Cape Cod, MA
Eastham
About Eastham
Living in Eastham
Eastham is the gateway to the Cape Cod National Seashore, offering pristine ocean beaches, dramatic dunes, and unspoiled natural beauty.
Eastham is the gateway to the Outer Cape and the Cape Cod National Seashore. The town runs between Cape Cod Bay and the Atlantic, with the Salt Pond Visitor Center, Coast Guard Beach and Nauset Light all within its borders.
Housing is mostly single-family homes and cottages on wooded lots, with bayside neighborhoods near First Encounter and Sunken Meadow beaches and homes closer to the ocean near Nauset. Because so much land is protected by the National Seashore, the town keeps a quiet, open feel.
Fort Hill offers trails over the Nauset Marsh, the Eastham Windmill is the oldest on Cape Cod, and the Cape Cod Rail Trail runs through the town. Bay beaches here are known for sunsets, while the ocean beaches have dunes and surf.
Areas to Know
- North Eastham
- Eastham Center
- Nauset
- Fort Hill
- First Encounter
At a Glance
Active Listings
Eastham Homes For Sale
Education
Local Schools
Eastham Elementary School
Nauset Regional Middle School
Nauset Regional High School
Private Communities
Gated Communities & Enclaves
First Encounter Beach Estates
$1M – $5MPrized waterfront and near-water properties along Cape Cod Bay, named for the historic site where the Pilgrims first encountered Wampanoag people in 1620.
Lifestyle
Parks, Activities & Things To Do
Cape Cod National Seashore
Salt Pond Visitor Center serves as the gateway to 43,607 acres of protected seashore, dunes, and coastal forests.
Coast Guard Beach
Consistently rated among America's top beaches, with dramatic surf on the open Atlantic and spectacular dune views.
Nauset Light Beach
A dramatic beach below the iconic red-and-white Nauset Light lighthouse, a symbol of Cape Cod's maritime heritage.
Fort Hill & Red Maple Swamp
Sweeping views of Nauset Marsh from Fort Hill overlook, leading to a remarkable boardwalk through a red maple swamp.
Cape Cod Rail Trail
The eastern terminus of the 25-mile Rail Trail is in Eastham, offering paved cycling through National Seashore lands.
Buyer Questions
Buying a Home in Eastham
Is Eastham part of the Cape Cod National Seashore?
A large part of Eastham's ocean side is within the Cape Cod National Seashore, including Coast Guard Beach, Nauset Light Beach and the Salt Pond Visitor Center.
What kind of homes are in Eastham?
Eastham is mostly single-family homes and summer cottages, with bayside neighborhoods near Cape Cod Bay and homes near the ocean beaches and Nauset Marsh.
Does Eastham have bay and ocean beaches?
Yes. Bay beaches such as First Encounter and Sunken Meadow face west for sunsets, and Coast Guard and Nauset Light beaches face the Atlantic.
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