Warm-water beaches beckon along Nantucket Sound, where Haigis Beach and Sea Street Beach offer swimming spots that don't require polar bear courage. Cape Cod cottages in the classic architectural style line streets named for the ocean they worship. The Cape Cod Theatre Company stages performances worth interrupting your beach day for. After building sandcastles, follow your nose to local clam shacks where seafood arrives so fresh it practically introduces itself. Main Street's shops provide lighthouse-themed souvenirs, but the real treasures are conversations with longtime shopkeepers. Pleasant Road Beach and Cliff Metcalf Memorial Beach provide alternative spots to spread your towel, while Swan Pond River offers quieter moments away from peak season's delightful chaos.
