Last updated: April 14, 2021
Place
Race Point Beach
NPS/Kekoa Rosehill
Quick Facts
Location:
End of Race Point Road, Provincetown
Significance:
Location of Old Harbor Life-Saving Station
Amenities
7 listed
Beach/Water Access, Parking - Auto, Restroom - Seasonal, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Showers, Toilet - Flush, Water - Bottle-Filling Station
Race Point Beach is located at the northernmost point on Cape Cod. With swift currents and deeper water closer to shore, the magic of the ocean ecosystem is just beyond the sand. In the spring whales can often be seen from shore and fishermen with their long surfcasting rods are a common sight at the water's edge.
The Old Harbor Life-Saving Station Museum is nestled in the dunes here. Open seasonally, the museum provides a glimpse of daily life for the men of the US Lifesaving Service, the precursor to today's Coast Guard.
With a path from the parking area across the dunes to the beach, Race Point is popular with beachgoers year-round. The park's oversand vehicle corridor is nearby, and offroad vehicles can often be seen parked along the shore in the distance.
The Old Harbor Life-Saving Station Museum is nestled in the dunes here. Open seasonally, the museum provides a glimpse of daily life for the men of the US Lifesaving Service, the precursor to today's Coast Guard.
With a path from the parking area across the dunes to the beach, Race Point is popular with beachgoers year-round. The park's oversand vehicle corridor is nearby, and offroad vehicles can often be seen parked along the shore in the distance.