Beach Vacations:

Photos of Dr. Beach's Top Ten Picks -  2004 Photos of Dr. Beach's Top Ten Picks -  2004

Please note: this page is for Best Beaches 2004! Please click for Dr. Beach's Best Beaches 2006.

"America's Best Beaches List", pick #8

Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, MA

Coast Guard Beach is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, and the National Park Service offers ranger-guided programs -- such as hikes-- in the area. The beach stretches for miles, has dunes, good swimming in summer, body-surfing and boogie-boarding. In summer, local parking is closed and access is by a shuttle bus-- check the National Park Service site. 

• Next Dr. Beach pick

• introduction to Dr. Beach and his "Best Beaches" list

*photo courtesy of Florida International University