Longnook Beach

Beach · Barnstable County

Longnook Beach

Beach · Barnstable County

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Truro, MA 02657

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Spectacular dunes, seals, and ocean views with big waves  

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"Another great beach for surfing or boogie boarding. The ocean side is colder and the waves are stronger, and to get to the beach, you have to traverse a dune."

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M-E A.

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glad that this beach is hidden away; with the dangers of the dunes falling in, maybe nature is telling the tourists to stay away......
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Anrana S.

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How do you keep the tourists away from a beach? First, have no signage anywhere. None on Rt 6. And none when you arrive at the actual beach! Limit parking. There are maybe 40 spaces. Have no facilities - no restrooms, no trash cans and no food service. Have no stairs to the beach - just a giant sand dune to climb up and down. In return for the inconvenience - you get small crowds, beautiful sand and seals frolicking in the water.
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Amy K.

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This beach has a beautiful view, some lovely dunes and has never been crowded in the four years I've been visiting (the beach that is, the parking area is always overflowing). It is a favorite amongst nude sunbathers so stick to the crowds if you're bringing the kids along. Parking is difficult after 11am and requires a beach sticker (or take a chance with a ticket). Two portable toilets are usually clean (as clean as a porta-toilet by the beach can be), but there are no changing facilities at this beach.
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Jeff W.

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One of the best beaches on cape cod! Hidden down a long side street off of route 6. In season you have to pay but in the offseason it's free! Beautiful view and wonderful beach to walk. Big waves!
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Ann P.

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This is the ugliest, most crowded beach. It's really a horrible beach. Please, stay away.
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Jas. K.

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Stay away! DANGER! Lots of biting bugs, seagulls that swoop down to steal your Slim Jims ...and that shark problem, lots of annoying, pesky sand, lonely (very few people to socialize with) just a horrible experience if you're looking for my favorite, Sardine Beach on Long Island. Oh, and there are no greasy spoon snack bar stands that serve those greasy orange curly fries. You'll have to bring your own. Maybe Mickey D's will finally get a toe hold here but until then...skip it. Oh did I mention the sharks and the more than occasional naturists?
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Judith M.

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One of the best beaches on the planet. Do be shark and tide aware.
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Jessica B.

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A very very beautiful beach! Not crowded at all! Big hill to walk down and up again but totally worth it.

Kao V.

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Lovely place! The walk down the dune is fun but the walk back up is a chore. Tons of space to relax and sun bathe. The wide can be extreme and there was a sign for recent shark sighting. Would recommend to seasoned swimmers as the waves created, what looked like, a 'drop' on the shore. I did not swim and dare not swim due to my inexperience. ;) I went there the last day of the season so that may have something to do with the conditions of the beach.

Mark S.

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This is our most favorite beach on the east coast. The sand is something special and the first time you step into it is the next best feeling to a professional foot massage. Parking is limited and it keeps the crowds away. As to the sharks, I have been going there for over 50 years and never saw one. Best body surfing but like always be vigilant and aware of the ocean currents.

Tony S.

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Great Beach. If you walk south of the public beach you may run into the nude sunbathers.Fantastic views of the dunes and sometimes you feel like you are the only one on the beach.