunsets. Beach tags required.
Gin Beach
Quieter alternative to Montauk’s main beaches, located at the entrance to Montauk Harbor. Protected from ocean waves, making it ideal for families. Known for beautiful sunsets and surfcasting.
Skaket Beach
A popular family beach on Cape Cod Bay known for warm shallow water and extensive tidal flats at low tide. Offers spectacular sunset views and typically calmer conditions than the Atlantic-facing beaches.
Old Silver Beach
A popular Cape Cod beach on Buzzards Bay known for warm waters, gentle slope, and western exposure perfect for sunset viewing. Divided into town resident and public sections with amenities at both.
Cisco Beach
A popular surfing beach on Nantucket’s south shore with consistent waves and extensive shoreline. Featured in the movie “Jaws” and accessible via the island’s bike path network with spectacular sunset views.
Mayflower Beach
A popular Cape Cod beach on Cape Cod Bay known for its expansive tidal flats at low tide and family-friendly atmosphere. Features soft white sand, warm shallow water, and spectacular sunset views.