Fodor's Expert Review Race Point Beach

Race Point Beach, one of the Cape Cod National Seashore beaches in Provincetown, has a wide swath of sand stretching far off into the distance around the point and Coast Guard station. Because of its position facing north, the beach gets sun all day long. Keep an eye out for whales offshore; it's also a popular fishing spot.

Daily parking is $25; the annual seashore pass grants access to all six national park beaches is $60.

lifeguards; parking (fee); showers; toilets.

sunrise; sunset; surfing; swimming; walking.