Beaches in Wellfleet, Cape Cod, MA

Click here for parking fee information. White Crest Beach has it all. Big dunes, soft sands, beautiful blue waters, and rough waves make this beach a prime spot for a long list of activities. The choppy waters found out at sea are great for surfers, but the gentler waves just off the shore are good for swimming too. This beach is also well-stocked with useful amenities like local eateries, large parking, public restrooms, and on-duty lifeguards. Adventurous thrill-seekers can even be seen hang-gliding around this beach, while those looking to keep their feet on the ground might like to check out White Crest's volleyball courts or share a picnic with family and friends.

Easily accessible and very popular with both the locals and tourists in the area, Cahoon Hollow Beach is one of Wellfleet's best and prettiest beaches. In the summer, this beach can get very lively with hundreds of people playing games, relaxing, and having fun, but it gets much quieter in the colder months of the year. Bordered by 75-foot dunes, Cahoon Hollow is a lot of fun for families with young children or groups of friends, and the conditions here are just right for various activities like surfing and swimming. Parking isn't free here, but there are several good amenities like the local Beachcomber Restaurant (opens around Memorial Day) and public restrooms.

Family Beaches in Wellfleet, Cape Cod, MA:

One of the biggest ponds in the Wellfleet area, Gull Pond is ideal for folks who aren't too interested in lounging around on the sand but actually want to get out on the water and have some active fun. There is a small sandy beach here which is a nice spot for a picnic or sunbathing session, but the main reason people visit Gull Pond is to indulge in water activities like swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. A rental service is located on site offering kayaks and canoes at good prices, and there are other basic amenities here too like parking and restrooms.

If you're looking for one of the most family-friendly beaches in the Wellfleet area, Marconi Beach is a fine place to start. Fitted with lots of useful amenities like restrooms and showers, as well as on-duty lifeguards, this Wellfleet beach stretches out a long way, offering silky smooth white sands and nice warm waters, especially in summer. Be sure to visit in the early mornings to watch the sunrise or in the evenings to admire the stars above. Other good activities at this beach including swimming, surfing, and beachcombing, but there's not a lot of shade here so you may have to bring along an umbrella or tent.