Named for the site of the first transatlantic wireless communication, this beach features towering clay cliffs and expansive Atlantic Ocean views. Offers good surfing conditions and a less crowded atmosphere.
Massachusetts Beaches
South Cape Beach
A state park featuring a mile-long sandy beach on Nantucket Sound adjacent to the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Offers hiking trails through salt marshes and pine woods.
Sandy Neck Beach
A 6-mile barrier beach with diverse coastal habitats including maritime forest and salt marshes. Offers off-road vehicle access, primitive camping, and hiking trails through unique ecosystems.
Crane Beach
A pristine 4-mile sandy beach managed by The Trustees of Reservations with dunes and maritime forest. Features walking trails, bathhouse facilities, and conservation efforts protecting piping plover habitat.
Coast Guard Beach
Consistently ranked among America’s best beaches, featuring a wide sandy shore backed by glacial bluffs. Popular for swimming, surfing, and seal watching with access via shuttle bus during summer.