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Nauset Inlet

Orleans, MA
508-255-0455
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Ranked #2 of 11 attractions in Orleans
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Kayaking
Description: This four-mile waterway of tidal pools and marshes leads to more imposing Atlantic swells.
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Hyannis, Massachusetts
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Not much more to say other than it is a great place to look at. Get out and put your toes in the sand. Along with Nauset Beach this is Orleans at it's best. The snack shop at the beach has pretty good food too.

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Orleans, Massachusetts, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

This is one of the treasures of the town of Orleans. The beach constantly changes with each storm that passes our way. This is a barrier beach to the far east of our town.

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Syracuse, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012 via mobile

It was a gorgeous day, seals, birds, sail boats and sun! Sand is white and clean, great waves! We were there in September, not crowded and free. We loved it!

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Bridgewater, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

Put in at Salt Pond town landing, beautiful place to paddle, just watch the tides. Great place to spend the day.

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Kingston, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

well worth the time spent to go there and relax for a while... very nice to see the sand pipers doing their thing along the shoreline

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Boston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

The beaches on the eastern coast of Cape Cod are among the the most beautiful you'll see in the United States. There is empty white sand for miles and plenty of activity for any beach goers pleasure including sand bars for little children to play on, surf, fishing and abundant wildlife seldom seen in other places. Obviously, there is plenty... More

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33 reviews 33 reviews
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2012

Excellent beach. Only land owners can drive to the inlet, but boaters can get there as well. Wide open expanse of sand. Only downside is when the Piping Plovers choose to nest in the ORV tracks, thus forcing a closure.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2012

This beach is amazing. Any given day you can see sea lions chasing down schools of fish. They will surface just past the break and look up at everyone on the beach...really cool. The waves are thunderous...and wash up alot of great shells and rocks. The one down side...the water us damn cold! On June 26, 2012 the water was... More

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Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

amazing to see the marshes and paddle out to the beach

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Pittsfield
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Great beach with plenty of space. Sea lions swim within sight. The ultimate Cape Cod experience.

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