*Please excuse the date stamps on the photos.*

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While the situation this summer has made going on a road trip nearly impossible, last year my parents and I were able to enjoy the beautiful weather at the picturesque Cape Cod National Seashore, which is part of the Massachusetts coastline. Our experience was accompanied by beautiful landscapes and one of the summer staple foods in the region- lobster. 

Our first stop took us to Marconi Station Site, a gorgeous landscape of sandy slopes and hardy grasses overlooking the seashore of rolling waves. On that particular day, the sky looked like a painting, with layers of clouds drifting across a rich blue gradient of blue. There were very few people around, a sharp contrast to the crowded beaches we usually encountered when visiting the coast. The sound of the water crashing on the sand and muted rustling of grass produced a tranquil soundtrack to accompany the scene. 

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We then proceeded to the Highland Lighthouse, a towering white cylinder looming over the surrounding grassy plains. However, the lighthouse was closed at the time, so we were unable to climb it. The view was nice, but was overall rather unexciting. For dinner we indulged in a variety of seafood at Moby Dick’s Restaurant.

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The next day we went on a guided tour of Coast Guard Beach in Eastham. The weather was beautifully sunny; even the path that wound through the carpeted fields of green made for an enjoyable stroll. 

The white, sandy beach itself was incredibly clean, and sunlight that broke through the clouds in the blended cerulean expanse of sky glittered off the waves. The sea was calm, and we even caught a few glimpses of gray, sleek seals frolicking in the water!

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The Nauset Beach Lighthouse was the second and last lighthouse of our trip. Like the Highland lighthouse, it made for a nice postcard image, but was relatively dull.

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We tried one of New England’s famous dishes at a small local restaurant called The Friendly Fisherman: lobster rolls. The dish consists of a lobster mixture served in a bun. It was quite delicious; the meat was tender, and was accompanied well by the mayo-based sauce that coated it. However, my one complaint is that it was also pretty overpriced. I can’t remember the exact price, but I think it was around $12-$15. In my opinion, it wasn’t quite good enough to justify the hefty cost.

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Our next stop was Great Island, which actually had a slightly different landscape from the seashores we had been frequenting. The inner part of the region consisted of wide grasslands and trees, with hills rising out of the water in the distance. However, as we headed towards the coast, the land transitioned to a sandy coast dotted with clumps of light green beachgrass. The sky was cloudy and the weather was milder, and gave the scenery a different sort of tranquility from the beaches we visited the day before. It’s so interesting how well the weather can set the atmosphere of a location!

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Our trip ended with a delicious pick-me-up at Nauset Ice Cream, which was right next to The Friendly Fisherman. The peppermint ice cream cone I ordered was sweet and creamy, and was loaded with small bits of peppermint candies! There’s really nothing like enjoying a sweet frozen treat on a hot day.

All in all, Cape Cod reminded me a lot of Ocean City, Maryland, which you can read my post about here. Both had abundant seafood and plenty of opportunities to admire the seashore. Although nothing in particular stood out to me as incredibly unique, I had an enjoyable time at both locations. I would recommend Cape Cod as an ideal destination if you and/or your family and friends are looking for a classic summer destination to catch some sun at the beach.

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