North Eastham, Massachusetts
North Eastham is a community of 2,085 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
Why visit North Eastham
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cooks Brook Beach, Three Sisters of Nauset, Bridge Road Cemetery and CG 36500.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in North Eastham
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Eastham
North Eastham is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Eastham in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, North Eastham had a population of 2,296.
From the Wikipedia article North Eastham, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Cooks Brook Beach
Beach · 1.2 mi
Beach in Massachusetts, United States
Three Sisters of Nauset
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States
Billingsgate Island Light
Lighthouse · 3.7 mi
Lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States
Coast Guard Beach
Beach · 3.1 mi
Beach in Massachusetts, United States
Marconi Beach
Beach · 3.8 mi
Is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts.
Nauset Beach
Beach · 3.1 mi
Beach on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, United States
Nauset Light Beach
Beach · 2.9 mi
Beach in Eastham, Massachusetts, United States
Museums and landmarks16
Bridge Road Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic cemetery in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
CG 36500
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Coast Guard motor lifeboat
Collins Cottages Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic District in Massachusetts
Cove Burying Ground
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic cemetery in Massachusetts, United States
Eastham Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Edward Penniman House and Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Fort Hill Rural Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Eastham, Massachusetts
French Cable Hut
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States of America
Nauset Archeological District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Nauset Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States
Old Town Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Eastham, Massachusetts, listed on the NRHP in Massachusetts
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
Cottontail Acres Conservation Area
Hiking and trails · 1.7 mi
725 Samoset Road, Eastham
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes14
The Friendly Fisherman
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.2 mi
4580 US 6, North Eastham
Mo 11:30-20:00; Tu-We 16:00-20:00; Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Su 11:30-21:00
Brickhouse
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
4940 State Highway
Mo-Tu 16:00-20:30; We off; Th 16:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 16:00-21:00; Su...
2 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Captain's Quarters Motel & Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
5000 State Highway, North Eastham
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of North Eastham
83 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 26°F | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 26°F | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 31°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 39°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 62°F | 48°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 57°F | 3.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 64°F | 2.8 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 64°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 58°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 47°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 39°F | 4.5 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 31°F | 5.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chatham Muni Ap (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Barnstable County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-04-19: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Brewster 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- East Dennis 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Harwich Center 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Harwich Port 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Chatham 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Dennis 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- South Yarmouth 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Barnstable Town 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Monument Beach 32 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Buzzards Bay 32 mi west, about 52 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Thrift Store, North Eastham MA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Entranceway To Collins Cottages, Jerry Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A Clear Day at Nauset Beach Light, Jesse Lee Tucker, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Three Sisters Lights, T.S. Custadio aka ToddC4176 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ChamplainNausetHarbor, Samuel de Champlain, Public domain
- Cove Burying Ground, Jerry Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- View from Fort Hill, Eastham MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat CG 36500, Jerry Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- French Cable Hut, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), CC0
- Capt Edward Penniman House, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bridge Road Cemetery, Eastham MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
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