Libby & Matt's Guidebook
Beach
The nearest beach to 124 Bay View and one of the few in Chatham with free parking. Spaces fill up quickly so bring one car with all the heavy gear - coolers, beach chairs etc. - and let the rest of your group take the short stroll down from the house on foot.
On a windy day locals favor this spot for kite surfing and small sailing rigs. If you want to join the fun you can turner gear from The Cape Cod Beach Chair Company.
To protect the marine life this beach is not raked and can accumulate lots of rocks and shells so you may want to bring water shoes if you’re wading on the shoreline.
Those willing to walk down a few jeddies (either along the beach or on the walking path behind the dunes) will be rewarded with sandy alcoves and little-to-no crowd!
At the end of the beach you’ll meet Mill Creek a peaceful inlet with tidal pools, hermit crabs, oysters and minnows.
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Forest Beach
The nearest beach to 124 Bay View and one of the few in Chatham with free parking. Spaces fill up quickly so bring one car with all the heavy gear - coolers, beach chairs etc. - and let the rest of your group take the short stroll down from the house on foot.
On a windy day locals favor this spot for kite surfing and small sailing rigs. If you want to join the fun you can turner gear from The Cape Cod Beach Chair Company.
To protect the marine life this beach is not raked and can accumulate lots of rocks and shells so you may want to bring water shoes if you’re wading on the shoreline.
Those willing to walk down a few jeddies (either along the beach or on the walking path behind the dunes) will be rewarded with sandy alcoves and little-to-no crowd!
At the end of the beach you’ll meet Mill Creek a peaceful inlet with tidal pools, hermit crabs, oysters and minnows.
Red River Beach
Red River Beach Parking LotWater access
A great spot to launch your kayak or paddle board
There’s a small parking lot and shallow inlet which is a great spot for launching a kayak or paddle board into Taylor Pond & Mill Creek where you’ll spot birds, hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, minnows and oysters. When seasonally permitted, this is a popular spot for shell fishing (permit required).
Taylors Pond Road
Taylors Pond RoadThere’s a small parking lot and shallow inlet which is a great spot for launching a kayak or paddle board into Taylor Pond & Mill Creek where you’ll spot birds, hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, minnows and oysters. When seasonally permitted, this is a popular spot for shell fishing (permit required).
Swimming pond
This is a classic cape cod kettle pond and a local favorite for swimming. A fresh water pond with sandy bottom and clear waters. There is a designated swimming area with lifeguard oversight (duty schedule varies.
Schoolhouse Pond