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MAYFLOWER BEACH

 

Mayflower Beach: Dennis' Crown Jewel on Cape Cod Bay

QUICK FACTS

📍 Location: Dunes Park Circle, Dennis, MA 02638
🎟️ Admission: $15 daily parking fee (in-season), cash only
⏰ Hours: Dawn to dusk, year-round
🏖️ Beach Type: Cape Cod Bay beach with extensive tidal flats
⭐ Must-See Rating: 5/5 - One of Cape Cod's most beautiful beaches
🚶‍♂️ Features: Boardwalk, extensive low-tide exploration, family-friendly
♿ Accessibility: Boardwalk accessible, beach wheelchairs available

WHAT MAKES MAYFLOWER BEACH EXTRAORDINARY

A very popular bay beach in the town of Dennis, Mayflower Beach is considered one of the most beautiful on Cape Cod and is perfect for any age. This stunning Cape Cod Bay beach combines the convenience of excellent facilities with the natural wonder of mile-long tidal flats that reveal themselves at low tide.

This beach features a boardwalk that provides easy access over the dunes, leading to an expansive sandy beach where warm Cape Cod Bay waters create ideal conditions for families.

SPECTACULAR LOW-TIDE EXPERIENCE

Mile-Long Tidal Flats: At low tide, those looking for shellfish will delight in being able to walk more than a mile out on the tidal flats of Cape Cod Bay. This extraordinary feature allows visitors to walk far from shore on packed sand, exploring tide pools, observing marine life, and experiencing Cape Cod Bay from a completely unique perspective.

Tide Pool Exploration: The extensive flats revealed at low tide create countless tide pools filled with hermit crabs, snails, small fish, and other marine creatures.

Shell Collecting Paradise: The daily tidal action brings fresh shells, sea glass, and other treasures to the flats.

BOARDWALK & BEACH ACCESS

Scenic Boardwalk: This beach features a boardwalk that winds through protected dune areas, providing spectacular elevated views of Cape Cod Bay while protecting sensitive dune ecosystems.

GETTING THERE & PARKING

Address: Dunes Park Circle, Dennis, MA 02638

Directions:

  • From Route 6: Take Exit 8 (Union Street/Route 134 North)
  • Follow Route 134 North toward Dennis village
  • Turn left on Route 6A (Main Street)
  • Turn right on New Boston Road
  • Follow to Dunes Park Circle

Parking Information: Dennis beach passes or a daily fee are required to park from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Daily fees are cash only and cost $15 per vehicle.

FACILITIES & AMENITIES

  • Restrooms near parking area
  • Concession stand
  • Lifeguards on duty during summer
  • Outdoor showers
  • Picnic areas
  • Beach equipment rentals (seasonal)
  • Beach wheelchairs available

BEST TIMES TO VISIT

For Low-Tide Exploration:

  • 2 hours before low tide: Begin exploring as flats are revealed
  • Check tide charts: Essential for planning low-tide adventures
  • Morning low tides: Cooler temperatures for flats walking
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