You can walk the beach for a mile to a lighthouse and the entrance to scenic Stage Harbor. Ridgevale Beach One of the most popular family beaches in Chatham. The warm, gentle waters of Nantucket Sound plus large tidal pools are perfect for young children. Cockle Cove Beach is adjacent on the right. A small neighborhood beach on warm, calm Nantucket Sound in South Chatham.
Parking is limited but free.
No food service or lifeguards, but also fewer crowds. Forest Beach is similar to this one. Great for small children and convenient to the Village. Parking is limited but free. Chatham on Pleasant Bay include Scatteree, Crows Pond and Jack Knife.