The Cape boasts over 550 miles of magnificent coastline, featuring more than 100 beaches. Two beaches, on opposite ends of the Cape, stood out in a recent study as offering the best sunset show, not just on the Cape, but in the nation!
Top 10 US beaches in America for a gorgeous sunset:
- Sunset Beach, New Jersey
- Mayflower Beach, Massachusetts
- Herring Cove Beach, Massachusetts
- First Beach (La Push), Washington
- Dubois Beach, Connecticut
- Golden Gardens Park, Washington
- Front Beach, Mississippi
- St. Pete Beach, Florida
- Compo Beach, Connecticut
- Cape Charles Beach, Virginia
Herring Cove Beach and Mayflower Beach among most beautiful sunsets in America
Mayflower Beach in Dennis, known for its white sands and clear waters, is heralded as a top beach in Massachusetts. But the water here isn’t the only glistening star, the sunset steals hearts as the study summarizes:
Cape Cod charm meets postcard-perfect sunsets at Mayflower Beach in Dennis. Famous for its expansive tidal flats and shallow pools that reflect the fading light like glass, it’s a favorite for families during the day and romantic sunset seekers by night. Reviewers consistently praise the way the beach transforms in the evening, less of a beach, more of a natural light show.
Herring Cove Beach in Provincetown is also heralded among the nations top beach sunsets. The westward orientation of Cape Cod’s tip allows you to witness a rare East Coast sunset over open ocean.
Methodology
Hotel marketing agency, Gourmet Marketing, conducted the study. The team analyzed and studied thousands of TripAdvisor traveler reviews to determine which U.S. beaches had the highest percentage of praise for their sunsets.