If Boat Meadow is the "hidden gem" and Campground is the "family favorite," Coast Guard Beach is the undisputed heavyweight champion of Eastham. It’s the crown jewel of the Cape Cod National Seashore and is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 beaches in the entire United States.

Here’s the breakdown for your blog post to help your readers navigate this iconic (and sometimes busy) destination.

🌊 The Vibe: Wild, Atlantic Grandeur

This is the "Great Beach" that Henry Thoreau wrote about. It’s big, it’s loud, and it’s breathtaking. Unlike the calm Bay side, Coast Guard Beach faces the open Atlantic.

• The Landscape: Towering dunes, massive waves, and a sandy shoreline that seems to stretch forever toward Nauset Light.
• The Crowd: Surfers, boogie boarders, international tourists, and anyone looking for that "classic" Cape Cod postcard view.

🏠 The Iconic "Coast Guard" Station

The beach gets its name from the white, red-roofed former Coast Guard station that sits atop the cliff.

• History: Built in 1936, this station watched over the "Graveyard of the Atlantic," where hundreds of ships wrecked before the Cape Cod Canal was built.
• The View: The overlook next to the station offers one of the most photographed vistas on the East Coast. It’s the perfect spot for your readers to grab their "I’m on vacation" Instagram shot.

🚶 Getting There (The "Shuttle" Situation)

This is the most important "service" part of your blog post. You cannot park at the beach during the summer.

• The Little Creek Parking Lot: Visitors must park at the "Little Creek" lot on Doane Road and take a free, quick shuttle to the shore.
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• The Bike/Walk Option: A much better "insider" tip? Bike there! The Nauset Bike Trail runs from the Salt Pond Visitor Center right to the beach sand. It’s a gorgeous ride through the woods and over a marsh bridge.
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🏄 What to Do at Coast Guard Beach

• Surfing & Boogie Boarding: The waves here are the real deal. It’s a premier spot for catching a ride, but the water is notoriously chilly (usually $60^\circ$F to $65^\circ$F, or 15°C to 18°C).
• Seal Watching: You are almost guaranteed to see grey seals bobbing in the surf.

⚠️ Safety Note: Remind your readers that where there are seals, there are often Great White Sharks. Stick to the "Purple Flag" warnings and stay close to shore!

• The Nauset Marsh Trail: Just behind the beach is a stunning hiking trail that winds around the salt pond and through the woods.