Last updated: May 21, 2025
Thing to Do
Take a Break on Cape Cod's Beaches
What better way to enjoy a day on Cape Cod than to relax on the beach? Our Seashore features 6 beaches for visitors to enjoy. So grab you beach umbrella, your sunscreen, and get ready for a day of fun in the sun! Cape Cod National Seashore offers six beaches to visit for saltwater swimming:
- Coast Guard Beach, Eastham
- Nauset Light Beach, Eastham
- Marconi Beach, Wellfleet
- Head of the Meadow Beach, Truro
- Race Point Beach, Provincetown
- Herring Cove Beach, Provincetown
Details
Activity
Saltwater Swimming
Age(s)
All ages enjoy the beach!
Pets Allowed
Yes with Restrictions
Leashed pets are allowed on beaches as long as a shorebird nesting/fledging closure is not in effect. Call the park in advance at 508-255-3421 to find out which beaches are open to pets.
Activity Fee
Yes
Cape Cod National Seashore beach entrance fees are collected from late June through early September when lifeguards are on duty, and on weekends/holidays from Memorial Day to the end of September.Beach entrance fees are collected at all six seashore beaches.
Daily vehicle - $20
Motorcycles - $10
Pedestrians, bicyclists - $3
Cape Cod National Seashore annual pass - $60
There is no entrance fee for active duty military and their dependents with proper ID, nor for any children under the age of 16.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Seashore beaches are open all four seasons, but weather changes dramatically from season to season.
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
All seashore beaches are open from 6:00 am to midnight.
Accessibility Information
Three of the national seashore beaches have accessibility modifications. Coast Guard, Race Point, and Herring Cove beaches all have Mobimats and also have beach wheelchairs available when lifeguards are on duty. Mobimat is in place year-round except for the winter season, and beach wheelchairs are available from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
There's No Better Time Than Beach Time!
Looking for an escape? Cape Cod National Seashore has six beaches for you to choose from! Starting at Nauset Light Beach in the south and stretching all the way up the coast to Herring Cove Beach just outside of Province Town.