Nauset Lighthouse — Attraction in Eastham

We visited on a late Monday afternoon in mid-June 2025.

There was plenty of parking in the parking lot. There was no one in the booth during our visit and no way to really pay. I wonder if they were understaffed and just couldn't put someone here.

If you have the NPS Pass then you're good. We did sit ours on our dashboard just in case. But it's $25 per vehicle and $15 per person if you're walking or biking in.

We were here to get our picture with our potato chip bag like many others were doing during our visit. We saw like 4 or 5 other groups looking to do the exact same time. You kind of unofficially wait in line for your turn. There are different angles you can time but to get the one perfectly with the photo on the chip bag you have to stand like in middle of the road.

It was very picturesque in late evening. There are a few kiosks with signs and additional structures. We didn't have much time here so we didn't really explore more than just the light house and then moved onto the three sisters light houses. There is a trail here to walk down to the other light houses but it was easier just to walk back to our car and drive down the street.

Overall we would probably visit again and explore more of the area and maybe actually hang out at the beach. It's too bad you can't go up into the...

Grab your Cape Cod bag of chips and head down to the picturesque lighthouse as screen on the chip bag . . If you're traveling to Boston and have a couple of hours to spare this is definitely a nice drive along the coastline up towards the tip of Cape Cod. This area's got lots of really nice beaches and I had no idea of just how many great beaches were in the Boston area as I've never been to Boston before from Toronto. I was quite impressed with this entire area though and I definitely would recommend people vacationing down to the US to try to put this on their list of must see places. . If you do go see some of these lighthouses you can actually climb up inside a lot of them but the schedules are quite inconsistent and some lighthouses only have it twice a week as they are operated by volunteers for the tours. When I was there they had only tours on Wednesday and Friday. Definitely some neat history around there as far as lighthouses go. I think one of them was even commissioned by...

Nauset Lighthouse is an iconic landmark that captures the essence of Cape Cod’s beauty. The lighthouse itself is stunning, with its classic red and white stripes standing proudly against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding area is perfect for a peaceful walk, with scenic views that are breathtaking, especially at sunrise or sunset. The history of the lighthouse is fascinating, and the informational signs provide great insight into its significance and the efforts to preserve it.

A special mention must go to the incredible volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain this historic site. Their dedication and passion are evident in the pristine condition of the lighthouse and the surrounding grounds. Thanks to their hard work, visitors can continue to enjoy and learn from this beloved piece of Cape Cod’s heritage. If you’re in Cape Cod, visiting Nauset Lighthouse is a must—it’s a place where you can truly appreciate the natural and historical beauty...