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Race Point Beach

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Race Point Beach
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“On the wild tip of the Cape, this Cape Cod National Seashore beach is a breathtaking stretch of sand, crashing surf and undulating dunes as far as the eye…”
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Lonely PlanetJul 28

17 things to do on Cape Cod

The beach is the main event on Cape Cod, but there are other fabulous things to do, too.

Wild beach at the end of the Province Lands trail

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Lonely PlanetJul 8

The best beaches on Cape Cod

With nearly 560 miles of coastline, Cape Cod has a lot of beaches. Here are 12 of the best and why you should visit them.

Beach with crashing surf and undulating dunes.

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  • Cape Cod National SeashoreNature reserveCaptures the essence of the Cape with surf and dunes.
  • Race Point BeachSightBeach with crashing surf and undulating dunes.
  • Province Lands Bike TrailTrailPaved trail winding between dunes, connecting two beaches.
  • Head of the Meadow BeachSightWide, sandy beach, good for long walks and bodysurfing.
  • Race Point LighthouseSight
  • Elsewhere
  • Sandy Neck BeachSightBarnstable, United StatesBest for trail walking and bird-watching.
  • Snack ShackRestaurantBarnstable, United StatesStop here after a hike for fried clams or ice cream.
  • Mayflower BeachSightDennis, United StatesPrettiest bayside beach, gentle waves, good for families.
  • Old Silver BeachSightFalmouth, United StatesFavorite for swimming and sunsets, calm sandbar for kids.
  • Herring Cove BeachSightProvincetown, United StatesFaces west for sunsets, close to Provincetown.
  • Craigville BeachSightCenterville, United StatesBest location for finding sea glass.
  • Four SeasRestaurantCenterville, United StatesLocal institution scooping homemade ice cream since the 1930s.
  • Cahoon Hollow BeachSightWellfleet, United StatesWild beach with dunes, backdrop to The Beachcomber bar.
  • The BeachcomberRestaurantWellfleet, United StatesClassic beach bar in an old lifesaving station.
  • Kalmus BeachSightHyannis, United StatesBest spot for windsurfing due to warm waters and winds.
  • Coast Guard BeachSightEastham, United StatesStunning beach, great for bird-watching and surfing.
  • Nauset BeachSightTruro, United StatesLeast crowded beach, good for watching sunrise and swimming.
  • Long Point BeachSightProvincetown, United States
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