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Best Family Beaches in Massachusetts
2 Massachusetts Cape Cod National Seashore beaches ideal for families — Nauset Beach's classics and Herring Cove's magnificent sunsets.
Nauset Beach
Cape Cod National Seashore's beloved barrier beach in Orleans — 10 miles of protected Atlantic beach with a visitor center, excellent beginner surf, and a rotating seal colony.
Herring Cove Beach
Provincetown's west-facing Cape Cod Bay beach — the only National Seashore beach with spectacular sunsets over the water, welcoming atmosphere, and calmer swimming.
Beach Comparison
| Beach | Sand | Water Clarity | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nauset Beach | Fine White Atlantic Sand | Good | ★★★★☆ |
| Herring Cove Beach | Fine Dark Sand | Good | ★★★★☆ |