Aerial view of the Faro de Fisterra lighthouse on Cape Finisterre at sunrise, Costa de la Muerte, Galicia, northern Spain. The final destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route Stock Video Footage - Alamy

The shoulder season on Cape Cod is meant for enjoying local splendor. As things quiet down after the busy summer months, my family loves spending time at our home not-so-far away from home, Sandy Neck Beach. We always arrive with provisions for meals, but never shy from exploring the local abundance the beach has to offer. We made our buttermilk pancakes and eggs with our cherry pepper hot sauce for breakfast, hunted for beach treasure along the shore, dug fresh oysters right in the front yard,