Sandy Neck Beach
#7 in Best Cape Cod Beaches
Pebbly Sandy Neck Beach spans 6 miles in Barnstable, a town in the Mid Cape area. Known for its 4,700 acres of dunes, marshes and forests, this beach doubles as a wildlife refuge for a variety of animals, including the endangered piping plover bird. Plus, Sandy Neck boasts charming shacks and cottages, as well as walking trails. One portion of this picturesque beach is also designated for off-road vehicles, so drivers with permits can cruise onto the shore.
Craigville Beach
#8 in Best Cape Cod Beaches
Offering showers, umbrella rentals and handicap accessibility, Craigville Beach in Barnstable is convenient for everyone. While it attracts many swimmers and sunbathers to its wide swath of shore, recent visitors said it’s also a great spot for children. What’s more, several restaurants sit across the street, making it possible to quickly grab lunch. Parking is easier to find here than at other sandy spots in the region, but keep in mind that like other Cape Cod beaches, Craigville requires buying a beach sticker to park on-site.
