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The Wellfleet Beachcomber

1120 Cahoon Hollow Rd, Wellfleet · Wellfleet, MA

Why you should go…

Set in a converted 1897 lifesaving station on the bluff above Cahoon Hollow Beach, the 'Comber is the Cape's definitive summer hangout, oysters and frozen Goombay Smashes by day, live bands and a packed dance floor by night. You can surf until sunset and walk straight up the dune to dinner. It's loud, sandy, and absolutely perfect.

  • #beach bar
  • #live music
  • #oysters
  • #dancing
  • #ocean views

Good to know

General nightlife guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Doors, showtime, last call

    Three different times, and only one of them is usually on the poster. Check all three.

  • Covers and minimums are normal

    Weekend nights often carry a door charge or a per-person minimum, especially for table seating.

  • Bring ID either way

    Age policies shift by night and by room, so carry it even if you have not been asked in years.

  • Weeknights show the room properly

    Quieter nights are the ones where you can actually hear the band and find a seat.

What's around here?

The closest stops to The Wellfleet Beachcomber, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Jack's Boat Rental

    $25–$50

    Outer Cape kayak, paddleboard, and canoe rentals on Route 6 in Wellfleet.

    1.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Eat & Drink
    Local Gem

    Bookstore & Restaurant

    $25–$50

    Family-run Wellfleet Harbor seafood spot since 1964, stocked wall-to-wall with used and rare books.

    2.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Theatre & Events
    Quirky Fun

    Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre

    Under $25

    A gloriously retro 1957 drive-in showing first-run double features under the Outer Cape stars.

    2.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar

    $25–$50

    Legendary roadside clam shack: overstuffed lobster rolls, fried clams, a raw bar, and mini golf.

    6.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Cape Cod National Seashore

    Free

    Forty miles of protected Atlantic beaches, dunes, and lighthouses, the wild, unspoiled heart of the Cape.

    6.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Nightlife
    Iconic

    Bally's Tiverton Casino and Hotel

    Free

    A 24-hour casino and hotel in Tiverton with 1,000 slots, table games and a sportsbook near Newport.

    63 mi awayMore like this