![]() ![]() Note that it’s called Sandy Neck, but the beach itself is quite rocky, so don’t forget your water shoes if you’re planning to swim. Don’t skip the post-hike stop at the Snack Shack for fried clams or an ice cream treat: you earned it. Its undulating dunes, salt marshes and maritime forests make it the perfect beach for trail walking and birdwatching.Īccess hiking trails that cross inland over the dunes and skirt the salt marsh from the beach. The barrier beach at Sandy Neck in Barnstable fronts a gorgeous 6.5 miles of Cape Cod Bay. ![]() Sandy Neck Beach stretches over 6.5 miles in front of Cape Cod Bay © Ken Wiedemann / Getty Images Sandy Neck Beach is perfect for long strolls Rent a bicycle in Provincetown and explore the area on two wheels: the hilly terrain and fantastic seascapes are guaranteed to exhilarate. The 5-mile paved Province Lands trail winds between the dunes and connects Race Point and Herring Cove beaches. You can walk for miles in either direction and see nothing but sand and sea – and perhaps Race Point Lighthouse if you make it that far (two miles west). On the wild tip of the Cape, Race Point Beach captures the essence of the National Seashore, with its crashing surf and undulating dunes as far as the eye can see. Race Point Beach is a wild, dune-filled spot Surf’s up in August come for a beach break with swells up to nearly 10ft when the tide falls. Birders and wildlife watchers are in their element at this Eastham beach: take a walk around Nauset Marsh and Nauset Spit to spot shorebirds working the tidal flats, while seals are often sighted in winter months.Ĭoast Guard Beach is among Cape Cod’s best beaches for surfing. Part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, Coast Guard Beach is a stunner, backed by tall, undulating beach grasses. Come in the late afternoon to avoid the crowds and stay for a spectacular sunset. Kids love frolicking in the gently sloping waters at this dune-backed beach, and the rock pools are alive with hermit crabs and clams and other tiny sea creatures. The bayside location means gentle waves at high tide and sandy tidal flats at low tide, making Mayflower one of the best beaches on Cape Cods for families with small children. ![]() Mayflower Beach is the prettiest of the three beaches in Dennis that front Cape Cod Bay. Mayflower Beach has gentle waves, perfect for young children Unfortunately, it’s a small beach so there’s no escaping the crowds at prime time in summer. Old Silver Beach is famous for its fine soft sand and crystal waters – both unusual on Cape Cod. Families, in particular, love the sandbar, which promises a calm, safe place for the little ones, while the rocks are fun for climbing and exploring. Warmish waters and a westward orientation make this Falmouth beach a favorite for swimming and sunsets over Buzzards Bay. Fish and Wildlife Service to inquire if local seashell collecting rules have changed.Old Silver Beach gets crowded with families enjoying the shallow waters © Michael Sean OLeary / Shutterstock Old Silver Beach is the region's best beach for families If you can't tell the difference, don't risk removing a living creature from its natural habitat. Dead shells are likely to be bleached white and found washed up on the shore. Living sand dollars tend to have a greenish color and tiny hairs, and are found half-buried in shallow water. But the most abundant sea creature here is the sand dollar.Ĭollecting sand dollars in the state park is permitted, with one important disclaimer-never collect live specimens. The tide pools here are home to hermit crabs, white shrimp, and diamondback terrapins. It features five miles of pristine beaches, thousands of acres of marsh and maritime forest, the longest fishing pier on the Eastern seaboard, and a lighthouse which is accessible to the public. Located 16 miles east of Beaufort, Hunting Island State Park is South Carolina's most-visited state park, and for good reason. ![]()
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