Nauset Light Beach

The water is cold. It’s often foggy. And, it’s quiet beauty feels like magic sprinkled on heaven. There isn’t a picture that can fill the mind as just one visit can.

Great beach ! We got there a little late 1 pm and there was plenty of parking apparently on really hot days though it fills up bright and early so get there 15.00 to park free access to beach from there. Liam’s crab shack had great food which is right there at the beach

RE: TOURS. You can go inside but only on certain days, about once a week. It’s a very specific seasonal schedule. I made the mistake of not doing my research. You can find out tour times on their website:
Cute little lighthouse, great for photo opportunities. If you want to be extra cute, grab a baggie of Cape Cod chips and hold ‘em up. It’s 15 dollars to park in the lot (for the beach) so if you are there just to take pictures of the lighthouse, I’d recommend just pulling off to the side really quick. We parked in a little paved enclave past the lighthouse/​grassy area.

The lot was full when we arrived in August but the guard said if we waited a few minutes we could get in as people were leaving which was in fact true. We waited a total of 5 minutes. $ 15 parking. The beach is huge, definitely busy but you can get a nice spot to spread out. It was rocky in certain areas but if you walk around there are plenty of areas with just sand. Bring refreshments though as there weren’t any available.

This beach sucks. It’s crowded, full of trash, and the cruel staff run the place like a concentration camp. Go elsewhere!!!

This beach is decent with ample parking. We visited in the evening so there wasn’t an entrance fee. The view was quite nice and the restroom was clean. This beach was also relatively quiet when we visited as there weren’t too many people.
The main thing that I dislike about this particular beach were the tiny flies that swarm and bite as one descended down the stairs from the upper levels.
We actually visited this beach a second time but at night (around 10PM). It was amazing to see so many stars in the sky and the sound of the waves at night was quite relaxing.

very pretty place :) directions are everywhere ! must go if you’re at easthem !

spent a beautiful day with family

you may not get in! so arrive early. the beach is spectacular. they have guards and there are sometimes seals, so thats a cool little addition. the dunes are highish, and the sand nice and fine.
the water is cold, but duh its the OCEAN people. its nice, but make sure you head left or right and dont get caught in the people who are too lazy to spread out. the kids can overwhelm that area. fishing is sometimes seen on your right when you enter.
gorgeous light house too that sometimes gives tours… do this!
seriously long wait time.

Gorgeous views sandy beach but there are big rocks so be careful that you don’t step on one cuz they are super sharp.
The rocks are big and roll with the tide so water shoes would have been great had I remembered to bring them.
The water is cold and the waves are big so it is easy to get pulled in.
It was nice to stretch out and not have people right on top of us.
There is a $ 15 fee to get in but many walk or bike in for free.
Some park down the street at the high school and then bike or walk but it is a bit of a ways if you are carrying either a lot of stuff or a heavy cooler.
We got there mid day so we had to wait for a parking spot. We thought about dropping off our stuff and parking down street but the line went by fairly quickly since the early visitors were leaving.
There are bathrooms on site but no vending so bring your food and drink.
This is near the bike path and we have biked there before and I would do it again.
Check the websites to make sure the beach is open. We saw signs driving thru about Marconi beach being closed so the day before. Not sure if it was a shark siting or something else.

On a cool and gray Sunday in June, we arrived in the late morning. Lucky for us, one in the car had a National Park pass that got our car in for free, avoiding the $ 15 fee. We would have paid anyway, since the fee includes parking, access to the facilities (outdoor showers, bathrooms), newly built steep stairs down to the beach, and lifeguards. The parking lot was about 2/​3rds full. We started by crossing the street to read about Nauset Light and to walk to the 3 sisters (smaller no-​longer-​functioning lighthouses, moved from nearby for preservation and educational purposes). It’s a short walk with a good sidewalk and some decent plaques giving the history.
Back at the beach, the sand and water are what I’d expect of any Atlantic beach. The lifeguards were friendly, happy to let my toddler push their red life preservers back upright in the sand. Most of the people were concentrated in the 100 or so yards on either side of the stairs. I was impressed by the number of families who’d lugged multiple kids with toys and chairs and coolers down the stairs. There were a few surfers and a few people fishing, though I didn’t see anything being caught. There were some seals in the area, so I’d expect fish, but they warn that the seals bring sharks. The views are great, both from the shore and from the cliff above.
Definitely worth a visit while you’re on the Cape.

Beautiful beach all around. As is the entire National Seashore. Limited parking lot so you have to get here early to get a spot. Only $ 15 to park for the day. We usually come here after hours like we did last night, grab take out dinner at a local restaurant and bring it to the beach to eat. Beautiful at sun set. You can even see families of seals traveling along the coast! Nice enough bathrooms for the beach, a lot of stairs to go down to get to the beach so for a handicapped person it is not ideal. Overall, breathtaking!

Massive sandy beach in Eastham. The water was cold as it is on the Atlantic side. The beach has decent amenities.

love!

Part of the National Seashore this beach is beautiful. The sand, water, the waves, I love it. What we did one hot Summer day was to arrive at 430pm, at this time you can park right at the beach for free. It was very much enjoyable at this time. Nice waves for boogie boarding. We stayed for about an hour then took a couple of minutes drive over to Coast Guard Beach and parked free right in the lot. Still able to enjoy being later in the day. We also have gone early and paid 15 dollars and took the shuttle over. I have to say that we enjoyed it better when we went later in the day and parked for free. We are not the type that likes to spend the entire day on the beach. A couple of hours and we’re good. When you park and shuttle they will let you leave and come back the same day. This worked for us since we didn’t pack a lunch. You can’t buy food or drinks at either beach. The water temperature was comfortable, it was hot and humid the week we were there. Not crowded at all.

BEAUTIFUL Beach and Lighthouse! I would highly recommend biking to both.
We biked from Brewster to the Beach, dug our toesies in the sand, hopped in the water, saw a family of Seals then biked to the Lighthouse. After seeing the lighthouse, don’t forget to go up the block to see the 3 Sisters Lighthouses, so cute! I’m so glad they saved all these lighthouses from being dismantled.

A wonderful beach with the added bonus of a tiny lighthouse you can climb. The elderly men who attended the lighthouse were very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions.

Beautiful! Was there memorial weekend — May 27 – 30, 2011 and have been there in the past. Definitely my favorite!

One of the best ocean side beaches on Cape Cod. The waves were going off this past weekend and there were plenty of surfers to take advantage of the great conditions.
While there is a bathroom near the parking lot, there is no concession stand to be found. I forgot to bring a bottle of water and hence had to cut my time short. on account of thirst.

Another one of my favorite Cape Cod spots for personal time to reflect. I LOVE lighthouses! There is ample lookout area for parking for avid lighthouse aficionados, like myself, for the power of observation and admiration.
Nauset Light Beach is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Daily fees to park are $ 10.00, thus the four star rating.