Amazing beach. Sadly the pier is currently closed (and has been for months) but we still had a…read moregreat time watching the beautiful sunset from the many sandbars and hunting for hermit crabs. I feel like as a daytime beach visit this isn't my favorite but this absolutely takes the lead for an after dinner stop... and therefore deserves this second review :) Also correction to my previous review-- it is not free parking during peak season prime time hours, but it is free after dinner.

Amazing little spot but if you going for the long dock it is currently closed to renovate.. but a…read morecute little beach.

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.

This is definitely one of the biggest beaches in the Yarmouth area. There is plenty of parking…read moreprovided, with four roles. Getting to the water is a bit of a walk, but at the same time, great exercise. The view is decent for the most part, I wouldn't consider anything too exciting, except the view out to the west looking towards Point Gammon Lighthouse, which didn't look visible due to the weather. Across the water, you'll see Thacher Town Park Beach, which can't be crossed. One of the entrances has a mini fence on the ground, warning about sandpipers. Be careful while stepping over. There's no doubt I'll make this stop again.

We finally made a stop here after saying we would try out this beach for years. We loved it! But…read morefor reference, we actually prefer corporation beach (although this is a close second!) We came @730 and that was a smart choice because by 830 I am pretty sure the lot was completely full. This beach gets *packed* and felt more congested than corporation even during both their peak busy times. Low tide is very cool, it's a pretty far walk out to water though but the tide pools and sandbars were fun. The water comes in quickly and then there's pretty much no "sand" space at all. Bathroom, snack bar and foot wash stations are always a plus. I was disappointed not to find any hermit crabs here though? I found one the entire time but corporation has a ton of little creatures to find. The waves were a little rougher than I would have liked. All in all, still fantastic! But the lack of hermit crabs and "space" leaves me loving this beach just slightly less than corporation.

Mayflower Beach is one of the best beaches on the Cape & like many people have mentioned in their…read morereviews, come early because once there's no more spots available for parking, they do not let anyone in! You also have to stay for sunset because it is absolutely beautiful!! The sand is super white & soft, minimal rocks, very clean, & bathrooms are tidy. Great beach to go with family and friends! Parking was $30 last summer, not sure if it will go up for this summer. It's also not too far down in the Cape, which is great for if you're playing to do a day trip to the beach.

I used to come here with my dad to go fishing so many MANY years ago so when we came back for my "…read moreomg I'm old" birthday I had to stop by. I lost my dad 7 years ago but as I was standing on the pier I could hear him yelling at me as if I were purposely catching puffer fish that he had to fight off the hook. Yes, I admit to getting teary eyed with nostalgia. It is a really cute beach with a nice jetty. The pier is great for high tide fishing and low tide viewing. The water is super clear with no snags or rocks to catch your line.

If I am to rate this beach it's simple, out of all the open ocean facing South Yarmouth beaches…read morethis is the one as a child I called the new beach because it was created last on this strip of beaches roughly a mile or so long. It sits at the opposite end from the free "first" beach and in between is what we always called the "swing" beach for obvious reason. This beach sits next to the Smugglers Beach motel which I think was changed to condos many years ago. The beach has a large boat ramp for launching boats and the ramp used to be free but now the town charges to launch. The beach itself also charges to park. Overall the largest beach and it sits at the mouth of Bass River and has a pier to fish from.

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.

Like any beach in the Cape, this was a great stop. We came here during the early evening, which was…read morefree. There is plenty of sand room to fit enough people. The view is lovely, with houses nearby and Lewis Bay, seeing across the body of water. It can be windy on some days, as happened during our visit. Luckily, there were no significant incidents, but keep that in mind. There is a lot of parking space at Kalmus, which also connects to the other three beaches. In the parking lot, there is a snack bar and also a bathroom.

Very nice beach. Parking is 25.00 but it allows access to other beaches and in and out travel.read more

Good family beach with swings and a decent snack bar. Not many waves the day we were there and…read morethere was more seaweed than other beaches we have been to (which means wading thru crabs to go swimming)!

This was a pleasant beach but very small and crammed with people. Our daughter enjoyed the swings…read moreand snack bar. There isn't really anywhere to fish so we preferred seagull beach or smugglers beach which are bigger and cost the same to park at. It was pretty clean and family friendly.

One of the Cape's best spots for gorgeous red sunsets and spectacular sunrises! This is a photo…read moretaken from the boardwalk looking at a beach beyond the water gap. Go do this. Take a walk and enjoy the views and why you came here in the first place!!

Coming from NJ, I had a different expectation when my Airbnb host recommended Bass Hole Boardwalk…read morefor sunset. I was thinking the typical pizza shops, arcades, and ice cream shops along the beach and sitting in the sand to watch sunset (that's how our boardwalks are like down by the Jersey shore). I was pleasantly surprised that it was a single boardwalk that led to a spot with benches to watch the sunset. It held such a peaceful vibe that even when talking to my partner, I tried my best to whisper to maintain that peaceful atmosphere. I loved all the nature that you are able to witness here -- the long stretches of sand, the marshlands and the osprey nest, and the Cape Cod bay out ahead. I truly enjoyed this hidden gem, and I highly recommend it for watching sunset if you're in the area :) reminder that it is an environmentally sensitive area, so do treat the area with respect and keep its cleanliness (take any trash back with you if you have any!)

Thatcher Beach is located in South Yarmouth on Cape Cod. The beach overlooks Nantucket Sound and…read moreits calm water and small waves make it a great place to relax for the day and enjoy the view. There is no lifeguard on duty. There is some parking available, and a daily parking fee or beach parking sticker is required.

This is a small beach located not too far from Red Jacket Resort & Spa. There is a decent amount of…read moreparking spots, with a little hill and then rocks to climb down into the sands. For an alternative, they're also stairs. Beware of a sign located on the right, that reads, "End Public Beach," because of private property. There's plenty of sand to move around, and a long stretch to get to the water. It's extremely peaceful, and I truly enjoy it.

A picture perfect beach for families with little kids. Cold Storage offers long stretches of silky…read moresoft sand and calm water without the craziness of Mayflower beach. The only downside is limited parking spots that fit less than 100 cars so get there early. Bathrooms are available but no food options. Came after Labor Day so we got to see all the dogs on the beach.

Cold storage beach is really one of those beaches that is truly breathtaking. Everytime i go here…read moreim stunned by the beautiful water and pretty views. I will always love this beach and i recommend this place highly