Top Beaches in Dennis

HARBORVIEW BEACH:

Small and Sweet. Our neighborhood beach is about a mile from SHH. Within walking distance, it offers lots to look at and is framed by Sesuit Harbor’s jetty.

COLD STORAGE & SEA ST. BEACH:

Quiet & Long: This calm beach is the neighborhood favorite and ideal for relaxation & long walks. The jetty is perfect for finding starfish wedged between the rocks or for sitting and watching the boats pass through Sesuit Harbor.

MAYFLOWER BEACH:

Fun & Spacious; Perfect for Families! Low tide offers miles of sand flats that are great for building a sandcastle, finding hermit crabs and minnows, or playing bocce.

CORPORATION BEACH:

Great Location close to SHH: One of the best-known bayside beaches. It is also a great spot to see the bay from the comfort of your car. during a storm – jump in the car and drive down for a great view, especially during a summer thunderstorm!

CHAPIN BEACH:

Great View & Location: Winds bring Kite Surfers! Chapin Beach is a favorite for four-wheel-drive vehicles and kite surfers when there’s a good north wind. At nightfall, this is one of the most beautiful beaches to watch the sunset on Cape Cod.

Local Activities

SHOPPING OUR LOCAL FAVORITES ALONG ROUTE 6A:

OUTDOOR & INDOOR ACTIVITIES:

Dennis Walking Tours Guide 2023

OPEN GUIDE

Make a Day of It

While you are staying at The Sesuit Harbor House, take a day trip to one of the following towns:

Hyannis: Grab a bite to eat at the harbor, enjoy the many water activities, shop or dine along Main St. or visit the Cape Cod Mall.
Chatham: The quintessential Main Street in Chatham offers great dining and shopping.
Wellfleet: Known as the “Art Gallery” town for good reason, and is rumored to be full of vacationing shrinks in the month of August. Home of the famous Beachcomber on Cahoon Hollow Beach.
Provincetown: This festive beach town at the very tip of the Cape offers a wide variety of shopping, seaside activities including whale watching and great beaches!
Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket: Martha’s Vineyard is the larger and closer of the two islands. Bikes, scooters, or public transportation will get you around either Island once you land. Lots to see and do!
Plymouth: Plymouth Plantation, the Mayflower, and Plymouth Rock will steep you in the history of America’s early settlers.
Boston: The “Hub of the Universe” Boston is a great city full of history, great museums and universities, interesting neighborhoods, and a very active and fun waterfront scene!

Local Treasures

Sesuit Harbor Café: Located 5 minutes from SHH on the waterfront of Sesuit Harbor – great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Watch the boats go by as you enjoy your meal. Delicious clams, lobster, and the Café’s famous lobster roll. Visit the Sesuit Harbor Cafe website. A quintessential Cape Cod experience not to be missed! Take the experience on the water and book a cruise on the Lobster Roll: www.lobsterrollcruises.com.
Eden Hand Art for Dennis Screwball Bracelets: Travel less than one mile down Route 6A to visit this hidden treasure and pick up some handmade, one-of-a-kind jewelry. Don’t be confused – get the real thing!
Scargo Tower & Princess Beach: Both on Scargo Lake, a short walk from the motel. The historical tower affords a breathtaking view of the bay and all of Cape Cod in the winter months! Princess Beach is great for families with small children, especially on those windy beach days. Great kayaking and canoeing here!
The Cape Playhouse and Theater: Celebrating more than 80 seasons, the Cape Playhouse is proud to be America’s Oldest Professional Summer Theatre. Legend has it that Betty Davis was discovered here when she was an usher. Always a great show!
Bray Farm: A quaint, historic, 22-acre farm that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally owned by Richard Taylor in 1639, two farmhands named George and William Bray acquired the land making it the Taylor-Bray Farm.
Parasail & Jet Ski: From nearby Sesuit Harbor!
Fishing: Fishing charters out of Sesuit Harbor are a great way to spend the day. We highly recommend Captain Bob Tolley: www.windsweptcharters.com and Captain Wayne Bergeron at www.capecodsportfishing.com .