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National Seashore Beaches in Provincetown

Race Point Beach

At the northernmost end of Cape Cod, Race Point Beach is the "wild child" of Provincetown beaches within the Cape Cod National Seashore.

When roaring Atlantic Ocean surf hits the beach, you can really see and feel the power of Mother Nature here!

Crashing Waves at Sunset
Race Point Beach

Miles of pristine gorgeous, natural shoreline make this a great beach for sunning, strolling and sitting in your beach chair with a good book.

What about swimming? 

Honestly, you won't see me in the water at Race Point. The surf is usually much too strong for my liking. 

And there's that little issue of water temperature ...

57 degrees in late June? No thanks! ;-)

But for beach camping, surf fishing, nature walks, seal spotting, and breathtaking sunsets, Race Point is heaven on earth!

• Body of Water: Atlantic Ocean
  
  
• Crowd Factor: Does get busy in summer. Plenty of room to wander.
  
  
• Amenities: Lifeguards, restroom and shower facilities (in season); Mobi-mat.
  
  
• Location: Race Point Road (off Route 6) in Provincetown, MA
  
  
• Parking: Decent sized lot, but it does fill up during the season. Daily fee or pass required.
  
  
  

Herring Cove Beach

If Race Point is the "wild child" of Provincetown beaches ... Herring Cove is the "mild child".

The warmer, more calm waters of Cape Cod Bay, and the scenic setting of Herring Cove Beach, make it the most popular beach in Provincetown.

Families with children especially enjoy Herring Cove, not only for its kid-friendly waters, but also because there's easy access from the parking lot onto the beach. That's a big plus when you're lugging chairs, coolers and all your other must-have beach stuff.

• Body of Water: Cape Cod Bay
  
  
• Crowd Factor: Does get busy in the summer, but a short walk will take you away from the crowd.
  
• Amenities: Lifeguards in season, shower/changing rooms,  restroom facilities, excellent food concessions. Herring Cove Beach is also handicapped accessible and has wheelchairs that travel over sand (in season only).
  
  
• Location: At the end of Rt. 6 in Provincetown.
  
  
• Parking: Ample, but the lot does fill on busy summer days. Daily fee or pass required.
  
  

In-Town Beaches in Provincetown

Don't feel like driving, cycling, or catching a shuttle to Race Point or Herring Cove?

Provincetown's in-town beaches offer a nice break from the busy-ness along Commercial Street!

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Vacationing in Provincetown

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