How to Find a Quiet Beach in Hyannis, Massachusetts

From windsurfing to beachcombing, you will be able to find it all in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Here are some starting points if you want to find a quiet beach.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Consider first Orrin Keyes Beach on Sea Street in Hyannis. Though the beach is not expansive, there is plenty of space for stretching out, swimming and beachcombing.
   

2. On Ocean Street, visit Veterans' Beach. This is a particularly good spot to seek out if you enjoy parks and grassy areas. If you are interested in U.S. history, you can also visit the nearby J.F.K. Memorial.
   

3. Looking for a quiet beach where you can watch the windsurfers? Stay on Ocean Street and visit Kalmus Beach facing both the ocean and the bay.

4. Plan a trip to Craigville Beach in Centerville if you want to find a great beach that is near, but not in Hyannis, and you like soft sand and warm water.

Tips & Warnings

• Beaches are less busy in the mornings and evening than in the afternoons.
• Beaches are more quiet on weekdays than on the weekends.
• If you're going to be in the area for a while, consider a stop in Barnstable to get a beach permit.
• Cape Cod beaches all tend to be very crowded on weekends between Memorial Day and Labor Day.