Race Point Beach

Race Point Beach, located on Race Point Road, is one of the Cape’s most beautiful National Seashore beaches- you will be amazed at how far the beach seems to extend! Sand stretches around the point and the Old Harbor Life Saving Station, which was built in Chatham in 1897 and later moved by barge to Provincetown in 1977. During the summer months, rescue re-enactments are conducted on the grounds. The National Park Service Museum is within walking distance. Lots of soft sand, seagulls, beach grasses, sand dunes and weathered fences make this unprotected beach a must-see. While you are at the beach, you just may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a whale, dolphin, seal or boat passing by. It’s a great beach for sunbathing and an ideal spot for taking long walks with beautiful sand dunes all over. If you enjoy biking, bike trails are located close to the parking area. This beach offers plenty of parking and is open to the public.

Biking Around Provincetown

Bicycles are allowed on the designated national seashore bike trails, on paved roads and parking areas, and on unpaved roadways (fire roads). Bicycles are not permitted on hiking trails or on beaches.

Province Lands Bike Trail –  www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/province-lands-bike-trail.htm
This 5.5 mile trail loops around the Province Lands, passing through pine forests, sandy dunes, and low-lying cranberry bogs. There are connections to both Herring Cove and Race Point beaches, as well as Bennett Pond.

Head of the Meadow Bike Trail – www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/hombiketrail.htm
This 2 mile bike trail connects the dirt parking lot at High Head Road to Head of the Meadow Beach.

Nauset Bike Trail – www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/nauset-bike-trail.htm
This 1.6 mile paved bike path connects the Salt Pond Visitor Center, Doane Picnic Area, and Coast Guard Beach.

Cape Cod Rail Trail – www.mass.gov/locations/cape-cod-rail-trail
Enjoy scenic views along the 22 mile paved trail with bikes, roller blades, and more.