Best Beaches In & Near Provincetown
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1. Race Point Beach
Daniel Schwen Travel time from Provincetown: approx 0.5 hrs
Race Point Beach is in Provincetown, right at the very top of Cape Cod. The scenery here is both unique and beautiful, with sandy beaches, whales in the ocean, and historical lighthouses among the extensive dunes. You will love walking on the beach or relaxing in the sand.
Spring is the time to come for whale watching, you can spot various species breaching out in the ocean. From critically endangered… read more »
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2. Skaket Beach
Liza Travel time from Provincetown: approx 0.5 hrs
Skaket Beach lies on the west coast of Cape Cod facing into the sheltered waters of Cape Cod Bay. This makes it a very different proposition to the Atlantic facing beaches on the east coast.
Just a stone's throw cross-country from Nauset Beach on the opposite coast, Skaket Beach is different in nearly every way imaginable. Instead of being pounded by some of the biggest waves on the Cape, Skaket is… read more »
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3. Coast Guard Beach
Margo Tabb Travel time from Provincetown: approx 0.5 hrs
When you arrive at Coast Guard Beach, you will be met with an stunning view over marshlands, sand dunes to the wide sandy beach and ocean beyond. The boardwalk runs right up to the beach, and provides disabled access.
People love the soft sand, and they come from far and wide to enjoy this pristine stretch of coast. It does get crowded in the summer, but if you walk in… read more »
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4. Longnook Beach
Ollie Jones Travel time from Provincetown: approx 0.5 hrs
One of Cape Cod's top nudist beaches, Longnook Beach is located in the Massachusetts town of Truro. Although situated in one of the most popular oceanside resorts on the American east coast, it remains relatively quiet because it can only be accessed via a steep path down a high sand dune.
Formed of a narrow band of light-coloured sand, the waves are usually mild, making it a good spot for… read more »
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5. Marconi Beach
|vv@ldzen| Travel time from Provincetown: approx 0.5 hrs
Named for the Italian wireless inventor, Guglielmo Marconi, Marconi Beach is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. It was from this location that Marconi sent a message from President Theodore Roosevelt to King Edward VII of the United Kingdom from this location. This was the first transatlantic radio transmission from the United States back in 1903.
Marconi Beach provides views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Cape Cod Bay, and the… read more »
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6. Mayflower Beach
Kenneth C. Zirkel Travel time from Provincetown: approx 1 hr
Located in the mid-Cape, Mayflower beach is off of Dunes Road in Dennis. The views from the tidal flats during low tide allow for some great photos, and the sunsets can be pretty amazing. The beach is large with lifeguards and plenty of room for games. You will find public restrooms, a boardwalk, a picnic area, and parking as well.
You can stay in a variety of accommodations from little… read more »
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7. Nauset Beach
DC_Rebecca Travel time from Provincetown: approx 1 hr
Running along the Atlantic east coast of Cape Cod, between Coast Guard Beach and Chatham Harbor for around 10 miles, Nauset Beach is the longest on the cape. This beautifully pristine stretch of fine, near-white sand is backed by low grassy dunes for much of its length giving it a wild feel.
Much of the year this part of the coast is pretty quiet. You can often go for long… read more »
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8. Duxbury Beach
John Phelan Travel time from Provincetown: approx 1 hr
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9. Sandy Neck Beach
© M Z Travel time from Provincetown: approx 1 hr
Set in the relative shelter of Cape Cod Bay, Sandy Neck Beach is a large, long beach with pebbly sand. In fact it is six miles long, and you can get an off-road permit for the 4x4 vehicle trails. Thse trails lead to the tip of the sandy spit and around the southside of the extensive sand dunes.
If you go for a walk on the beach, you will see… read more »
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10. Plymouth Beach
Davies Travel time from Provincetown: approx 1 hr
Located in iconic Cape Cod Bay, Plymouth Beach stretches for 3 sandy miles along a narrow barrier island with water on either side. The barrier island protects Plymouth Harbor from the open ocean waves.
It gets its name from the nearby town of Plymouth and Plymouth Rock. It was an early settler area for the Mayflower pilgrims who named it after their departure point in the UK - Plymouth.
Although parts of… read more »
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11. Veterans Park Beach
William DeSousa-Mauk Travel time from Provincetown: approx 1 hr
One of Cape Cod's prettiest beaches near Hyannis, Veterans Park Beach has excellent facilities and delightful views across Lewis Bay.
Ideal for families, there's a playground, BBQ grills, disabled facilities, benches, bike racks, showers, lifeguards, restrooms…in fact everything you need for a full day's activities. There is also plenty of parking in the area for a fee.
The beach is moderately busy but rarely overcrowded. There's a volleyball court and the all-important… read more »
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12. North Scituate Beach
Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Travel time from Provincetown: approx 1 hr
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13. South Cape Beach
Pintsmasher Travel time from Provincetown: approx 1 hr
Stretching for about a mile, the near-white sands of South Cape Beach are a wonderfully wild yet accessible part of the Cape Cod coast. Beyond the dunes the beach backs onto an area of wetlands and the estuary of Waquoit Bay. Out front are the sheltered waters of Vineyard Sound, a far cry from the Atlantic waves to be found along the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Along with swimming and sunbathing… read more »
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14. Nantasket Beach
Rob McCready Travel time from Provincetown: approx 1 hr
Nantasket Beach lines the coast of Hull town in the greater Boston area. At high tide, it takes the form of a relatively narrow but long stretch of fine greyish sand running for around four kilometres. The low tide reveals an expansive area of rock pools. When walking along the water line, visitors should watch out for large pebbles, which can be washed up by the incoming tide, especially towards… read more »
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