Nauset Beach

Barnstable, Massachusetts, US

South End

169 species

Nauset Beach

Orleans, Massachusetts 02653

Nauset Beach (Orleans Beaches) webpage

Tips for Birding

When submitting eBird observations at Nauset Beach, it is most helpful to start a new checklist for each hotspot in the area. Use the general hotspot when you have a checklist that includes multiple locations or if no other hotspot or personal location is appropriate for your sightings.

About this Location

Nauset Beach is an expansive, 10-mile-long beach stretching to Chatham Harbor. The beach is renowned for its expansive shoreline that stretches out into the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal beach is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore and offers visitors fine sand and rolling waves for sunbathing, swimming, and surfing.

The beach is managed by the Town of Orleans and there is a parking fee in season.

Last updated March 13, 2024