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Cape Cod Beach Questions:
Asked & Answered

If you've visited my All-in-One Beach Guide, then you already have a great start on choosing the right beaches for your days of sun and surf on Cape Cod.

 

Vacationers on the beach in BrewsterBreakwater Beach on Cape Cod Bay in Brewster

If you'd like to know more, be sure to have a look at the questions and answers below


Cape Cod Beaches FAQs

There's a wealth of Cape Cod beach information in the links below!

Best Beach Near Dennis MA for Toddler 
Question: Hello, i love your website, it is so clear and helpful! My first question, is what beach is the best for a toddler, near the Dennis …

What Town Beaches are Covered by a Bourne MA Resident Parking Sticker 
Question: I know Sagamore, Monument and Gray Gables are included with a Bourne MA resident beach sticker. What about some of the smaller beaches …

Truck and Trailer Parking at Truro Beaches 
Question: Are there places to park a truck and travel trailer while at beaches near Truro MA? Dee's Reply: Hi John - There are two options …

Replacing a Lost Senior Beach Pass 
Question: I have lost my senior beach pass. Can I get another one by showing my ID upon entering the beach? Dee's Reply: Hi Tim - By …

Beach Parking with a National Park Service Pass 
Question: I want to know if I can use my National Park Service Pass for parking at all Cape Cod Beaches. If not, please let me know where the …

Distance from Parking Lot to South Cape Beach 
Question: How far is it from the parking lot of South Cape Beach in Mashpee to the water or beach? Dee's Reply: Hi Jim - There are two …

Wellfleet Harbor Beach 
Question: How do I get to Wellfleet Harbor Beach? Dee's Reply: Hi Donna - I've never heard of a beach called "Wellfleet Harbor Beach". …

National Park Passes 
Question: What is an National Parks Senior Pass? It is mentioned in your post on beach parking fees? Thank you. Dee's Reply: Hi Nancy …

Family Beaches and Driving Distances 
Question: I'm so overwhelmed as to where to go. We just booked a cottage in Yarmouth. We really wanted on the beach but it was too much $$$, so …

Cockle Cove Beach 
Question: We are looking at a nice cottage on Taylors Pond in South Chatham. The owner says it's a 0.4 mile walk to Cockle Cove Beach. I didn't …

Bonfire on the Beach in Harwich MA 
Question: Is there anywhere in Harwich to have a beach bon fire? Dee's Reply: Hi Trish - Sorry for the short delay in replying to your …

Dogs on the Beach 
Question: Are dogs allowed on the beach? Dee's Reply: Hi Patrice - During the summer months, some towns do allow leashed dogs on the beach. …

Best Beaches for Senior Mom 
Question: Hi - I am looking for the best beach for my mother, 83 yr., walks with a cane and very slow. Would like to stay at a B&B but it doesn't …

Beach Birthday Party With Fire and Alcohol 
Question: Hello! My wife is turning 35 this year (early August), and she wanted to have her birthday party "in a beach house on the beach". …

Off-Season Beach Parking 
Question: When does the off-season begin and end? We are headed to West Dennis Sept 6-8th and were wondering if beach parking would be free. …

Tide Pools & More 
Question: My family and I are coming at the end of August to visit Cape Cod for the first time. We will be staying in Hyannis. We love visiting …

Free Beaches 
Question: Are there any free beaches on Cape Cod? My wife and I are going to Cape Cod for the first time in May. We're not planning to spend …

Are Buzzards Bay Beaches Similar to Ocean City Maryland? 
Question: My wife and I will be relocating to Massachusetts from Pennsylvania. I have spent most of my life going to the beach at Ocean City, Maryland. …

Beaches with Waves Near Bourne 
Question: I just moved to Bourne, and from what I can see, Monument Beach is the only one nearby. But it isn't much of a beach -- no waves. Where's …

Best Beach for Toddlers 
Question: Hi! What is the best beach for a 1 and a 4 years old? Thanks! Dee's Reply: Hi Karine - There are so many wonderful beaches for …

Cape Cod Beach Fire Permits 
Question: I am proposing to my girlfriend THIS weekend on a Cape Cod beach with the company of 4 close friends (which beach, I am not certain). …

Mayflower Beach and Corporation Beach
Fluffy Sand and Clear Water?
 
Question: Mayflower Beach has the white fluffy type of sand. How about Corporation Beach? Is it "regular" sand, meaning a bit rougher and not white? …

Cape Cod Tide Chart 
Question: Paines Creek, Brewster Dee's Reply: I'm not exactly sure what your question is, but I suspect you're looking for a tide chart …

Tent Camping on Cape Cod Beaches 
Question: Is there a beach I can camp on with a tent and a bon fire? Dee's Reply: Hi! Sorry to say, tent camping is not allowed on Cape …

East Harwich Beaches, Ponds and Summer Parking Passes 
Question: Which ponds or beach is closest to EAST Harwich and also is there a need to get a parking pass for vehicles for summer rental? Dee's

 


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