Cape Cod National Seashore (Salt Pond Visitor Center)
Cape Cod National Seashore
A national seashore protecting 64 km of the Outer Cape, with dunes, cliff beaches, salt marshes and lighthouses stretching along its length. The visitor center is in Eastham.
Cape Cod National Seashore was established in 1961 under a law signed by President Kennedy. It protects about 64 km of Atlantic coastline from Orleans to Provincetown, including six lifeguarded beaches, dunes, salt marshes, pine forests and several lighthouses. It is recommended to first stop at the Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham to watch the introductory film and pick up a map, then drive north along Route 6 to explore each stop. In summer, beach parking is charged per vehicle per day, though it is covered by the National Park annual pass. Trails and the visitor center are free.
Opening hours
Visitor centre approx. 09:00–16:30; beach sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Fort Hill
- Coast Guard Beach
- Nauset Light
- Marconi Beach & Marconi Station Site
- Nauset Beach (Orleans)
- Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
- Cape Cod Rail Trail
- Chatham Fish Pier & Main Street