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Sunset at Sandy Neck Beach

Grab a bite near the water, then walk out onto the barrier beach to catch the sun dipping below the horizon.

Best time: 18:00About 45 min

Timeline

  1. 17:30

    Check the route to Sandy Neck Beach in East Sandwich, as special off-road equipment is required to travel down the beach.

  2. 17:40

    Find a place to eat or drink nearby. Since there are no specific food shops listed in the immediate context, bring your own snack or check for nearby options in East Sandwich before heading to the beach.

  3. 17:50

    Sandy Neck Beach

    Arrive at Sandy Neck Beach. Pay the $10 parking fee and prepare your off-road vehicle or equipment. The beach is a six-mile barrier on Cape Cod Bay with lifeguards and restrooms available.

  4. 18:00

    Sandy Neck Beach

    Watch the sun set toward the W. The golden light begins around 17:22, building to the sunset at 18:00.

  5. 18:15

    Sandy Neck Beach

    Stay for the twilight after the sun has set. The beach offers a wide open space to enjoy the fading light.

Local tip

Remember that special off-road equipment is required to travel down the beach. Check if your vehicle is suitable before you go.

Check before you go

  • Parking is $10 at Sandy Neck Beach.
  • Special off-road equipment is required to travel down the beach.
  • Sunset is at 18:00 on 15 October.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Sandwich (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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