“Classic New England coast: pitch pine forests, Highland Cliffs, pristine Atlantic beaches, glacial ponds. Evocative and timeless. Used in many East Coast films. Four-season cinematography possible.”
About This Location
Cape Cod National Seashore protects 43,500 acres along the outer arc of Cape Cod, Massachusetts — a glacially sculpted peninsula of Atlantic beaches, towering Highland Cliffs, freshwater kettle ponds, and pitch pine and scrub oak forests. The seashore's visual character shifts dramatically by season and light: August golden dunes and sparkling Atlantic; October windswept beaches and amber forest; February frozen kettle ponds and steely grey surf. The Province Lands near Provincetown feature some of the Northeast's most impressive inland sand dune formations. The seashore has a dedicated commercial filming and photography permit office reachable at 508-957-0706. Federal law requires permits for all commercial filming regardless of crew size. Proximity to Boston (2 hours) and Providence (90 minutes) provides strong logistics support. A beloved four-season location offering genuine New England atmosphere within reach of major East Coast production hubs.
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Permit Required
Type
NPS Commercial Film Permit
Fee
Varies – NPS location fee + cost recovery
Contact
Cape Cod National Seashore Permit Office
Contact Permit Office
📞 508-957-0706All commercial filming requires permit regardless of crew size. Contact permit office at 508-957-0706.
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