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Coast Guard Beach (2 Ocean View Dr)
4.8★ · 947 Google ratings · Eastham, Massachusetts
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 20 ft away · about 43 spaces · fills up
Walk
280 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 160 ft away
Water
65°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Fri 8am
Map of Coast Guard Beach (2 Ocean View Dr)
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2014–2026
Go in shoulder season for fewer crowds
September and early fall offer easy parking and peaceful conditions without summer's packed crowds.
Visit at low tide for best conditions
Low tide exposes sandbars and provides calmer, shallower water for swimming and play.
Arrive before 11am in summer
The beach fills significantly by late morning on weekends and holidays, though early arrivals find plenty of space.
Plan for shuttle or bike access
Most visitors park in a distant lot and take a free shuttle to the beach, or bike.
Expect very cold water year-round
Water temperatures remain frigid even in July, typically in the mid-50s Fahrenheit.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
67°F · overcast
Water
65°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.5 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the W
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:21 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:30 | High tide | ↑ |
| 14:34 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 19:48 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 3:41 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 2 Ocean View Dr, Eastham, MA 02642, United States
🅿 Parking 20 ft from the listing, Coast Guard Beach
🌊 Water 280 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 160 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Coast Guard Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 20 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Coast Guard Beach?
230 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Coast Guard Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 160 ft from the listing.
When is Coast Guard Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 8am and the busiest at Sat 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
