Race Point Beach
#3 in Best Cape Cod Beaches
The rough waters at Provincetown’s Race Point Beach are ideal for surfing, but the beach also has some shallow areas better suited for swimming. If you’d rather stay on shore, you can sunbathe or bike the adjacent Province Lands Bike Trail. Race Point Beach is also home to the Old Harbor Life-Saving Station, which dates back to the late 1800s and welcomes visitors seasonally. What’s more, the beach sits 3 miles northwest of downtown Provincetown, where you’ll find multiple restaurants and shops.
Veterans Park Beach
#4 in Best Cape Cod Beaches
If you’re in the mood for a seaside picnic, Veterans Park Beach is the perfect spot. This small but charming beach in Hyannis offers picnic space, barbecue areas, a snack shack, a playground and ample space for playing beach games. Because of the beach’s proximity to Hyannis Harbor and the Hyannis Yacht Club, it’s a great place to watch boats sail by. There is also a well-maintained park area with two memorials – one commemorating the Korean War and one in honor of former President John F. Kennedy – you can explore should you need a break from the sand.
