Head of the Meadow Beach
This is the place if you're looking for nothing but sand, surf and solitude.
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Head of the Meadow Beach Details
Backed by towering cliffs, Head of the Meadow Beach is your place if you're looking for nothing but sand, surf and solitude. At low tide, look for the remains of the *Frances*, which sunk in a gale here in 1872. Body-surfing amid the sandbars is fun, and you may be able to join in a friendly game of beach volleyball, too. You can hike for miles along the quiet beach, but there are lifeguards and seasonal restrooms near the main parking area.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Head of the Meadow Beach
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0.1 mi away
Head of the Meadows - South
A semi-portable, non-flush restroom.
0.2 mi away
Head of the Meadows - North
A semi-portable, non-flush restroom.
0.3 mi away
Head of Meadow Trail
An opportunity to hike for up to 10 miles along the shoreline.
1.2 mi away
Highland House Museum
Learn about the lives of seafarers and the Native American tribes who settled the Cape.
1.2 mi away
Highland House Museum
Located in the museum next to the parking lot.
