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Top 5 Scenic Drives on Cape Cod

Massachusetts sign post on the road

Cape Cod is located in the state of Massachusetts, USA, and is known for its scenic coastal roads and scenic vistas. Some of the most popular coastal roads on Cape Cod include:

  1. Route 6A: This is a historic road that runs along the outer Cape, from Sandwich to Provincetown. The road passes by numerous charming towns, beaches, and lighthouses, and offers stunning views of Cape Cod Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
  2. Sandwich Road: This road runs along the shore of Cape Cod Bay, offering panoramic views of the water and the nearby marshes.
  3. Race Point Road: This road runs through the Cape Cod National Seashore and provides access to Race Point Beach and the stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.
  4. Shore Road: This road runs along the shore of Nantucket Sound, offering picturesque views of the water, the nearby dunes, and the historic houses that line the road.
  5. Scenic Road: This road is a short, scenic drive that runs through the town of Chatham and offers views of the town’s historic houses, harbor, and the surrounding countryside.

These are just a few examples of the many beautiful coastal roads on Cape Cod. Whether you are looking for a scenic drive, a place to go for a walk or bike ride, or simply a place to enjoy the natural beauty of the Cape, there is a road that is perfect for you.

10 Top Things to do on a Cape Cod Beach

Cape Cod is known for its beautiful beaches, and there are plenty of things to do for visitors of all ages. Here are a few popular activities:

  1. Swimming: The beaches on Cape Cod offer plenty of opportunities for swimming, whether you prefer calm, sheltered bays or the more energetic surf of the Atlantic Ocean.
  2. Sunbathing: With miles of sandy beaches, visitors can find the perfect spot to lay out and soak up the sun.
  3. Fishing: The Cape Cod National Seashore offers fishing opportunities in saltwater ponds, and surf fishing is popular along the Atlantic coast.
  4. Beachcombing: With miles of sandy beaches, visitors can explore the tide pools and find shells and sea glass.
  5. Water sports: Many beaches offer rentals for kayaks, paddleboards, and other water equipment.
  6. Beach games: Visitors can bring their own equipment or rent beach gear such as umbrellas, chairs, and beach games.
  7. Hiking: Many of the beaches are part of Cape Cod National Seashore, which offers over 40 miles of hiking trails.
  8. Camping: Some of the beaches offers camping areas for visitors to spend the night.
  9. Wildlife watching: The cape is a great place for bird watching and seal watching from the beach.
  10. Photography: Beautiful scenery and nature, visitors can take some great photos of the beach, sunsets, and wildlife.

 

Cape Cod National Seashore and You!

Event: SUMMER AT THE BEACH!
Location: Cape Cod National Seashore

Cape Cod National Seashore is a protected area located on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The seashore stretches for 40 miles along the Atlantic coast, offering visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty of the Cape Cod region.

The seashore is home to a diverse array of plant and animal life, including piping plovers, sea turtles, and various species of shorebirds. Visitors can also explore the many dunes and marshes that dot the landscape, as well as the many beaches that are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and fishing.

In addition to its natural beauty, the seashore also offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, biking, and horseback riding. There are several miles of bike trails, and the seashore also has a number of campgrounds for those who want to spend the night.

Plan Your Visit to Cape Cod National Seashore

SUMMER RENTAL UPDATE

We are doing our part to keep our community safe and we know that better times are ahead. Our office remains closed until the State lifts the current shutdown of nonessential businesses which was extended to May 18th. However, we are working at home answering your phone calls and emails. Please feel free to contact us at either 508-255-3560 or info@hoppercapecod.com. We will try to respond to your inquiries as quickly as possible and we ask for and appreciate your patience.

Oceanside vs Bayside Who Wins, You do!

We are asked all the time, “what’s the difference between the Oceanside and the Bayside beaches?”. There are so many choices! The better question is, what are you looking for? Here’s a handy comparison of both.

OCEANSIDE

BAYSIDE
Sand Conditions: Mainly soft with a white to off white color. There is a pebbly tide line on many of the beaches. Mainly soft or with a light texture and off white in color. There is a pebbly tide line on many of the beaches.
Surf Conditions: Moderate Surf meaning: Small to medium sized waves under normal conditions. Wave action will increase if there is an offshore storm. Great for surfing! Swimming can be more of a challenge. Mild Surf meaning: The Water is flat-calm or gently lapping at the shoreline. Swimming is good for all ages and abilities. Wave action will increase if there is an offshore storm.

 
Water Temperature: COLD! The water is the large Atlantic ocean with no real protection from the vast chilly volume. Water temperatures in the summer may reach into the low 60s but is warmer in the tide pools that form when the tide goes out. Chilly but warmer than the ocean side beaches. Water temperatures normally reach upper 60s to low 70s in the summer. The Tidal pools that form when the tide goes out and creeks hold even warmer water.
Accessibility: Some of the Eastham oceanside beaches are wheel chair accessible. Others have wooden stairs from the top of the dune down to the beach. Nauset Light and Coast Guard have paths down to the beach. Numerous Eastham bayside beaches either have wooden pathways or just blue carpeted walkways down to the beach. Some Eastham public and private access points have wooden stairs down to the beach.
Cooks Brook: Path
Boat Meadow: Path
Campground: Path
Cole Road: Path
First Encounter: Path
Kingsbury: Path
Thumpertown: Stairs
Sunken Meadow: Path
Location Tips: 40+ miles of federally protected land and coastlines with light houses, walking and biking trails, historic sites, nature preserves and breathtakingly lovely scenery.

Beach camping and small campfires are allowed at some of the Ocean beaches too.

Tide charts are recommended!

 ‘The Flats”

When the tide goes out on the bay, it goes Way out. Leaving miles and miles of sandflats to walk, jog or fly your kite. And hundreds of tide pools to explore for pretty shells and little sea critters, as the bay waters recede.

The High Tide comes in very fast, please be aware of that when out on the Flats.

Tide charts are recommended!

We love both sides of Eastham beaches! It doesn’t matter which beach you go to, in the end you win! Call us today and we’ll help you find the perfect property close to your favorite Eastham beach. 

Nauset Light Goes Au Naturel

Nauset Light Beach has stepped back in time to when there were no stairs to the beach. In the past few years the National Seashore beaches in Eastham have been the hardest hit by erosion from storms. In 2015 eighteen feet of sandy bluff was lost from Nauset Light Beach and an additional ten feet was lost in 2016.  Instead of continually replacing the tall wooden staircase to the beach that wash away every winter, the decision was made to remove the stairs and create a walking path similar to the one at neighboring Coast Guard Beach. In October of 2017 the bathhouse, restrooms, and stairs were demolished and a winding sloping path the length of two football fields began. The bathhouse and restrooms will eventually be rebuilt but for now Nauset Light Beach is back to nature.

Take a walk this summer down the new path to Nauset Light Beach, Eastham, MA and enjoy the splendor of the constantly changing landscape of Cape Cod’s National Seashore. Hopper Real Estate currently has many prime weeks for rent in Eastham so call 508-255-3560, email us info@hoppercapecod.com, or visit us online www.hoppercapecod.com to book your vacation on the Outer Cape.

 

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5150 State Highway (Route 6), North Eastham, Massachusetts
PO Box 224, North Eastham, MA 02651
Phone: 508-255-3560
Email: info@hoppercapecod.com
Fax: 508-240-1914

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