North Beach in Cape Cod National Park

North Beach

Solitude, soft sand, lively surf and lovely views make this a five-mile journey worth taking.

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North Beach Details

You'll need a boat or a 4x4 vehicle to get to North Beach, but the solitude, soft sand, lively surf and lovely views make this a five-mile journey worth taking. If you have your own boat, you can reach the beach from Pleasant Bay. If not, rent a water taxi or drive from Nauset Beach, where you can buy an off-road vehicle (ORV) permit. No facilities or lifeguards.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around North Beach

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0.8 mi away

Nauset Outer Beach

A beautiful landscape of dune grass, marshes, and sandy beaches.

3.6 mi away

Nauset Beach

Plenty of activity, amenities, and fellow beachgoers at this popular Cape Cod landmark.

5.6 mi away

Old Cove Burying Ground

The final resting place of three Mayflower passengers.

5.9 mi away

Fort Hill Trail

One of the oldest settled areas on Cape Cod.

6.0 mi away

Penniman House

A quintessential sea-captain's home built in 1868.