Chatham Beaches

Break at North Beach

1 review

Where: Scatteree Rd., Chatham

Good for: boating, fishing, surfing, clamming, swimming

Access to this pristine beach is either by boat from Pleasant Bay or by driving over sand (permit required) from Nauset Beach. One side of the beach provides ocean waves while the other side provides ...

Chatham Light

22 reviews

Where: Shore Rd., Chatham

Good for: Walking ( swimming restricted to certain areas)

With its expansive sandy beach Chatham Light Beach is a great place to walk along the water. Due to strong currents and tides, some sections of the beach are closed to swimming. But there still is ple...

Cockle Cove Beach

7 reviews

Where: Cockle Cove Road, Chatham

Good for: Swimming, Walking, Windsurfing

Calm waves and a nice sandy beach make this a popular beach for young and old alike. Parking is available for a daily fee.

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Forest Beach

10 reviews

Where: Forest Beach Rd, Chatham

Good for: Swimming, Walking

A local's favorite, this quiet beach is great for swimming and has an abundance of seashells. There is a small parking lot and the parking is free.

Hardings Beach

39 reviews

Where: Harding Beach Road, Chatham

Good for: Swimming, Walking, Windsurfing

A great family beach. Warmer water, sandy beach, and calm surf make it an ideal spot to spend the day. Parking is available for a daily fee.

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Jackknife Harbor Beach

5 reviews

Where: Pleasant Bay, North Chatham, Chatham

Good for: Skimboarding, Swimming, Boating

This small beach in a sheltered cove is great for kids for swimming and exploring and is popular with windsurfers as well as kayakers heading out to Monomoy.

Pleasant Street Beach has beauti...

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Monomoy Island

5 reviews

Where: Monomoy Island, Chatham

Good for: Fishing, Walking

Take a boat from Stage Harbor or use water Taxi to this secluded beach. Located on in a wildlife refuge, there is plenty of birdwatching to be done. Don't forget to bring your fishing rod, some of the...

North Beach

1 review

Where: North Beach, Chatham

Good for: Fishing, Skimboarding, Surfing, Swimming

Looking to get away from the crowds then this is the beach for you. This gorgeous stretch of beach is only accessible by 4WD or water Taxi which leave regularly from the Chatham fish pier.

Oyster Pond Beach

12 reviews

Where: Stage Harbor Rd, Chatham

Good for: Swimming, Walking

Oyster Pond is a sunny, open beach right in Chatham. Popular with families and small children. Parking is free, but fills up quickly.

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Pleasant Street

3 reviews

Where: Pleasant Street, Chatham

Good for: Swimming, Walking

This small beach is popular with windsurfers as well as kayakers heading out to Monomoy. Pleasant Street Beach has beautiful sunsets and interesting rock jetties to explore.

Ridgevale Beach

46 reviews

Where: Ridgevale Drive, Chatham

Good for: Swimming, Walking

One of the largest beaches in Chatham, it is popular beach to go to in the summer. The calm waters make it ideal for swimming. There is parking available for a daily fee.

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Schoolhouse Pond Beach

Where: Old Queen Anne Road, Chatham

Good for: Swimming, Boating

A roped off swimming area makes this beach popular with families with smaller children. The beach is shady which provides a nice break from the sun. Parking is available for a daily fee.

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South Beach

1 review

Where: Shore Road by Chatham Light, Chatham

Good for: Swimming, Windsurfing

South Beach has an expansive stretch of sand. It is an ideal spot for watching the seals, sunbathing, or just taking a walk. There is limited half-hour parking. Shuttle bus service is available at El...

White Pond

5 reviews

Where: Queen Ann Rd, Chatham

Good for: Swimming, canoeing, Kayaking

An all around great place to enjoy a summer day. There is a small, but pleasant beach and is a fantastic spot for swimming, kayaking, canoeing or just relaxing. There is a small parking area.