Quick Summary: Cape Cod, MA is one of New England 's most famous summer vacation destinations with many unique tourist attractions, beaches and restaurants.


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1. Ballston Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Ballston Beach | Beaches on Cape Cod, MA
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2. Cockle Cove Beach, Cape Cod ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Cockle Cove Beach, Cape Cod | Beaches on Cape Cod, MA
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3. Crosby Landing Beach, Cape Cod

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Crosby Landing Beach, Cape Cod | Beaches on Cape Cod, MA
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4. Dowses Beach

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Dowses Beach | Beaches on Cape Cod, MA
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5. Ellis Landing Beach

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Ellis Landing Beach | Beaches on Cape Cod, MA
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6. First Encounter Beach, Cape Cod

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First Encounter Beach, Cape Cod | Beaches on Cape Cod, MA
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7. Kalmus Beach, Cape Cod

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Kalmus Beach, Cape Cod | Beaches on Cape Cod, MA
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8. Long Beach

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Long Beach | Beaches on Cape Cod, MA
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9. Old Silver Beach, Cape Cod

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Old Silver Beach, Cape Cod | Beaches on Cape Cod, MA
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10. Paine's Creek Beach

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Paine's Creek Beach | Beaches on Cape Cod, MA
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11. Race Point Beach, Cape Cod

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Race Point Beach, Cape Cod | Beaches on Cape Cod, MA
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12. Red River Beach

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Red River Beach | Beaches on Cape Cod, MA
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13. Sandy Neck Beach

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Sandy Neck Beach | Beaches on Cape Cod, MA
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14. Sea Gull Beach

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Sea Gull Beach | Beaches on Cape Cod, MA
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15. South Cape Beach State Park

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South Cape Beach State Park | Beaches on Cape Cod, MA
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16. West Dennis Beach, Cape Cod

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West Dennis Beach, Cape Cod | Beaches on Cape Cod, MA
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17. White Crest Beach, Cape Cod

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White Crest Beach, Cape Cod | Beaches on Cape Cod, MA
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Summary & FAQ Ballston Beach Cockle Cove Beach, Cape Cod Crosby Landing Beach, Cape Cod Dowses Beach Ellis Landing Beach First Encounter Beach, Cape Cod Kalmus Beach, Cape Cod Long Beach Old Silver Beach, Cape Cod Paine's Creek Beach Race Point Beach, Cape Cod Red River Beach Sandy Neck Beach Sea Gull Beach South Cape Beach State Park West Dennis Beach, Cape Cod White Crest Beach, Cape Cod

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