Need recommendations for Cape vacation

[Jim in CT]

Thanks. Not too concerned about fishing, although I will fish, it's more aboutthe kids having a blast.

I keep hearing how great the bay beaches are for little kids, First Encounter Beach is one that I keep hearing about. Is the water too cold in late June?

[2na]

at that time of year most of the bay beaches will have warmer water on the pushing tide than on the ebb - the water warms as it goes over the sun heated sand. Corn Hill Beach in Truro is exceptional for little kids - shallow, sandy, the Pamet River mouth a few hundred yards down the beach.

Day's Cottages in Truro are right on the water, but just 2 bedroom cottages - maybe string two together?

And lastly, like I said in my post on Spence's thread (in the scuppers), you are late in reserving time -

[Moses]

Even though the water is warmer on the sound side, I prefer bay all the way. Beaches from Mayflower to Skaket are great for family & kids. Sandy beaches, never see any sea weed (sound side can suck) and with the flats, low tide exploring with kids is fantastic.

[JeffH]

First Encounter is definitely a fun place for young kids. There will always be a bay side vs sound side debate I prefer sound side others in my family prefer bay side.

Some other stuff to do:

Brewster General Store - Ice Cream and penny (sort of) candy
Chatham Fish Pier - 2-3pm fishing boat off load at the dock and you can watch from above as they unload dogfish and cod while the seals swim around the boat.
Chatham Lighthouse - Great overlook.
Sundae School Ice Cream, Dennis, MA - Classic Ice Cream

and on and on...........

[jlnel]

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Day's Cottages in Truro are right on the water, but just 2 bedroom cottages - maybe string two together?
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those are awesome, been there a few times, but book early, usualy the season before

[Jackbass]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

Thanks. Not too concerned about fishing, although I will fish, it's more aboutthe kids having a blast.

I keep hearing how great the bay beaches are for little kids, First Encounter Beach is one that I keep hearing about. Is the water too cold in late June?

First Encounter is in Eastham a mile from my in laws it is a great place for kids. At low tide you can walk out for ever and find shells crabs etc etc. Eastham is a great place the national seashore head quarters are there and they offer all kinds of tours and educational experiences for the kids. Plus it will be less money than Chatham. That time of year is still technically pre season you may have good luck getting a nice deal. Check Craigslist. If I wind up getting down (in law dependent) there i will have the sand pass for the sea shore. I will PM you and get you into fish.

There are also some nice family friendly places in town for food. Arnolds, red barn, fairway, etc. also less than ten miles up the road is Marconi Fried chicken to go which is the bomb.
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