Location: Eastham
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Things to do in Eastham, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Beaches
Eastham /ˈiːsthæm/ is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, Barnstable County being coextensive with Cape Cod. The population was 4,956 at the 2010 census.
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1. Great Pond Beach
2. Coast Guard Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 620 reviews
A great beach to hike, relax and soak up the natural beauty of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Reviewed By afshesid
Clean water and nice waves both at low and high tide. Would recommend anyone visiting cape to must visit this beach
3. First Encounter Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 245 reviews
Reviewed By JELPaints - Eastham, United States
You need an Eastham sticker, or you can pay the daily rate at the gate ($20, I think). There is a large parking lot as you enter, and this is the busiest part of the beach. But drive down further and park along the dunes for a private spot to enjoy the beach. At the very end, there is a creek, that is perfect for tubing. At low tide, walk out for a half mile -- and check out the oyster grants along the way. At high tide, a warm sandy swimming beach. There is a plaque in the parking lot commemorating the "first encounter" between the Mayflower pilgrims and the Native Americans. Beautiful, soft sand -- no rocks, no shells.
4. Nauset Light Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By gladysbarros66 - Connecticut, United States
I have lived in New England for just about 42 years and I am only just now discovering the most enjoyable beach. With all the shark fan fare this year, I wanted to see if I could catch a glimpse at a fin, but to my surprise and enjoyment, I discovered the lovable seals playing in the waves. This is actually our second trip here in the past three weeks. Once we told our 15 year old daughter about the seals, she wanted to see them up close and not in an aquarium. So on a Friday after school we took the 3 hour ride and arrived just before dusk. It is a must see for animal lovers of all ages.
