Eastham

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Eastham which includes a sunset
Eastham
Salt Pond Visitor Center featuring signage and markets
Eastham
Salt Pond Visitor Center

Use this seaside Massachusetts town as your gateway to explore the Outer Cape and all its attractions, including the Cape Cod National SeashoreOpens in a new window.

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 kilometres) 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 CentreOpens in a new window. Tour the complex's exhibits or catch a short film in its theatre 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 centre 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-kilometre) 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.

Captains Quarters Motel & Conference Center

Captains Quarters Motel & Conference Center

2 out of 5
5000 State Highway/Route 6, Eastham, MA
The price is CA $122 per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
CA $122
CA $139 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Eastham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The room was large and adequate. The bed was quite stiff. Room smelled of cleaning fluid."

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2025

Captains Quarters Motel & Conference Center
Viking Shores Motor Inn

Viking Shores Motor Inn

2 out of 5
5200 State Highway Rte 6, Eastham, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $122 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
CA $122
CA $139 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Eastham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Nauset ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (73 reviews)
"It was well located for our needs."

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2025

Viking Shores Motor Inn
Blue Dolphin Inn

Blue Dolphin Inn

2 out of 5
5950 State Highway rt 6 n., Eastham, MA
The price is CA $123 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $123
CA $141 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Eastham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Nauset ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice stay at the motel."

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2025

Blue Dolphin Inn
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.
On Town Cove with salt water access! Kayaks and paddle board available for use!

On Town Cove with salt water access! Kayaks and paddle board available for use!

Eastham
Stay at this cottage in Eastham. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Nauset Beach and Edward Penniman House and Barn are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Great Value
"Place was as advertised. We had a great time. The house was located close to the nearby beaches and fit our family of (2) adults & (3) children perfectly. We will be thinking of coming back."

Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2025

On Town Cove with salt water access! Kayaks and paddle board available for use!
Cape Getaway -walk to restaurants & shops, near bay & ocean beaches & rail trail

Cape Getaway -walk to restaurants & shops, near bay & ocean beaches & rail trail

Eastham
Stay at this vacation home in Eastham. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Nauset Beach and Cape Cod National Seashore are located ...
Cape Getaway -walk to restaurants & shops, near bay & ocean beaches & rail trail
Eastham, Cape Cod - Town Cove Waterfront

Eastham, Cape Cod - Town Cove Waterfront

Eastham
Stay at this cottage in Eastham. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Nauset Beach and Jonathan Young Windmill are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (90 reviews)
Fantastic getaway!
"This was a wonderful place for me, my husband and our 18 year old daughter. We had an initial issue, but Jackie took care of it as quickly as possible.It’s a perfect location for exploring the cape. We went to five baseball games and 2 shows and it was a great middle point for our adventures.The ..."

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2025

Eastham, Cape Cod - Town Cove Waterfront
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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