Race Point Beach is a popular recreational area along the Cape Cod National Seashore.

  • Famous for its treacherous waters, more than 3,000 shipwrecks were recorded off the coast of Cape Cod in a 300-year period.
  • Shipwrecks happened so frequently that the Massachusetts Humane Society set up the world's first lifesaving service in the early 1800s.
  • Today, Race Point Beach is known for its meandering bike trails and expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Amenities at the beach include restrooms that are equipped with showers and changing areas. Race Point Beach sits just of Route 6 in Provincetown.

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