Nauset Light
The classic red-topped, white lighthouse made famous by Cape Cod potato chip packaging, right beside Nauset Light Beach.
Nauset Light stands on the seaside cliffs in Eastham. Its red-topped, white tower is one of Cape Cod's best-known images and once appeared on Cape Cod potato chip bags. Because of coastal erosion, the lighthouse was moved inland about 100 m as a whole in 1996. You can walk from here to Nauset Light Beach, and the Three Sisters of Nauset lighthouses are nearby. The exterior can be viewed at any time. On some summer days the tower is open for climbing, run by volunteers; check the official website for times. Entry is free or by small donation.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; tower climb on select summer dates only
Nearby sights
- Coast Guard Beach
- Cape Cod National Seashore (Salt Pond Visitor Center)
- Marconi Beach & Marconi Station Site
- Fort Hill
- Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
- Nauset Beach (Orleans)
- Cape Cod Rail Trail
- Chatham Fish Pier & Main Street