Along the southern shores of Chatham, Ridgevale Beach is a large, popular beach that offers both ocean swimming and, for the younger folks, calm creeks to splash around in. There’s also plenty of room to play favorite sand games, and seashells for collectors or for souvenirs. Big beach. Large parking. Attendant on duty. Lots of shells. Nearby cool little creek empties to ocean. Lots of families. Small waves. Nice view. Bike rack.