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Chapin Beach, Cape Cod

Dennis, MA

41.73294° N, -70.231519° W

Where: Chapin Beach Road, Dennis View Map

Water Type: Salt water

Type: Calm

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Good for: Swimming, Fishing, Skimboarding

About

Popular with 4WD owners—one needs special permits to drive on the beach. A Cape Cod Bay beach, backed by low sand dunes giving it a very private feel, this beach is perfect for ,swimming, sunbathing and exploring the tidal flats.

Reviews

10 rated reviews | 22 total reviews


Walpole, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Mar 2023

7/15/2023

We already knew we loved Mayflower beach from our trip last year, but Chaplin was new to us this year. The way it transformed from tide pools to explore to the perfect depth water for littles to float and swim over the course of the morning was really perfect for us!


Fair Lawn, NJ
3 reviews
Member since: May 2013

7/30/2022

White sand, clear turquoise water - feels lile you’re in the Caribbean.


West Yarmouth, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Sep 2021

9/2/2021

This was such a heaven on earth beach. We were mind blown with the views and excited about how much fun our kids had.


2 reviews
Member since: Dec 2021

8/27/2021

It's family friendly, not overcrowded, clean, calm and picturesque.


USA
2 reviews
Member since: May 2021

7/31/2021

Beautiful beach that you can walk out about 200 yards at low tide. Amazing tidal flats you could put a chair on and feel like you are in the middle of the ocean.
Amazing sunsets.


Framingham, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Jun 2012

6/1/2021

At low tide, you can walk out for miles into the ocean and the sunset is one of the most amazing on the cape.


USA
2 reviews
Member since: Jul 2020

9/11/2020

Spectacular at low tide. Found 2 dozen giant surf clam shells. Especially wonderful off season,


Millbury, MA
1 review
Member since: Aug 2020

7/25/2020

We discovered the amazing sunsets at Chapins Beach on our first trip here. We loved it so much that we got married on this beach this year. It was an amazing and picture-perfect “pop up” wedding ceremony that delighted our friends and strangers alike!


2 reviews
Member since: Sep 2019

10/2/2019

Beautiful beach but Beware of high tide !!! Haha we almost got stuck on the sand bar


Watertown, MA
4 reviews
Member since: Apr 2015

8/3/2019

Low tide provides spacious private beach experience for 6 hours everyday. My second choice is Skatet Beach in Orleans.


USA
2 reviews
Member since: Aug 2019

8/3/2019

It's a close walk to the dunes of Grey's Beach...so much fun in the whirlpools! But watch out! The tide comes in fast, and the currents are wicked!


Liverpool, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Oct 2018

9/30/2018

Great beach to enjoy watching wind surfers braving the waves. We enjoyed walking for long distance at low tide in the early mornings!


Attleboro, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Jun 2010

8/26/2018

My favorite beaches are Chapin's and Sea Street (Dennis bayside) and both are an easy drive. Both beaches are awesome for the sand and swimming at either low or high tide.


United States
2 reviews
Member since: Jul 2018

8/21/2018

white sands and GREAT for the kids at low tide when the tide pools are around. The kids loved catching little fish, hermit crabs, etc. Great for families! Parking is limited so go early (pre 10am)


Ronkonkoma, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Aug 2018

7/28/2018

Chapin Beach had tide pools full of treasures for the kids to explore during low tide and shallow surf at low or high tide that's perfect for swimming.


Gloversville, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Aug 2017

7/1/2017

A smaller less congested beach ..excellent for children.


2 reviews
Member since: Jun 2016

8/6/2016

Kind of a quieter beach but when tide is out it can be a long walk to the water. great for kids as there is a large area to run around when tide is out.


Utica, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Apr 2015

7/18/2015

We are from New York. This beach was worth the wait! My kids and I went in and explored and my husband waited in the car a half hour for an opening! Get there early if u want to get in! AMAZING! We have never seen anything like it! Beautiful! The dunes & a mile walk out...


Webster, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Jan 2013

6/6/2015

Miles of sandy beach to walk on and if you are looking for a 'quieter' beach - this is it !


Coventry, CT
2 reviews
Member since: Mar 2013

7/5/2014

Warm bay water, dramatic tide changes, beautiful grassy sand bars, relatively uncrowded.


Woburn, MA
3 reviews
Member since: Feb 2008

5/30/2014

We had a picnic lunch on Chapin Beach and watched about 30 kite surfers!


Branford, CT
2 reviews
Member since: Aug 2013

9/26/2013

Tidal pools are cool you can walk out for what seems like miles. Sand makes amazing "art" and pet friendly!!

Chapin Beach Vacation Rentals

Dennis
ID 19705
Mayflower Beach
ID 31323
9 BR
9 ½ baths
Sleeps 30
Mayflower Beach Villas Compound
Mayflower Beach Villas Compound
Distance to beach: 200 yards from Mayflower Beach
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Mid Cape Area
ID 29098
2 BR
1 bath
Sleeps 3
Seaside getaway, steps to a private bayside beach!
Seaside getaway, steps to a private bayside beach!
Distance to beach: 50 yards to PRIVATE BEACH b/w Mayflower & Chapin
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Mayflower Beach
ID 29081
3 BR
2 ½ baths
Sleeps 10
Tradewinds- 3 bedroom-just 200 yards from Mayflower Beach
Tradewinds- 3 bedroom-just 200 yards from Mayflower Beach
Distance to beach: 200 Yards from Mayflower Beach
2 reviews read reviews
Dennis
ID 32151
3 BR
1 bath
Sleeps 6
The Sand Dollar: 2/10 Mile From Chapin & Mayflower Beaches
The Sand Dollar: 2/10 Mile From Chapin & Mayflower Beaches
Distance to beach: 2/10 mile to Mayflower Beach and 2/10 mile to Chapin Beach
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Mayflower Beach
ID 29057
3 BR
2 ½ baths
Sleeps 10
Masthead: 3 Bedroom Just 200 Yards from the Beach
Masthead: 3 Bedroom Just 200 Yards from the Beach
Distance to beach: 200 Yards from Bayview beach & Mayflower Beach
2 reviews read reviews
Mayflower Beach
ID 29072
3 BR
2 ½ baths
Sleeps 10
''Bayview'': 3 Bedroom just 200 yards from the beach
''Bayview'': 3 Bedroom just 200 yards from the beach
Distance to beach: 200 Yards from Mayflower Beach
8 reviews read reviews
Mayflower Beach
ID 29071
3 BR
2 ½ baths
Sleeps 10
''Seagull'' 3 Bedroom Just 200 Yards from the Beach
''Seagull'' 3 Bedroom Just 200 Yards from the Beach
Distance to beach: 200 Yards from Mayflower Beach
1 review read review
Mayflower Beach
ID 29070
3 BR
2 ½ baths
Sleeps 10
''Snug Harbor'' 3 Bedroom 200 Yards from Mayflower Beach
''Snug Harbor'' 3 Bedroom 200 Yards from Mayflower Beach
Distance to beach: 200 Yards from Mayflower Beach
2 reviews read reviews

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