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Whale Spotting from the Beach
Race Point Beach · Nature
Race Point is one of the best land-based whale-watching spots in North America. Bring binoculars. Humpbacks and fin whales feed off Stellwagen Bank from late April through October, often visible from the shoreline.
Provincetown Carnival
Provincetown's annual August Carnival week -- the biggest LGBTQ+ celebration in New England, with costume parades, themed nights and a week of beach and nightlife events.
Bear Week Provincetown
Annual Bear Week in Provincetown in July/August -- one of the largest LGBTQ+ community gatherings on the East Coast, centered on Commercial Street and the harbor.
Swim for Life
Annual Provincetown Harbor charity swim -- hundreds of swimmers cross the harbor to raise funds for AIDS and women's health organizations. A Race Point tradition for 35+ years.
see you out there
Every week is the beach’s recurring lineup. Times shift and seasons end, so check the venue before you go. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.
At Race Point Beach, the sun sets at 4:35 PM today — about 10h 20m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:16 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Race Point Beach update at the top of the conditions page.