Cape Cod Tracker

Rocky Shores and Sandy Beaches

Cape Cod has long been known for it rocky shores and sandy beaches and at most of these beaches a lighthouse can be seen such as the well famed Cape Cod Light also known as Highland Light.

Lighthouses in and around Cape Cod (not all) :

Ned Point: The Ned Point Lighthouse is located on the North Side of enterance to Mattapoisett Harbour. Construction started in 1837 and ended in 1838 the lighthouse was first lighted in 1838. The tower stands 39 feet and was deactivated between 1952-1961 also  the grounds of the lighthouse are opened to the public everyday.

Bird Island: The Bird Island Lighthouse is located on the entrance to Sippican Harbour and Buzzards Bay. Construction started in 1819 and was light lit in 1819 then during 1933-1997 it was deactivated then reactived once again in 1997. The lighthouse is not open to the public and is best seen by boat.

Wings Neck: The Wings Neck Lighthouse was built in 1849 and then later rebuilt in 1889. The lighthouse is located at the entrance to Pocasset Harbour in Pocasset, MA and is only open to the public by rental.

Cape Cod Light: Cape Cod Light also known as Highland Light may be the most famous lighthouse on Cape Cod, It is located in the Cape Cod National Seashore and is closest to the town of Turo.

Race Point Light: Located at the eastern tip of the US Race Point Light was built in 1876 at a height of 45 feet. Race Point Light is located closest to Provincetown the last town on the Cape. To reach the lighthouse you can take a 45 minute walk from Race Point Beach the grounds are open to the public and the keepers house is available for a night stay.

Pictures of various lighthouses on the Cape check out the video above!