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Sandwich Town Beach

Location: East Sandwich , MA
Exposure: north (into Cape Cod Bay)
Depth: 20-30'
Entry: beach

Description

Sandwich Town Beach is a gently sloping shore on the south side of Cape Cod Bay. Its sheltered location makes for relatively mild surf and tides, while the hard bottom is richly covered in seaweed which provides cover for numerous flounder and lobster.

Directions from Boston

• Take route 93S to route 3, then route 3 to route 6 (just over Cape Cod canal).
• From route 6 take exit 2. Follow route 130 north towards Sandwich. Just past the intersection of Main St. on the right, turn right on to Tupper Rd.
• Follow Tupper Rd. as it crosses route 6A. After crossing route 6A, take your first right on to Town Neck Rd (This may actually be Great Neck Rd. The directions in the dive guide are unclear.)
• Follow Town Neck Rd. to the end and turn right onto Freeman Rd. Follow Freeman Rd. to the end and turn left on Wood Av. Follow Wood Av. to the end and turn right into the parking lot. There should be three board walks on the beach. There is no parking fee after 4 pm.