Mayo Beach, Cape Cod

Mayo beach has great swimming in the protected harbor at high tide, warm water and shallow water which gradually deepens. At low tide is great for walking the beach to the water and finding shells and crabs. Good for paddling in kayaks, paddleboards or small sail boats at mid to high tide. Watch the commercial oysteries at low tide and sample at restaurants and fish markets later.

Not crowded. Great for little kids. Stones, shells, little snails to collect at low tide. Gentle swimming conditions at mid to high tide. Boats to watch. Water is warmer than other salt water beaches. Several places to park and access beach.

I love this beach when you only have a couple of hours -

lovely walking beach

No sharks and great for the "littles."

The beach was clean, safe for little ones to swim and play, and it was not crowded.

We loved Mayo Beach. Parking was accessible with restrooms and food nearby. Good times!

We loved Mayo beach for our three-year-old. There's a great park right there, with restrooms, a quiet beach with clean sand - no muck if you go down the street toward Mac's. The water is shallow and calm enough for a toddler to go in / out of the water on his own. Plus... Mac's has the best fried clams and ice cream!

Mayo Beach is my favorite Beach as it is good for families and there are no big dunes or anything. It is great and high tide and at low tide and it is close to the yacht and Country Club where you can play Golf and Tennis

Mayo Beach in Wellfleet is free, with abundant free parking, and is right on the harbor, with stunning views of Great Island and Indian Neck. Not great for swimming at low tide, but otherwise a great hassle-free option during the crowded summertime.