Cape Cod National Seashore
Cape Cod National Seashore protects 40 miles of sandy beaches, dunes, and marshes along the Atlantic Ocean. It stretches across the outer arm of Cape Cod.
People love its wide open beaches, tall lighthouses, and gentle bike trails through pine forests. It is a favorite summer escape for swimming, seal-spotting, and building sandcastles.
Wildlife
Gray seals often pop their heads out of the waves near the shore. Shorebirds, crabs, and even whales offshore make every visit an animal adventure.
Activities
You can swim, ride bikes on paved trails, or climb the Nauset and Highland lighthouses. Ranger programs teach kids about the dunes and the sea.
Scenery
Golden sand dunes rise beside crashing blue waves and grassy salt marshes. Sunrises over the Atlantic paint the whole beach in pink and orange.