Eastham, MA

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Salt Pond Visitor Center showing food
Use this seaside Massachusetts town as your gateway to explore the Outer Cape and all its attractions, including the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Eastham marks the beginning of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Its beautiful beaches have drawn in visitors for generations.

Walk, drive or bike along Eastham's winding country roads, dotted with quaint wooden cottages, and embrace the feeling of a bygone era. The Pilgrims settled Eastham in 1644. Today, it has a permanent population of fewer than 5,000 residents.

Cape Cod National Seashore is the town's crown jewel. This national park stretches for 40 miles (65 kilometers) along Cape Cod's shoreline. Take your pick of beaches to go for a swim or enjoy a day of sunbathing.

Begin your explorations of the seashore at Salt Pond Visitor Center. Tour the complex's exhibits or catch a short film in its theater to learn more about the area and its history.

Travel back in time at First Encounter Beach. In 1620, British officer Myles Standish disembarked the Mayflower and led an exploration of Cape Cod to find a good place for the Pilgrims to settle. It was at this beach that Standish and his party first encountered the Nauset Native Indians.

Test the waters at Eastham’s many beaches. Coast Guard Beach, with its large sandy shore and calm waters, is very popular among swimmers and sunbathers. See the iconic lighthouse at Nauset Light Beach. Take a tour inside Nauset Lighthouse and enjoy the spectacular views from the top.

For a freshwater experience, go to Great Pond. This large pond located near the town center has two public beaches.

Cape Cod Rail Trail is one of the best ways to explore the area. Bring a bike or rent one in town and ride along this 22-mile (35.4-kilometer) former railroad path, which runs from Dennis to Wellfleet.

Take a walk to the Three Sisters Lighthouses. Visit the replacement lighthouses, which now stand in a line in a field offshore. The original trio were let fall into the Atlantic.

During the summer, Eastam is a hotbed for tourists seeking sun and surf. However, it is a gorgeous place to visit any time of year.

The Rugosa Guest House
The Rugosa Guest House
3 out of 5
4885 US-6, Eastham, MA, 02642
The price is $99 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
$99
per night
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Eastham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Poit's Lighthouse Mini Golf and Buttonbush ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews)
"Quick trip to the Cape to visit family. The Rugosa is a hidden gem! Will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2023

The Rugosa Guest House
Four Points by Sheraton Eastham Cape Cod
Four Points by Sheraton Eastham Cape Cod
3 out of 5
3800 State Hwy, Eastham, MA, 02642
The price is $135 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$135
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Eastham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (665 reviews)
"We’ve stayed here many times and we live it."

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2023

Four Points by Sheraton Eastham Cape Cod
Ocean Park Inn
Ocean Park Inn
2 out of 5
3900 State Highway, Eastham, MA, 02642
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Eastham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (465 reviews)
"The staff was friendly. The room was clean and very comfortable. I’d absolutely stay there again and I would recommend it to my friends. Also the room was affordable. Also conveniently located."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2022

Ocean Park Inn
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The Pet-Friendly Surf Shack Hideaway on the Cove
The Pet-Friendly Surf Shack Hideaway on the Cove
Eastham, MA
Stay at this vacation home in Eastham. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and barbecue grills. Popular attractions Edward Penniman House and Barn and Swift-Daley ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Cape Escape
"Wonderful time at this home. Perfect escape especially for off season. House was immaculate. Master bed was very comfortable. Couches and living room were great! Very clean. Had essential like paper towels to get us started which was more than enough for our stay. Very quiet location. And we appreciated ..."

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2023

The Pet-Friendly Surf Shack Hideaway on the Cove
Charming one bedroom cottage in Eastham
Charming one bedroom cottage in Eastham
Eastham, MA
Stay at this cottage in Eastham. Enjoy an in-room DVD player, barbecue grills, and a TV. Popular attractions Edward Penniman House and Barn and Swift-Daley House ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)
Eastham cottage
"Comfortable well appointed cottage."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2022

Charming one bedroom cottage in Eastham
14417: Waterfront cottage with boat dock. Dog friendly, beautiful views!
14417: Waterfront cottage with boat dock. Dog friendly, beautiful views!
Eastham, MA
Stay at this cottage in Eastham. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and an arcade/game room. Our guests praise the family amenities in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews)
Fun time
"Enjoyed our time"

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2022

14417: Waterfront cottage with boat dock. Dog friendly, beautiful views!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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