So you're coming to the Cape for a visit,
You're definitely going to want to check out one of our many gorgeous beaches...or two...or ten!
But what are the beaches like down here?  Well, I'm gonna tell you All About It!
Patti Page got it right when she sang, "If you're fond of sand dunes, and salty air,
quaint little villages, here and there, you're sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod!"
One of the main reasons people visit the Cape & Islands? The beaches, of course!
We have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world
With over 600 miles of gorgeous, sandy coastline,
you are always within an easy walk, bike, or drive of a beautiful beach
What's more, the beaches are both abundant and diverse in nature
Term you will often hear here is the word, "Bayside"
That term refers to all the beaches along Cape Cod Bay
The calm, warm waters are perfect for swimming in when the tide is in, and when the tide goes out, and
boy, does it go out, it leaves behind miles and miles of tidal flats which are perfect for exploring
So remember you're gonna want to bring some shovels,
pails, and a bunch of nets because when the tide goes out, you and the kids are gonna have so much to do
Collecting and picking up and exploring. It's gonna be so much fun
Exploring the tidal flats is a fun activity for the whole family
you can go crabbing and catch minnows that were left behind in the tide pools and,
my favorite as a child, collect hermit crabs and build them a sandcastle village to play in
You'll find a wide variety of shells and other sea creatures there as well
Definitely visit Mayflower Beach in Dennis, Crosby Beach in Brewster, and Skaket Beach in Orleans to experience this phenomenon
Another fun activity out on the flats is shellfishing
From clams to oysters, you can't get seafood more fresh and delicious than that which you have just dug up yourself!
Shell fishing permits are required, so do be sure to look into that, depending upon the town that you're in
There really is nothing better than a day on the ,
it's nice and calm! But if you're looking for a little more surf, a little more excitement, head over to the oceanside
Heading out to one of the many ocean beaches is an adventure indeed
Prepare yourself for stronger surf and maybe an uninvited guest or two
Most of the oceanside beaches are part of the Cape Cod National Seashore,
which is comprised of nearly 40 miles of seashore along the Atlantic-facing, eastern edge of the Cape
Among the most popular beaches are Nauset Beach in Orleans,
Coast Guard Beach in Eastham,
Cahoon Hollow Beach in Wellfleet,
Ballston Beach in Truro and Race Point in Provincetown
Currently run by the National Park Service, the Cape Cod National Seashore was created in 1961 by President John F Kennedy,
whose love of the Cape is legendary
Referring to the outer beach in the mid-1800s, Henry David Thoreau wrote, "A man may stand there and put all of
America behind him."
Unfortunately, the Cape has seen a surge in sharks the past couple years
and while these uninvited guests share our waters,
rest assured, we can still enjoy a day at the beach, as long as we practice awareness
Okay, so we've talked about the calm days on the bay, and the exciting surf to be found on the ocean side
Believe it or not, there are even more beaches to be found on Cape Cod
One other saltwater beach experience is a visit to the south-facing, ocean beaches looking out towards Nantucket and Vineyard Sound
Some favorites are Falmouth Heights Beach in Falmouth,
Craigville Beach in Barnstable, and West Dennis Beach in Dennis. You will find warm ocean waters there
unlike the colder waters of the east-facing ocean beaches
There is some surf, but not too much, and you might even catch a glimpse of a ferry heading to one of the islands
Last, but not least, are the many freshwater lakes and kettle ponds throughout the area
If you're not a fan of saltwater, or just want a place to rinse off after a day of the bay or ocean,
you won't have trouble finding one of these freshwater oases like Long Pond in Harwich and Brewster, and Scargo Lake in Dennis
Clearly, there is a beach for everyone on Cape Cod
And just like the beaches there's a vacation rental for everyone on Cape Cod as well
If you're ready to book your trip to the Cape & Islands and need to find the perfect vacation rental,
definitely visit our website, WeNeedaVacation.com
From large to small,
luxurious to modest, WeNeedaVacation.com offers many options when it comes to vacation homes on Cape Cod,
Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket
The best part of all? You get to communicate directly with a homeowner and there are no booking fees
That's right. When you book a home through our site, you will not pay booking fees
Save your money for something else
Perhaps a picnic lunch comprised of a couple lobster rolls to take with you to the beach. That's certainly something
I'd rather spend my money on
See there's a reason why the beaches of Cape Cod have won so many awards
Now all you have to do is: choose a beach, book a home, and come down and enjoy yourself! And now
you know All about It!
