Lower Cape Brewster
One of the Beach Girls favorite beach trips is to the Brewster flats, located on the Lower Cape off Route 6 exits 82, 85 and 89 (formally exits 10, 11 and 12) will get you to Brewster. Route 6A, known as the scenic route, offers shops and restaurants along the way.
There are 11 beaches in Brewster on Cape Cod Bay all very tidal with the tide going out opening up the beach to shells and other beach treasures.
In-Season: Tips to know
Grab your beach bag…. let’s go!
First…. Coffee
Check out great local coffee shops and cafes.
- Snowy Owl located on Rt 6A, our favorite for locally roasted coffee, specialty coffees and baked goods
- Kitchen Cafe also on Rt 6A; coffee, and full selection of sandwiches, breads, baked goods.
Pack the Cooler – Local Spots
- Brewster Village Marketplace, on Rt 6A. Deli sandwiches, beer, wine and groceries.
- Friends Marketplace, located in neighboring Orleans, but worth the extra miles. Freshly made sandwiches, healthy options, beer and wine and lots of local products you can’t find other places.
Beach Time
- Low tide reveals hard flat sand perfect for beach walks
- Crosby Beach offers a bigger parking lot with overflow
- Linnell Landing offers a quick walk over to the beach bar at Ocean Edge, see below
- Week days are always better and less crowded
- Keep your eye on the tides, high tide can come in quickly and you don’t want to wade in carrying all your beach things!
More to know…
The Brewster flats are the largest tidal flats in North America, covering 12,000 acres across a 10 mile stretch.
Brewster is nicknamed the “Sea Captain’s Town” with old captain’s mansions like Crosby (now owned by the Town of Brewster) mostly along Rt 6A and many preserved inns open to the public.
After the beach… explore Brewster
Hungry?
There’s no shortage of options! Brewster offers dining experiences from casual from-the-beach to upscale and elegant. Cobies, right on 6A and close to beaches, to go for the beach or outside eating. Burgers, sea food and ice cream !! JT’s another option on 6A for to go or outside eating options.
Picos Taco Shack is a seasonal fun place with outside eating, specializing in tacos and margaritas.
If you are looking for a sit down restaurant, our go to…The Island Blue Crab, a menu for everyone and great drink and dessert options. Parking can be limited, check out across the street. Ocean Edge Resort also offers dining options as well, Bazo’s Pub and outside dining. A little more pricey, but a great spot.
The Brewster Fish House has been around for over 35 years with fresh local seafood with the menu changing with the seasons.
Brewster Pizza (behind Cumberland Farms) has pizza and more, take out, eat in and delivery. Open year round.
Fun Favorites
Lemon Tree Village Shops on 6A close to the Dennis town line has many unique shops. Cafe Alfresco for breakfast or lunch with expresso and coffee bar, By-the-Bay beach themed shop (our favorite), Brewster Sweets, the Cook Shop with all kinds of kitchen/cooking gadgets and local foods.
Special Events
Spring: Brewster in Bloom May 2, 3 & 4th with all kinds of events going on. Gallery open houses at the Handcraft House, Heart Pottery, Underground Art Gallery, The Brewster Band Concert at 7:00 at the Brewster Baptist Church with free admission and a variety of music. Saturday is the annual 5K Brewster in Bloom run, 10:00 start, fun to cheer on the runners starting at the Brewster Inn and Chowder House. Also, a two day (Saturday & Sunday) Arts and Crafts Show at the Bay Property (First Light Beach) from 10-5 with 86 makers and artists and food vendors, parking and admission is free. On Sunday check out the parade at 1:00 from Eddy Elementary School to west to Swamp Rd.
Stay tuned for more up-coming events
