BEACH

“My life is like a stroll upon the beach, As near the ocean's edge as I can go.” – Henry David Thoreau

Chatham Bars Inn Private Beach

Our quarter-mile of private beach is unmatched on Cape Cod, the perfect spot to enjoy the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and stunning coastal scenery. Complimentary chairs and chaise lounges are available on the beach or guests may choose to rent a private beach cabana.

Outer Beach on Cape Cod National Seashore
Accessible only by boat, and protected and preserved by the federal government, the Cape Cod National Seashore is an unspoiled treasure. Take a complimentary ferry ride across the harbor on Bar Tender which departs from the hotel dock every 30 minutes. Often, harbor seals surround the boat as it approaches the beach. Our staff will pack you a gourmet picnic lunch that you can enjoy during your afternoon playing in the waves or exploring the beach. Without a doubt this is the best beach experience anywhere along Cape Cod’s vast coastline.

The Bar Tender boat is complimentary to hotel guests and runs daily weather permitting.

OUTER BEACH/MONOMOY ISLAND GUIDED WALKS

Barrier Beach Walk
The eastern-most stretch of Outer Beach on the Cape Cod National Seashore is where the Gulf Stream meets the Gulf of Maine in a swirl of ocean currents. This informative walk led by our naturalist focuses on the function and importance of barrier beaches, cyclical breaches and the wildlife that inhabit the area.

Guided Nature Walk
Our in-house naturalist will guide your group on a walk through the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge on Morris Island. The Refuge's 40-acres of varied habitats including oceans, salt and freshwater marshes, and dunes and freshwater ponds that support an amazing diversity of wildlife and plant species. Piping plover, roseate tern, osprey, horseshoe crabs and gray seals call the refuge home.