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Sandy Neck Beach, Cape Cod

Sandwich, MA

41.738753° N, -70.380585° W

Where: Sandy Neck Rd, Sandwich View Map

Water Type: Salt water

Type: Calm

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Good for: Swimming, Fishing, Skimboarding, 4WD

About

This large beach has plenty of space to spread out. The sand is not as soft as some other Cape Cod beaches, but the views are lovely. The water is calm, allowing for good swimming. 4WD- Driving on the beach is permissible and requires a special permit from the Town of Barnstable / Sticker prices vary. Parking is available for a daily fee.

Reviews

3 rated reviews | 12 total reviews


Charlotte, NC
2 reviews
Member since: Jan 2018

7/29/2023

Wide beach with plenty of room to set up chairs, umbrellas, etc. - and the beach is aptly named because it is very sandy. Great beach for walking and also swimming.


Seattle, WA
2 reviews
Member since: Nov 2020

6/19/2021

Time your stay at low tide so you can walk through the water to the sand bar just off the beach!


Nashua, NH
2 reviews
Member since: Jun 2015

7/29/2017

Clean, not crowded, love the dunes, but the deer flies can be a problem!


United States
3 reviews
Member since: Apr 2017

7/15/2017

Our son loved this beach because when the tide went out he could walk for miles on the sandbar to look for crabs and seashells


Arlington, VA
3 reviews
Member since: Mar 2010

5/31/2017

good hiking as well as nice beach. Don't forget to bring the beach pass!


United States
2 reviews
Member since: Jul 2015

8/10/2015

Take a walk down the beach and you arrive at a shallow sandy area, warm enough to jump right in and swim. No motels, just dunes and the ocean. No crowds, Picture perfect..


Scotland, CT
5 reviews
Member since: Jun 2009

6/6/2015

We have been going there for over 50 years.


Brewster, MA
13 reviews
Member since: Jan 2007

Gorgeous and meaningful
4/6/2014

We took my grandfather to Sandy Neck, fond memories! Perhaps the most beautiful Cape Cod sunsets. The drive to beach is gorgeous with walking trails and small dunes.


Irvington, NY
6 reviews
Member since: Oct 2010

1/18/2014

I have only been visiting off-season and this Bay beach is long, beautiful and unpopulated.


Philadelphia, PA
2 reviews
Member since: Aug 2013

9/1/2013

The ocean view was spectacular. The beach is covered with beautiful stones with many colors and patterns.


Concord, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Aug 2013

7/27/2013

Beautiful sand dunes and clear water. Snack bar, bathrooms and showers.


Irvington, NY
6 reviews
Member since: Oct 2010

1/12/2013

It was my favorite because it was right outside my backdoor.

Sandy Neck Beach Vacation Rentals

West Barnstable
ID 34704
4 BR
2 ½ baths
Sleeps 8
Sandy Neck Beach house w/AC on Great Marsh
Sandy Neck Beach house w/AC on Great Marsh
Distance to beach: 1/2 mile to Sandy Neck Beach
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West Barnstable - Old King's H
ID 35011
2 BR
1 bath
Sleeps 4
Cape Classic, Near Bay Beaches & Walking Trails
Cape Classic, Near Bay Beaches & Walking Trails
Distance to beach: 2.8 mi to Sandy Neck Beach and 3.0 miles to Hathaway's Pond
24 reviews read reviews
West Barnstable
ID 11223
4 BR
2 baths
Sleeps 8
Architectural Gem with Hot Tub, and Marsh/Harbor View
Architectural Gem with Hot Tub, and Marsh/Harbor View
Distance to beach: 2.9 Hathaway's Pond and 3.3 Millway Beach
4 reviews read reviews
Barnstable
ID 34785
3 BR
2 ½ baths
Sleeps 10
Northside Tranquil Perfection .3 Miles to Sandy Neck Beach
Northside Tranquil Perfection .3 Miles to Sandy Neck Beach
Distance to beach: .5 Sandy Neck Beach
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