The Beach

The Shore

Sunbathe, swim or take a relaxing walk along our private quarter-mile beach with a tranquil view onto the blue waters of Aunt Lydia's Cove, protected from the Atlantic Ocean by the Cape Cod National Seashore's North Beach Island. Enjoy food and beverage service on the beach or in the privacy of your own cabana.

Pristine Boardwalk

Stroll to the end of our classic wooden boardwalk and you'll be greeted by our breathtaking private beach. A quarter-mile of pristine white sand with a tranquil view onto the blue waters of Aunt Lydia's Cove, protected from the Atlantic Ocean by the Cape Cod National Seashore's North Beach Island.

Made in the Shade

Comfortable beach lounge chairs with umbrellas allow for the option of sun or shade as you relax on the beach. Also offering private beach cabanas, complete with signature Chatham Bars Inn YETI coolers. Food and beverage service is also available to all areas of the beach.

Advance reservations highly recommended for private beach cabanas

Fun in the Sun

The Beach Bar on our private beach is a great place to celebrate the summer. Or start your day with yoga on the beach or a leisurely walk to the adjacent Chatham Fish Pier. Numerous studies have shown that time spent near the water is good for us, with health benefits of the beach being reduced stress levels.

  • There's plenty of room at the water's edge to build sandcastles with your family, making memories that will last a lifetime. The beach is also a favorite spot for our supervised Kids Crew activities including nature excursions and visits from the Ocean Protection Advocacy for Kids (OPAK) program.

  • Throughout your stay, our waterfront team is here to make your beach experience a highlight of your visit. The beach is groomed each morning and lounge chairs, umbrellas and towels are provided for your convenience, and servers deliver drinks and meals to your chair or private beach cabana.

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