• All beaches enjoy an almost tropical water temperature (at this time of year) of 70+ degrees.  This is due to the bay side location along with the unique phenomenon known as the Brewster Flats.  Normally to brave the über cold waters of New England, one either must be drunk or under the age of 7.  Not so in Brewster.
• Parking is $15/day or $50/week.  Stickers are required from 9-3, 7 days a week and can ONLY be purchased at the visitor center.  One sticker gets you into all the beaches.
• The, er, bathrooms consist of porta-potties that get REALLY full on a hot summer day.
• The space in each of the parking lots is limited, so arrive early if you have your heart set on a particular beach.
• There are no lifeguards, rangers, etc. on any of the beaches.
• The signs say no dogs or alcohol.  The beach goers seem to say different.  Anarchy at it's finest (see above bullet).

Beach Blanket Bingo:

• Paines Creek-Best beach for small children.  The curving sand dunes carve out a mini-lagoon that is super safe, and never gets too deep.  Note:  If you do NOT wish to be surrounded by small children, this is not the beach for you.
• Robbins Hill Beach-Nice beach; not as nice as the beaches farther east.  Good backup if parking gets tough to find.
• Saint's Landing-See above.
• Breakwater Beach-If you like muck, rocks and tall grass coupled with a peculiar smell, then this is the beach for you.
• Point of Rocks Landing-Not as nice (or spacious) as Crosby or Linnell, other beaches are better choices.
• Ellis Landing-See below.
• Linnell Landing-Close to Crosby Landing with similar features.  Good backup if parking is not available at Crosby.
• Crosby Landing-Savin' the best for last.  My personal favorite and where we ended up spending the majority of our time.  Spacious beach with perfect sand and a really nice atmosphere.  Plenty of room to branch out and take advantage of the fantastic view of the flats in front and dunes behind.  Definitely gets the snappy camper seal of approval.

All in all I have to say Brewster has just about the best beaches of Cape Cod.  The strategy of keeping parking to a minimum has worked to keep the beaches clean and peaceful.  I really have to hand it to the town for providing exactly the right amount of infrastructure and allowing people to just relax and enjoy themselves.  I <heart> you Brewster.  See you next year!

Jackie and I enjoy a leisurely stroll through the beautiful Brewster Flats.