2 Best Sights in Provincetown, Cape Cod

Race Point Beach, one of the Cape Cod National Seashore beaches in Provincetown, has a wide swath of beautiful 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 for $60. Amenities: lifeguards; parking (fee); showers; toilets. Best for: sunrise; sunset; surfing; swimming; walking.

Herring Cove Beach is relatively calm and warm for a National Seashore beach, but it's not as pretty as some because its parking lot isn't hidden behind dunes. It's close to town, so in warm weather it's always crowded. The lot to the right of the bathhouse is a great place to watch the sunset. Daily parking is $25; the annual seashore pass grants access to all six national park beaches and costs $60. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards; parking (fee); toilets; showers. Best for: sunset; swimming; walking.