The first national seashore managed beach you’ll reach as you travel up route 6 from the bridges is coast guard beach in Eastham. coast guard beach’s picturesque dunes and sand quality consistently rank it on lists of the top 10 beaches in the United States.

It’s a bit of a hassle to park since you need to take a shuttle. But the beach is worth it. Long stretches of pristine beach framed by crashing surf and grassy sand dunes.