Megansett Harbor, a place to explore in wintertime
Your winter trip to Falmouth MA is not complete without checking out Megansett Harbor in North Falmouth. Impossible to park here in summertime, but come winter the lot is open and the beach is absolutely gorgeous.
Finding Megansett Harbor
Megansett Harbor is tucked away in North Falmouth on the border of Bourne, and in many ways it does not want to be found. But do plan on exploring this lovely residential neighborhood on your off season excursion to Falmouth Mass. You will be stunned by the quiet, awed by boarded up mansions along the waterfront, and charmed with the views towards Cleveland Light which marks the passage into the Cape Cod Canal.
To drive to Megansett Harbor, take County Road off Route 28A to the very end. There is a parking lot to your left, the main jetty directly in front of you at the end of the road. Park and explore on foot!
Great Neighborhood
You will appreciate how fantastic this neighborhood is in summertime on your winter stroll over snow dunes and frozen sand. Most houses are boarded up from winter storms which can be especially intense in this section of Buzzards Bay.
Stand on the Jetty
Do not leave without pausing to take in the view on the jetty that extends into Megansett Harbor. Even with the snow and ice on the water, you can imagine the summertime fun that is had here on the beach, in small boats and sailing. Directly before you is Scraggy Neck (part of Bourne, MA called Cataumet) as well as Amrita Island which has a mysterious and beautiful stone house on it. Learn more about the history of Amrita Island here.
Check Out the Yacht Club
Love this wintery capture of the summer swim float perched on the shore, even more fun if there had been snow everywhere but it was clear the day we visited.
Brr ... It's cold!
Winter walks on the beach are amazing but bundle up as those strong winter winds can be pretty chilly. Bring your camera for the great view, and enjoy the solitude on your winter exploration of Falmouth’s amazing beaches.
Time for Hot Cocoa
Do not leave the area without a visit to the Daily Brew, an excellent coffee shop near North Falmouth filled with delicious sweet treats including a selection of vegan options.
The fun does not stop in Falmouth Mass in wintertime, as wonderful local restaurants like the Daily Brew in Cataumet (just over the North Falmouth line in Bourne, Massachusetts) are open year round for coffee and conversations.
More than just a coffee shop, Daily Brew is a place to gather in all seasons and after your chilly walk on the beach at Megansett, it is the perfect place to come warm up and discuss your dream of settling in Falmouth year round.
Don’t leave before trying one of the vegan sweets from the famous White Lion Baking Company. Their seed based muffins are packed with protein and totally delicious! A guilt free splurge baked in nearby Mashpee so these treats are sure to be super fresh.
Directions to Megansett Harbor
Falmouth Stays
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