Head of the Meadow Beach
Truro, MA 02666
Phone: (508) 349-3785
- Cross Street:
- Route 6
- Hours:
- Open year-round
Editorial Review for Head of the Meadow Beach – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Truro has some of the most beautiful beaches on the cape, and Head of the Meadow is no exception. It actually comprises two beaches; one is operated by the town, the other by the Cape Cod National Seashore. The latter is the only one with a lifeguard.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasCheck out the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Know Before You GoSurfing is allowed outside the main beach area, and there's a pleasant two-mile Head of the Meadow Bicycle Trail behind the dunes.
User Reviews for Head of the Meadow Beach
06/25/2002 Posted by westbridge286
This one is tops on my list! The sand is incredibly clean and smooth, and allows for easy walking near the water. The incline from the parking lot to the beach is minimal (a welcome relief after visiting Race Point in Provincetown!) The surf is strong but there are shallow areas and sandbars that cater to younger or weaker swimmers/waders. The tide comes in towards you as usual, but there is also a current that comes in to the right, so the two actually end up colliding with each other. The water is clean, beach is expansive, and is overall a very picturesque place to visit. Take your camera & lots of film! (People also enjoy volleyball and fishing at this location.) -- Kas
Pros: Very scenic, Easily accessible, Very clean
Cons: Smaller parking lot, Summertime parkng fee, Didn't see many shell
06/22/2002 Posted by roygbv3212
I agree with Roger. I used to be one of "those" lifeguards myself. I'm 40 years old now, but loved guarding this beach. Patrons are great and we enjoyed guarding them as well. You can see the whales swim off in the distance at times as well. Great stretch of sand and typically not too crowded! Roger, when did you start going to this beach?
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