Orleans Real Estate Cape Cod

Orleans is located at the elbow of the Cape and offers spectacular white sandy beaches that attract swimmers, sun bathers, boaters, surfers and fishing parties. On the bayside you will find Skaket Beach and Rock Harbor. Tranquil Skaket Beach offers great beach combing and swimming. Rock Harbor is known for its deep sea fishing fleet. On the ocean side there is Nauset Beach which is one of the most popular beaches on the Cape and is great for surfing and four wheeling. Boaters enjoy Town Cove, a scenic cruise leading out to the Atlantic Ocean. Pleasant Bay is on the south side of town, which is protected from the Atlantic Ocean by a barrier beach. Pleasant Bay is popular for sailing and power boating. The town of Orleans is the hub of the Lower Cape and has numerous businesses and shops to explore. Downtown Orleans offers visitor-friendly opportunities for shopping and browsing, nightlife and some of the finest restaurants on the Cape. In the historic district one can explore museums and take in a live theater performance. Other attractions in Orleans include galleries, concerts, the Cape Cod Baseball League, parks, ice skating and the Cape Cod Rail Trail.