
If you plan to hit the Seashore beaches frequently, the Cape Cod National Seashore Annual Pass ($60) seems like a really good deal.

You don't need a town beach sticker or have to prove residency. Seashore beaches are open to everyone, as long as they are willing to pay to get in. One thing I really like is the Seashore's easy-to-understand fee system.

One thing to remember: with the arguable exception of Herring Cove Beach and maybe Race Point Beach, Seashore beaches are located on the open Atlantic, so waves and chilly water can be challenges. And the Cape Cod National Seashore beaches, located on the Outer Cape, offer some big advantages (like awesome natural beauty, pretty good bathrooms and handy outdoor showers to rinse off the sand) that make them winners from the get-go. Folks are very particular about their favorite beaches and I say "hurrah!" to that sentiment. There are no clunkers when it comes to Cape Cod National Seashore beaches-I've had wicked good times at all of them! But which one is the best? I'm going to try to sort it out in this list.įirst of all, I expect wild disagreement with these rankings.
