"Whoah! We’re going to Cape Cod… Whoah! Back to the island… Whoah! We’re gonna have a party…"

With 'Vengaboys' song in mind and the direct correlation of beaches and party, I commenced my journey to the beach, forgetting that it was the cold month of February in New England. Our first beach experience in New England begins with Massachusetts very own ‘Cape’ (Cod). The popular day-trip destination of Cape, Chatham, is known as elbow of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. 

Chatham Lighthouse Beach

In the last one month I really missed the coast (I am from Mumbai and have spent two and half decades of my life there) and just wanted to visit the most attractive beaches in New England. I and GJ both wanted to experience a beach visit in winter; to adore traffic free routes, open parking spaces and ample shopping time.  

Perfect romantic get away

After about a two and half hour drive (approx. 120 miles) we reached Chatham Lighthouse Beach, is said to be a part of Lower Cape and is about a half mile from downtown.  The crowd –free, scenic beach transformed my thought process of partying along the beach to an ideal location for tranquility. The strategic parking lot, at the beach overlook, made our visit even more convenient. I admit, I could not resist nor did I have the patience to stay away from the virtually inviting beach, not realizing that it would be piping cold. In a hurried manner, I got off the car without wearing gloves or jacket or cap. Within no time was I back in the car again, hunting for them. It was cold really cold, windy and how!!

Unique colored stone

After spending about 10 mins to get all decked up to move out of the car, we walked towards one of the best beaches on Cape. By this time, I was sure that it was the perfect romantic beach I was in search for. The views led to infinity and none like others I had seen. I spent over 3 hours admiring the gulls enjoying free time on the beach, pets having a stroll, collecting unique colored shells while GJ was busy capturing the most distinctive shots of the beach and the surrounding. We did explore a few village shops for some antiques and souvenirs. 

Well Chatham has a simple, relaxed and a charming self to it. A serene place with beautiful beaches, harbors, coastal scenes and distinctive village antique shops and really quiet (in winter); ideal to enjoy one’s solitude! 

Pet strolling around

Seagull's free time