Cape Cod National Seashore

Covering more than 43,000 acres, the Cape Cod National Seashore was created by American President John F. Kennedy in 1961. This awe-inspiring natural treasure is home to incredible beaches like Coast Guard Beach, tremendous hiking trails, and stellar scenic overlooks.

National Seashore Coast Guard Beach -

A superb swimming beach during the summer months, Coast Guard Beach offers many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Located behind the former Coast Guard Station, Nauset March is where you can witness shorebirds on the tidal flats and see salt marsh grass systems close up. At Nauset Spit, you can walk directly onto a barrier beach system and observe seals. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/coast-guard-beach-eastham.htm

Cape Cod National Seashore Hiking Trails -

There are innumerable scenic trails in Cape Cod National Seashore for hikers of all skill levels. They range from Nauset Marsh Trail, Atlantic White Cedar Trail, and Great Island Trail to Small's Swamp Trail, Beech Forest Trail, and Fort Hill and Red Maple Swamp Trail. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/outdooractivities.htm

National Seashore Scenic Overlooks -

Great views await your arrival at several Cape Cod National Seashore scenic overlooks. Nauset and Three Sisters Lighthouses afford visitors the opportunity to enjoy amazing ocean and marsh views plus a chance to see historic lighthouses. Pilgrim Heights delivers views of kettle hole with distant views of the Province Lands sand dunes. Old Harbor Life-Saving Station offers delightful dune and ocean views. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/upload/Scenicrevisefinal-2.pdf