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Guide to Provincetown Beaches
Provincetown Beaches include Herring Cove Beach, Race Point Beach, Long Point Beach and Harbor Beach. All four are a must to visit, but Long Point can only be accessed by walking across the West End Breakwater or by taking a seasonal boat shuttle (contact Flyer’s Boat Yard for fees/info).
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.
Herring Cove Beach
This National Seashore beach is a “must do” if you are visiting Cape Cod. Clear waters and clean shorelines abound this narrow, but long beach. Herring Cove Beach is one of the most amazing places to watch the sunset over the water! And don’t leave right after the sunset; you’ll miss the beautiful sky changing colors when the sun goes down. If you enjoy walking the beach, there are lots of beautiful polished treasures along the shoreline to collect. Bring a pair of water shoes since the shoreline is a bit rocky. If you like to fish, bring your rod! You can park your car close to where you plan to sit on the beach. Pack a lunch or enjoy the great food you can order at the new snack bar, which offers shaded seating. A new bathhouse provides clean restrooms, changing areas, indoor showers with hot water and outdoor rinsing stations. You can also walk or bike to this beach. Lots of bike rentals are available in Provincetown. Shuttle buses are also available to Herring Cove Beach, which is open to the public.
Long Point Beach
Long Point Beach, located at the very end of Cape Cod, is a favorite of anyone who wants to get away from the crowds. You can only reach this beach by boat (boat shuttles are available-check w/Flyer’s Boat Rentals), kayak (rentals available in Provincetown) or walking 1.5 miles over the breakers (wear your sneakers, bring water and make sure you check the tides). It may take you an hour, but it’s well worth the walk. The views are spectacular and you just may get a distant view of a seal or whale. Bring your camera since Long Point Light, an unmanned lighthouse that was built in 1875, will be within your view!
Harbor Beach
Harbor Beach is located close to town (Commercial and Ryder Streets). It is a great place if you want to walk the beach. You don’t see too many people sunbathing at this beach, but there are lots of kite flying, kayaking, and other activities going on. Lots of restaurants and fast-food stands are located close by. Dogs are allowed at this beach from 6 to 9 am during the summer months.
Truro’s treasures include ten beautiful beaches
Four of Truro’s beaches are located on the “ocean side” (Head of the Meadow, Coast Guard, Longnook and Ballston), and six are located on the “bay side” (Noon’s Landing, Cold Storage, Great Hollow, Corn Hill, Fisher, and Ryder). Many of the Truro beaches require a Truro beach sticker between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm from the third Saturday in June through Labor Day. Corn Hill Beach and Head of the Meadow Beach are open to the public for a small fee.
Noons Landing Beach
Noons Landing Beach is located on Shore Road (Route 6A) in North Truro, where Truro meets Provincetown. This is a pretty beach located on the bay with great views of Provincetown. This beach does not requires a Truro beach sticker for parking, but has limited spaces.
Cold Storage Beach
Cold Storage Beach (Pond Village), located at the end of Pond Road, is known for its sandbars. If you have young children, visit this beach at low tide and take advantage of the sandbars. The calm and warm waters make this a favorite family beach. This beach offers a great view of Cape Cod Bay. This beach requires a Truro beach sticker for parking between 9am and 4pm.
Great Hollow Beach
Great Hollow Beach is located at the end of Great Hollow Road. This beautiful bay beach is known for being one of the best places on Cape Cod to view the sunset. Head to the beach about 15 minutes before the sunset, and you’ll get some great photos along with a distant view of the Pilgrim Monument. There’s a long staircase to the beach, but it’s well worth the climb. This beach requires a Truro beach sticker for parking between 9am and 4pm.
Corn Hill Beach
This historic location is where the Pilgrims found a stash of corn that was buried by the Wampanoag Indians. This beach, located on Corn Hill Road and north of Pamet Harbor, is an amazing beach that offers warm and calm waters. This beach is handicap accessible and has a boardwalk that takes you from the parking lot to the beach. This family friendly, easy access beach with a great view of the bay and views of Provincetown in the distance is also a public beach. There is a parking fee.
Fisher Beach
Quieter than most of Truro’s beaches, this beautiful bay beach, is a favorite of many beachgoers. This beach is located south of Pamet Harbor at the end of Fisher Road. This beach requires a Truro beach sticker for parking between 9am and 4pm.
Ryder Beach
If you want to get away from the beach crowds, Ryder Beach is the beach for you. Located at the end of Ryder Beach Road, this quaint bay beach with low dunes offers more privacy than Truro’s other beaches. This beach requires a Truro beach sticker for parking between 9am and 4pm.
Head of the Meadow Beach
Easy to get to-drive to the very end of Head of the Meadow Road and you will arrive at one of the most beautiful ocean beaches. The sandbars at this beach change every year and always provide beach-goers with the best body surfing. If you have a boogie board, bring it along so you can ride the crests of Truro’s waves. This is a public beach. There is a parking fee.
Coast Guard Beach
Drive down So. Highland Road, pass Highland Light, and you will come to Coast Guard Beach. A great beach for boogie boarding! This beach requires a Truro beach sticker for parking between 9am and 4pm.
Longnook Beach
Head down a long and winding road (Longnook Road) and arrive at one of the prettiest ocean beaches in Truro. The only way to access this beach, however, is by walking up a short path and climbing down the dunes to the beach. If you are not mobile or have very young children, this may not be the beach for you. This beach requires a Truro beach sticker for parking between 9am and 4pm.
Ballston Beach
Ballston Beach is located at the end of South Pamet Road. The waves and sandbars at this ocean beach make it a great place for surfing or boogie boarding. If you are an early riser, Ballston Beach is one of the best places to see the sunrise! This beach requires a Truro beach sticker for parking between 9am and 4pm.
High Head Beach
If you are a hiker, you will love heading over to High Head Beach! High Head is a remote Atlantic Ocean Beach located in Truro near Pilgrim Lake. The sandbar at High Head Beach is a popular spot for gray seals to perch during low tide. The seals are protected and not to be disturbed when resting on the beach. Access to High Head Beach is via High Head Road which is located off Route 6 between the Outermost Beach Resort and Pilgrim Lake. From the parking lot on High Head Road, it is a 10 minute walk via a path over the dunes to the beach.
The Wonders of Wellfleet
The Wonders of Wellfleet include White Crest, Cahoon Hollow, Lecount Hollow, Long Pond, Newcomb Hollow, Indian Neck, Marconi and Mayo Beaches. Wellfleet beach permits or a daily fee are required for beaches from the third weekend in June through Labor Day. Stickers can be purchased at the beach office located at the town pier.
Marconi Beach
Marconi Beach, located off Route 6 on Marconi Beach Road, is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. A great beach for not only sunbathing but surfcasting as well – if you are lucky, you’ll catch a blue or striped bass. You can access this beach by the steep and long staircase that leads down to the beach. The sunsets at Marconi Beach are stunning! Marconi Beach is a National Seashore Beach and open to the public.
Mayo Beach
Mayo Beach is probably the most kid-friendly beach in Wellfleet. The water is warm and shallow and the kids will enjoy collecting shells and critters along the shoreline. Directly across the street from the beach, there’s a super playground the kids will love. The views from the beach are beautiful – lots of boats coming in and out of the harbor. If you want something to eat, you are steps away from a few great restaurants and ice cream shop. No stickers required at this beach
White Crest Beach
White Crest Beach, located on Ocean View Drive, is definitely a favorite for many of the local surfers. The strong waves along with the good wind and swell directions attract surfers of all levels of experience. So stop by one of the local surf shops and rent a board before heading to this beach. To access the beach, you will have to walk down steep dunes, but once you have made the walk, you will be at one of the nicest beaches in Wellfleet. There is a parking fee between 9am and 4pm.
Cahoon Hollow Beach
Beautiful views of the endless ocean can be seen from this beach. To access this beach, you so have to climb down a very steep dune. Many people frequent this beach due to its proximity to the Wellfleet Beachcomber, a seaside bar and restaurant, which is located in the beach parking lot. The Beachcomber offers live music, great cocktails and fantastic food. If you park behind the Beachcomber at Cahoon Hollow Beach you can apply your parking fee towards food at the Beachcomber. There is a parking fee between 9am and 4pm.
Lecount Hollow Beach
Lecount Hollow Beach is another Wellfleet beach that is frequented by surfers and also requires you to climb down a steep path between the dunes to reach the beach. This beach is not recommended for young children – great waves for surfing. This beach requires a Wellfleet beach sticker for parking between 9am and 4pm.
Newcomb Hollow Beach
Newcomb Hollow Beach, another Wellfleet beach located off of Ocean View Drive, offers a picturesque landscape. This beach is the closest beach to Truro. To access the beach, you will have to walk down steep dunes. This beach is a nighttime hotspot for fishermen. Newcomb Hollow has a large parking lots. There is a parking fee between 9am and 4pm.
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