Nauset Light Beach is a one-mile-long beach on the east coast of outer Cape Cod in Eastham, Massachusetts. It is part of Cape Cod National Seashore.[1] Historic Nauset Light, which visitors can tour, is just inland from the beach. It is one mile north from Coast Guard Beach.
Nauset Light Beach | |
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Beach | |
  Nauset Light Beach | |
| Coordinates: 41°51′35″N 69°57′05″W / 41.85972°N 69.95139°W | |
| Location | Eastham, Massachusetts, Cape Cod |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 1 mile (1.6 km) |
| Access | Cable Dr. to Ocean View Dr., Eastham |
The beach is backed by massive sand dunes which results in steep stairs down to the beautiful sandy beach. It is a very popular beach (the parking lot can fill by 10 a.m.) and often has large waves great for surfing and bodyboarding.[2]
Restrooms and bathhouse are open seasonally.[3]
References
edit- ^ Nauset Light Beach National Park Service. Retrieved June 21, 2018
- ^ "Nauset Light Beach". Cape Cod Online. Cape Cod Times. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
- ^ "Cape Cod National Seashore - Nauset Light Beach". National Park Service. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
External links
editU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nauset Light Beach
- Nauset Light Beach National Park Service