Eastham, Mass is often called the gate way to Cape Cod National Seashore. So what, you ask? Well, I’m glad you asked! This national seashore was established to protect Cape Cod’s coast from erosion and over development. Because of its close proximity, Easton has many nice clean natural beaches on both the Atlantic and the bay sides to offer vacationers looking for a quiet place to enjoy some down time.
This little corner of Massachusetts is a perfect summer getaway. Fresh seafood, homemade ice cream, and scads of other activities make Easton a vacation destination. Just be prepared to book ahead and pay a premium during the season. If, however, you visit in April, May, October or November, when temperatures still reach the mid-60’s, you will find a significant discount in pricing and still get to enjoy weather nice enough for outdoor activities, not to mention a touch of the famous New England foliage in the fall.
While on vacation most people aren’t excited about cooking. I mean, you can cook and wash dishes at home, right? So, take advantage of some of our eateries. Restaurants vary from takeout clam shacks and pizza to fine dining with international flair and everything in between.
Vacationers and tourists enjoy activities while in Eastham ranging from mini golf and drive in movies to live theater, golf, surf lessons, bicycle touring, kayaking, surf casting, and antique hunting. Bike paths wind through town, connecting beaches as well as many historic sites.
If you like sunrises or sunsets or both then Eastham is perfect since you can say hello and goodbye to old Sol without much more effort than sitting on the front porch or the back. Sunrises greet the open Atlantic, cedar trails wind through bluffs, lighthouses mark historic journeys, waves beckon surfers, and whales breach on the horizon. Sunsets illuminate Cape Cod Bay, an old shipwreck lying on the flats, and warm water invites swimming. Eastham is a study in contrasts and variety. The natural landscape sets Eastham apart from other Cape Cod towns with cliffs and dunes, glacial rock, marsh, kettle ponds, forest, and both ocean and bay access.
When you plan a vacation to Cape Cod, consider a place where you can have it all. A trip to Eastham is where you’ll find that place. Whether you seek an active vacation or quiet time alone with someone special, Eastham is a point of balance. Both await you here at the Gateway to the Cape Cod National Seashore. Come see us!!