Skaket Beach faces Cape Cod Bay with warm, impossibly shallow flats that make it the ultimate family swim spot — and its west-facing shoreline delivers some of the most spectacular sunsets on the entire Cape. The flip side of Nauset — calm bay flats and a sunset everyone drives over for.

One of Cape Cod's most dramatic beach settings, Lighthouse Beach pairs a sweeping Atlantic shoreline with the iconic Chatham Light and front-row seats to seal-dotted sandbars and working fishing boats. Sunrise here is something you won't forget. Below Chatham Light — a shifting, dramatic break with seals offshore. Swim with care.

One of Chatham's crown jewels, Harding's Beach pairs warm, calm Nantucket Sound water with the iconic backdrop of Stage Harbor Lighthouse. Wide, unhurried, and unapologetically beautiful — this is Cape Cod at its most timeless.

Warm, sheltered, and shallow — Cockle Cove Beach on Nantucket Sound is Chatham's go-to for family swims, sandcastle-building, and low-key South Cape beach days with sailboat views.

Named for the reddish freshwater stream that cuts across its sand, Red River Beach in South Harwich is a south-facing Nantucket Sound gem with calm waters, tidal marshes, and long golden-hour views toward the islands. One of the Cape's most scenically layered beaches — and a magnet for painters, families, and nature lovers alike.

Brewster's Breakwater Beach is all about the tidal flats — at low tide the bay retreats to reveal a half-mile of rippled sandbars perfect for exploring. Calm, warm, and wonderfully unhurried, it's one of Cape Cod Bay's finest stretches of shoreline.

One of Brewster's crown jewels, Paine's Creek Beach offers extraordinary bay-side tidal flats, a picturesque creek mouth, and some of the best sunset views on Cape Cod. Come at low tide to walk forever into Cape Cod Bay — or stay for dusk and watch the sky catch fire.

A hidden gem on Brewster's Bay side, Crosby Landing delivers sweeping tidal flats, glassy calm water, and some of the most stunning sunsets on Cape Cod — without the crowds. Low tide here is a world-class tidal pool adventure.

A Chatham institution with serious staying power, the Impudent Oyster pairs fresh local seafood with global flair in a warm, candlelit dining room that feels like a proper occasion. Locals love it, visitors return for it, and the oysters alone are worth the trip.

Del Mar Bar & Bistro is Chatham's beloved neighborhood anchor — a coastal bistro and craft cocktail bar where local seafood, a buzzy atmosphere, and genuinely warm hospitality make every visit feel like a highlight of your Cape Cod trip.