Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, Chatham

Excellent beach! We came here at the end of our vacation and had an awesome time. There is a good amount of parking and a visitor kiosk, (while the visitor center is closed) but the bathrooms are port-a-potties, even though the actual bathrooms are only accessible from the outside and are single person. The walk to the trail to the beach goes on the road and it's a bit hard to see as we passed it the first time. Once you get to the beach it is beautiful. There is informative signs and plenty of birds and some crabs. We didn't see any seals, but maybe it wasn't the a good day for it or something. I would definitely recommend!

A gorgeous wildlife preserve for experiencing the natural beauty of Cape Cod. There are lots of great walking trails, scenic views and beaches to explore. The beaches are clean, family friendly and beautiful! The water in the inlet is calm and ideal for smaller children to swim. Beware that the tick warning signs are no joke. Stay on the paths and stay out of the tall grasses. There's only a very small parking lot at the center, so during the busy summer season be prepared to park in the designated roadway area and walk a fair way uphill to the park. The local roads around the preserve are private residential streets and don't allow parking. Also while the park is very family friendly, if you bring a stroller for little ones or a beach cart, there are LOTS of stairs to get down the cliffs to the beautiful beaches. If you have access to a boat rental or are thinking about taking a charter out to the uninhabited Monomoy Island to enjoy the beaches and see the seals, it's well worth it! Wear plenty of sunscreen (there is absolutely no shade) and pack plenty of water. A visit with the seals and exploring the island is an experience not to be missed!