10 Must-Visit Beaches on Cape Cod


Sandy Neck Beach
Barnstable
Stretching along some seven miles of
shoreline, Sandy Neck Beach is Barnstable’s
longest beach and is known for its cool water
and unique dunes. A favored beach for nature
lovers, the park has trails through the dunes,
vernal pools, marshes and maritime forests.
Sandy Neck also has an equestrian trail and
dedicated areas for such activities as off-
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roading, fat tire biking and 昀椀shing.
Marconi Beach
Wellfleet
Named after an Italian inventor who
completed the 昀椀rst wireless transatlantic
communication in 1903, Marconi Beach is all
about the views. Part of the National Seashore,
the beach’s most recognizable feature is the
40-foot sand cliff behind it, with a stairway
leading down to the beach. Its vastness lends
a feeling of solitude, while an observation
platform at the Marconi Station provides
views of the ocean and bay. Hikers will want
to explore the adjacent Atlantic White Cedar
Swamp Trail, a Tolkien-esque boardwalk trail
winding through a cedar forest.
Insider Tip:
Many of these beach parking lots 昀椀ll up quickly in peak season, so arrive
early to get a spot, or plan your beach day for late afternoon when the
lots start to clear out.
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