An open, north-facing Atlantic beach at the outermost tip of Cape Cod, separated from its parking lot by a stretch of open grassland. Expect rougher surf and more sun exposure than the calmer, west-facing Herring Cove a few miles away.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot Included in the $25/vehicle entrance fee
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
6am-midnight, year-round
Accessible
Wheelchair access noted
Lifeguard
Late June through Labor Day weekend, designated stretch only
Dogs
On a 6-ft leash; excluded from the lifeguarded section and from areas closed for nesting shorebirds (June-July); check posted signs
Managed by
Cape Cod National Seashore
508-255-3421 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
CostIncluded in the $25/vehicle entrance feeSticker$60 CCNS season pass
Race Point main lot
Access points along this beach
Race Point main lot
paid lot at the end of Race Point Rd; ranger check-in station and restroom/changing building at the lot entrance
Province Lands Visitor Center
free walk/bike-in access point about 0.5 mi from Race Point Beach via the bike trail; has its own parking, restrooms, exhibits, and observation deck (open May-Oct)
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Changing room/bathroom building at the start of the parking lot, past the ranger check-in station
Common questions
Is Race Point in Provincetown open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is it good for young kids?
Less sheltered than Herring Cove - it faces the open Atlantic with bigger surf, so it's a better fit for older kids and confident swimmers, especially outside the lifeguarded stretch.
Is there anywhere to stop before the beach?
The Province Lands Visitor Center on Race Point Road (open May-Oct, 9am-5pm) has parking, restrooms, a store, exhibits, and a 360-degree observation deck over the Province Lands.
Is there parking at Race Point, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (Included in the $25/vehicle entrance fee). Race Point main lot
Are there restrooms at Race Point?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Race Point?
Open Atlantic swell and rip currents possible outside the lifeguarded stretch; no shade/dunes near the lot. Bonfires require a free permit from the Province Lands Visitor Center.
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