Super close to our room and such a great beach for a morning stroll. So many shells! A few areas…read moreare private but still a great place to start the day. Grab a coffee nearby and off you go!

Wow, such a clean beach!…read more There is a bathroom here, and plenty parking. I came with a local, so be sure to check out parking permits signage for details if you want to park here as a visitor. It can get pretty windy, and no shade. So bring your sunscreen!

A whole week in Cape Cod and this is the only beach we went to. It was kind of just way too…read moreperfect! It was about a 20 min walk (or 2 minute drive) from our cottage and free to get on to, which is unheard of in Jersey! You do have to pay for parking ($30 on weekends and $20 on weekdays) so that, plus the walk being the only form of exercise we all got for 7 days straight, was all the motivation we needed for skipping the car. The water was nearly dead still all week, no garbage anywhere and lifeguards were on duty most of the time. They made sure to clear the water when any sign of a storm was coming in and left us alone the rest of the time. One of my friends was terrified of sharks so she was a beach bum the whole time while me and my other friend would hang out in the water at least half the day. Sure, it was cold, but it was also SO hot on the sand, so super cold water was welcomed. I loved loved loved how not crowded this beach was. Again, coming from Jersey beaches, it's unheard of!! But we had so much room from other people and never felt like we were too close. A great place for a beach day (or week)!

This was my first time swimming down the cape! A friend rented a cottage which was less than a 5…read moreminute walk from the beach. He had invited friends and family down, we had discussed it and felt safe and comfortable with going. I rarely go to the beach, my fair skin, even with all the sunblock, ends up burning. However I try to go at least once a year for a swim, be it the ocean or a lake. The water, super refreshing on a hot summer day! Being about 60-something degrees, it was a shock at first, but then easily adapted to the temperature. The water was opaque from the seaweed being agitated, it was nice how deep the water got. However, 'Jaws' scared the crap out of me as a kid so I felt a little uneasy since it is not a harbor or bay, but just jutting along the open ocean on the outside portion of the Cape. So being in water where the seafloor drops off, in opaque water, made me a little anxious. The only good thing is knowing there are no seals nearby (sharks are attracted to areas with them, and attacks happen in less then 3 feet of water). Oh did I mention a tip is to not swim in murky water? Anyways, now that I have you paranoid about swimming here, the beach is beautiful and plenty of open space, and life gaurds are present.

We decided we wanted to catch a sunrise and thought we'd try this beach. Totally worth the drive!…read moreHad a great walk on the beach even though it was cold. The sand after the recent storm had a lot of interesting rocks and shells. The beach was long enough to get a good walk. We saw several other people enjoying the sunrise (amazing colors) and a few dog walks.

Yes, sand and asphalt get hot under the summer sun. So wear sandals! Duh!…read more Lovely beach, no big waves because it is on the Sound, not the ocean, so perfect for kids, Sometimes there is seaweed washed up, but it's salt water, there's fish in the water, too. If you don't like that, go swim in a motel pool.

Chatham Lighthouse offers panoramic views and overlooks the beautiful lighthouse beach. It is nice…read morethat they offer free 30 minutes parking so that multiple people have an opportunity to come to this attraction. The lighthouse is open for tours but at the time we visited it was not open so we were not able to go up.

We didn't actually get to go in, so my experience is mostly for the parking lot and the beach…read more This was our first stop in Chatham so a neat way to start the trip with views of the light house and beach. It's only 30 minute parking, but honestly, how much time do you need? It was very beautiful, but man what a walk up and down to the beach. There are portapottys, and they are not clean. Overall, it's a must do, but not a lot to do there.

My absolute favorite beach in Dennis! It's especially perfect for families with little ones thanks…read moreto the calm, warm water and endless tidal pools to explore at low tide. The beach also has clean flush toilets and a full snack bar, making it easy to spend the whole day here. If you're driving, try to arrive before 9:00 AM or after 1:30 PM to avoid the long line for parking. Parking is $35 paid with credit cards only, but for us it was well worth it. Definitely a must-visit if you're on Cape Cod!

This is a fantastic beach for families with young kids during low tide. I've never experienced…read moreanything quite like it. The key is to be there at the right time. Go when the tide is going out and you can explore everything left behind on the ocean floor, or come back when the tide is coming in. Watching the water return at the speed it does is a really unique experience. You can check the tide schedule online. We went on a relatively mild, overcast day. The water was cold but not freezing. I imagine on a hot summer day it probably warms up quite a bit since it's so shallow. This was an incredible experience for both of my kids. My one year old loved splashing around in all the little pools the tide left behind. My six year old was completely fascinated watching the tide come rushing back in. None of us were expecting it to be as dramatic as it was. The overall vibe here was great too. People seemed friendly and relaxed, and we enjoyed the atmosphere much more than some of the beaches we visited around Newport the week before.

The spot is great, clean water and small but nice beach. However I went swimming today in a…read morewetsuit. Some moron was fishing and claimed he was there first and said I should have seen him and avoided anywhere near. He shouted obscenities at me and I responded. He proceeded to go back to his truck, a white pickup, and then decided to vandalize my car. Knowing I was about a 1/2 mile from shore he didn't even have the guts to face me and through iced coffee in my car making a sticky mess. Watch out for fishermen driving white pickup!

Great pond with beach area off the bike trail. Also has a parking lot (very close to the water) so…read moreI suspect it gets pretty crowded in July and august. I was there in June and was already filled with kids. Definitely not secluded but Crystal clear water on a sunny day.

I loved looking for seashells... they are so many! They look alike but they are not the same! Water…read morewas warm. And the breeze was amazing. Bathrooms were clean and somehow, for a hot day, there was not that many people, which ot made it more enjoyable for me. And yes... the Seagulls were everywhere, i think they used to people.

We came by this beach twice this week. Although it has tons of seashells all over it is still a…read morenice enough beach. I do recommend wearing water shoes to enjoy the beach. I wasn't a fan of the seaweed all over but the water was nice and warm enough.

Memorial Day Weekend for the past two years my kids and I have stayed here. We liked the personal…read moreroom Vibe. With the dedicated parking spot in front. Well kept, clean room, with cozy beds. Microwave, Mini Frig, T.V with Cable. Small coffee pot set up. A desk, table 2 chairs. Hangers and luggage rack. There is a great Pool which is a big perk. Unfortunately, this year was to cold to swim. We had swam last year and it was great! There is a Supermarket across the street and the beach not far at all. The motel provides an informative binder. The town center is actually within walking distance for most people about 1/4 to 1/2 miles away. Becareful though, the road in front of the property, at the traffic lights gets very busy. We witnessed a bad car accident while waiting to cross the street, the 1st year. A Continental Breakfast with delicious homemade muffins is served every morning. To be totally transparent and give a 100% honest review these next things were a few minor issues that only happened our last visit. The water pressure in the shower was very slow. No shower liner, (not the problem) the fabric curtian got soaking wet and wet the whole floor, causing a slipping hazzard. The soap and shampoo/conditioners weren't filled. We were supposed to be given a second key that was never dropped off. Had the T.V. shut off at about 10pm while we were watching, out of nowhere. I called the office to let the staff know and got a NOT my problem response, that I wasn't excepting. This year we had tried to book 2 days again, but only one was available. We decide to take the 1 night and pay more then we would have elsewhere. No sure about next year.

They charged $32.50 to park (2 summers ago it was $20) and no services were open. Not even a trash…read morecan. Don't waste your money!

This is a pretty small beach and Cockle Cove is towards the end of it. I would recommend…read moreRidgevale or Harding's, but if you can't get parking Cockle Cove is worth ashot. You can walk up Cockle Cove to Ridgevale. Ridgevale has a nice snack bar and boat rentals. Also, Ridgevale has a nice and fairly safe inlet for small children.

This is a nice beach. 15 bucks to park. Ridgevale up the way is a bit better since they have a…read moregreat snack bar. But if you are looking for a beach with parking very close by, this is your beach!