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| Provincetown Beaches | Provincetown Lodging |
Provincetown Vacations |
Provincetown is known for it's many spectacular beaches. From a short walk on the town beach just steps from Commercial Street to a meandering stroll through the dunes to Herring Cove Beach or for the more ambitious, a bicycle ride to Race Point.
Provincetown offers some of the best beaches imaginable. |
Beach fire permits are also available from the Provincelands Visitor Center, by calling several days in advance and following specific fire permit regulations. |
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Herring Cove Beach - Herring Cove is convenient by both bicycle on the bike path, or via automobile. The parking during the summer months charges a $15 fee to park for the day or you can purchase a season pass. Herring Cove provides restrooms and lifeguards during posted hours and the parking lot is right by the beach. In the summer a snack bar is open for the public near the parking lot. |
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Race Point Beach - Race Point is located off Race Point Road in the Cape Cod National Seashore and is a bit of hike from downtown Provincetown. The beach however is the most expansive and spacious. Paths lead from the parking area (same parking fee as Herring Cove) to the beach and it's a 5-10 minute walk through the sandy paths. The Life Saving Museum keeps silent vigil over Race Point Beach. Race Point Beach is a favorite within the National Seashore. |
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Town Beach - Provincetown's own beach is just a few steps from Commercial Street down any of the marked Town Launch of Beach Access areas located along Commercial Street. This beach is tide dependant and some areas adjacent to the town beach are private. Please be courteous and use only areas clearly marked for public access to the water. If you bring your pooch for a swim, please be sure to clean up after him/her. |
Sunsets at the beaches in Provincetown can be spectacular! |
| Beach Rules - Rules are posted at each of the beaches including the Town Beach. When you're within the Cape Cod National Seashore it's important to be aware that National Seashore Park Rangers do patrol and closely monitor the park. During the Summer of 2007 National Seashore Park Rangers began suspiciously hiding in the bushes spying on beach- goers, just waiting to spring into action, while others were walking the beach in plain clothes issuing citations for nude sunbathing and other very minor violations. Our dogs love to go to the beach, but the Rangers have also been known to issue tickets for having your dog off leash at the beach, even in the water. It's important to be aware of your surroundings, and be aware of the laws. National Seashore Park Rangers have arresting authority (and it goes right to their heads) they're very serious about their jobs, they can go from zero to unreasonable in just seconds. Be aware and be cautious of the National Seashore Park Rangers. |
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