Cape Cod National Seashore: Hours, Address, Cape Cod National Seashore Reviews: 5/5
Cape Cod National Seashore
Cape Cod National Seashore
5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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Over 40,000 beautiful acres of protected beach and dunes, stretching from Chatham to Provincetown.
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Restaurants
28 within 3 miles

Arnold’s Lobster & Clam Bar
1,509
1.8 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • American • Vegetarian Friendly

Lobster Shanty
270
1.6 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood

Good Eats on 6
23
1.9 mi$ • Quick Bites • American • Pizza
Eastham Superette
3
1.8 mi

Sam's Deli
219
2.1 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Deli • Vegetarian Friendly

Red Barn Pizza & More
350
2.1 mi$ • Quick Bites • American • Pizza

Hole In One Bakery & Coffee Shop
309
2.2 mi$ • Bakeries • American • Vegetarian Friendly

Town Crier Restaurant
10
1.8 mi$ • American

Fairway Restaurant & Pizzeria
439
2.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly

Nauset Ice Cream
149
2.2 mi$ • Dessert
Attractions
51 within 6 miles

Coast Guard Beach
631
0.2 miBeaches

Nauset Light Beach
300
0.5 miBeaches

Nauset Light
427
1 miLighthouses

Salt Pond Visitor Center
391
1.4 miVisitor Centers • History Museums

First Encounter Beach
253
1.9 miHistoric Sites • Beaches

Fort Hill Rural Historic District
165
2.1 miHistoric Walking Areas

Marconi Beach
532
Beaches

Nauset Beach
750
Beaches

Skaket Beach
446
Beaches

The Three Sisters Lighthouses
138
1.2 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses
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BLMerce
Kensington, MD739 contributions
Couples
What a magnificent gem! Beautiful views, historical landmarks, hiking, bicycling, lighthouses and beaches. Everything is free with a National Park Pass. Most things are free without a Park Pass. There are two visitor centers with museums and gift stores and free moves. There are Ranger Programs for adults and children. Unfortunately one must navigate the traffic to get there.
Written July 31, 2022
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diaq
Palm Harbor, FL656 contributions
We stopped at both visitor centers and both offer interesting information about the park. Very friendly and helpful rangers at both centers. We drove and stopped at many of the different areas to take in the views, walk along the beach, and have a nice picnic lunch. We also were lucky enough to see several seals playing in the water at Head of the Meadows Beach. Highland lighthouse was not open when we were there due to renovations. Highly recommend Old Harbor Life-Saving Station Museum. Lots of interesting information and the staff was also very knowledgeable and helpful.
Written July 14, 2022
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Ann P
Memphis, TN44 contributions
Family
We stopped at both visitors centers (Salt Pond and Province Lands) and completed the Junior Ranger Badges (ages 12&9). We enjoyed hiking the salt pond trail, learning about the Cape Cod through videos and the museum, and also spied whales from the shore. What a beautiful part of the country.
Written July 5, 2022
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dorlucie
New York City, NY166 contributions
Couples
A fantastic autumn day by the seashore. The weather is wonderful so what better to do than picnic on the beach. Suffers and seals in full view
Written October 13, 2021
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Jonathan Chan
La Jolla, California, USA249 contributions
Family
Mikes and miles of gorgeous beaches. The ocean is beautiful and the sand feels amazing between your toes. Plenty of space to explore, picnic, relax, swim.
Written September 17, 2021
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Mike M
Tacoma55 contributions
Family
Made multiple visits to CCNS during our week in the area - from PTown to Eastham. Despite the ranger stations being closed, the staff were still accessible and helpful. Lots to see and do here - from homesteads and old buildings, to natural wonders. Loved it.
Written September 14, 2021
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KBD87
Arkansas1,045 contributions
Couples
We traveled up Cape Cod stopping several times at various beaches and visitor centers of the Cape Cod National Seashore. In a word it is breathtaking! Beautiful sand dunes and beaches as well as wild and pristine areas that seem untouched by man. Do not miss this!
Written September 10, 2021
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XerkUSA
USA173 contributions
We were at the seashore outside Provincetown. It was beautiful, well kept, great views from the visitor center area as well as from the beach. We weren't there for the beach, but had we been, we would have been very pleased.
Written September 4, 2021
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jaseaton
Silver Spring, MD2,416 contributions
Solo
At least once a summer and usually often, we get put to the National Seashore...bike paths, Coast Giars Beach, glorious views, miles of undeveloped beach...what more could you ask for?
Written August 25, 2021
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Maltipoo16
New York848 contributions
Friends
Such an amazing trip to the Cape cod National Seashore. We visited Nauset Light, Three Sisters Light, Coastguard Beach, Provincetown Visitor Center, Salt Pond, Salt Pond Visitor Center, and Highland Light. Only complaint of our trip was that Highland Light was completely torn down for construction and there was literally nothing to see.
Written August 21, 2021
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NanzaNanza
New Jersey93 contributions
What time does it open? We would like to go super early to see the sunrise and ride our bikes.
jaseaton
Silver Spring, MD2,416 contributions
So far as I'm aware, the trails are always open. It's only the visitor's center that has limited hours, and now, of course with Covid, it's always closed.
nodelays1030
United States49 contributions
We know it’s not totally legal, but which sections of the beach could my wife and I sunbathe nude? and is there parking nearby that’s walkable?
Steven W
Lebanon, NJ48 contributions
Not sure about the sunbathing, but there's definitely parking in the park (at the front entrance with a shuttle) and some right by the shore, but that's limited. Enjoy
Burcottguy
Leighton Buzzard, UK319 contributions
Where is the best beach to see seals on cape cod?
KAREN L STRYCHARZ
West Springfield, MA115 contributions
Just about “all the beaches at the “National Seashore have great viewing”, for seals! I have observed them at “all the beaches from Chatham to P’town!” Honestly, the more crowded the beaches are( especially during high season) the less chance of seeing seals but no matter how busy it is you are still bound to catch a glimpse or two of seals bobbing in the ocean waves( so fun to watch)! Chatham( near the lighthouse) has the most and if you go around five or six pm you are bound to see lots, in particular! Just stand up in parking lot, looking down and you will see them! Nauset Beach & Coast Guard Beach, at the National Seashore in Eastham had the most! They were swimming right beside my son surfing, not afraid at all. They seemed to come out in droves around five pm when each was more deserted but they were still there mid-day, too! We saw them at Marconi Station in Wellfleet ( lots), as well. We rented a house in Truro last yr in June and probably five or six were surfing in waves astone’s throw from our chairs!when my sisters and I went into the water( almost no one else there) the seals remained almost beside us! They were not afraid at all! We go out to Cape Cod several times a year for over 50 plus years now, all seasons and different times...we love the Cape so much!!!! If you go to Nauset or Coast Guard Beach in Eastham or Marconi Beach( definitely stop and see the “White Swamp” tucked to left of beach road if you go there! Amazing to see and “Marconi Station!” You will love the “WHITE CEDAR SWAMP”... boardwalk and everything!) P’town ( Race Point) had seals too but I recommend the other three heavily, first! You can observe them pretty much at all the beaches but as I said before Nauset and Coast Guard Beach in Eastham are the best beaches! Go to Chatham to just “observe them!” Enjoy!
Are dogs allowed
JIMMIE56
Truro, MA
Yes and No! Allowed only in limited areas, with variety of rules.
Avoid areas with seals to prevent pet from catching the distemper virus.
HurricaneGrandma
Montreal, Canada76 contributions
HURRICANE Grandma(88) and I (her daughter)are considering visting the Cape for a few days after New Years,We basically love nature,looove family or cozy restaurants with homemade food made with love e.g we love fish, home made soup and we are looking for a place to stay where its informal, very clean, quiet and the hosts are just nice decent people.Is this realistic or is it too cold and nothing much to do..... we are not really shoppers unless an interesting local artisan. Any ideas?
HurricaneGrandma
Montreal, Canada76 contributions
HURRICANE Grandma(88) and I (her daughter)are considering visting the Cape for a few days after New Years,We basically love nature,looove family or cozy restaurants with homemade food made with love e.g we love fish, home made soup and we are looking for a place to stay where its informal, very clean, quiet and the hosts are just nice decent people.Is this realistic or is it too cold and nothing much to do..... we are not really shoppers unless an interesting local artisan. Any ideas?
Nancy H
Fort Lauderdale, FL95 contributions
there are a lot of really cozy cozy restaurants in p-town and along the way to p-town as far as visiting the National Seashore it maybe really cold in January I'm from Florida so to me it would be freezing as far as the hotel there's some cute little places in P town if I had to stay on the cape that's probably where I would stay either that or Hyannis
Laurie K
Mashpee, MA1 contribution
WhichWhich beach has the easiest accessibility for physically disabled
SPN21
Ringgold, GA646 contributions
I cannot say we have experience at all the beaches but Race Point Beach at Provincetown had access that would likely make accessibility easier for the disabled. Plastic grates over the sand provided a stable pathway most of the way to the water's edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Cod National Seashore
- Cape Cod National Seashore is open:
- Tue - Thu 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Fri - Mon 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- We recommend booking Cape Cod National Seashore tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 2 Cape Cod National Seashore tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Cape Cod National Seashore:
- (1.62 mi) Inn at the Oaks
- (2.08 mi) Fort Hill Bed and Breakfast
- (2.57 mi) Midway Motel
- (2.85 mi) Eagle Wing Inn - Cape Cod
- (3.85 mi) Whalewalk Inn & Spa
- Restaurants near Cape Cod National Seashore:
- (1.84 mi) Arnold’s Lobster & Clam Bar
- (2.17 mi) Hole In One Bakery & Coffee Shop
- (2.09 mi) Sam's Deli
- (2.18 mi) Fairway Restaurant & Pizzeria
- (4.29 mi) Ice Cream Cafe
- Attractions near Cape Cod National Seashore:
- (0.16 mi) Coast Guard Beach
- (0.46 mi) Nauset Light Beach
- (1.29 mi) Cape Kayaking
- (1.02 mi) Nauset Light
- (1.45 mi) Salt Pond Visitor Center