A picturesque beach beneath the historic Chatham Lighthouse with views of the constantly changing Chatham Bar and Atlantic Ocean. Popular for seal watching and long beach walks.
Massachusetts Beaches
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.
Race Point Beach
Part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, featuring wide sandy beach and dunes with opportunities to spot whales offshore. Known for its spectacular sunsets and rolling surf on the Atlantic Ocean side.
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.
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.
Nauset Beach
A 10-mile stretch of barrier beach on the Atlantic Ocean with rolling surf and golden sand. Known for good surfing conditions, fishing opportunities, and permitted off-road vehicle access in certain areas.
Herring Cove Beach
A calmer beach on Cape Cod Bay side of Provincetown with warm, shallow water and sunset views. Popular with LGBTQ+ community and families, with opportunities for whale and seal watching.
Singing Beach
Named for the unique sound its sand makes when walked upon, this picturesque crescent beach features clear water and a historic bathhouse. Located in a charming coastal town accessible by train from Boston.
Good Harbor Beach
A scenic beach with soft white sand and a salt marsh. At low tide, visitors can walk to Salt Island, and the calm waters are perfect for swimming. Located in historic Gloucester on Cape Ann.
Wingaersheek Beach
A family-friendly beach with calm water, white sand, and interesting rock formations for climbing at low tide. The shallow water and tidal pools make it ideal for children to explore and play.