Ocean Beaches
Enjoy the Atlantic Ocean beaches of Truro and the Outer Cape.
This picturesque ocean beach is down the road from the house and perfect for sunning, swimming and fishing.
Coast Guard Road
Coast Guard RoadThis picturesque ocean beach is down the road from the house and perfect for sunning, swimming and fishing.
This National Seashore beach is a great place to take the whole family.
33 locals recommend
Head of the Meadow Beach
This National Seashore beach is a great place to take the whole family.
This beach has awesome waves and is a great place to take kids who want to boogey board and even surf.
61 locals recommend
Marconi Beach
Marconi Beach RdThis beach has awesome waves and is a great place to take kids who want to boogey board and even surf.
Longnook Beach
The dunes on this Truro town beach are spectacular.
Race point is an iconic National Seashore Beach in Provincetown, which is especially known for its sunsets and the picturesque coast guard station.
121 locals recommend
Race Point Beach
Race point is an iconic National Seashore Beach in Provincetown, which is especially known for its sunsets and the picturesque coast guard station.
This is the closest beach to Downtown Provincetown, which has an easy to access parking lot as well as sandwiches and other food for sale on site.
123 locals recommend
Herring Cove Beach
Province Lands RdThis is the closest beach to Downtown Provincetown, which has an easy to access parking lot as well as sandwiches and other food for sale on site.
Bay Beaches
Cape Cod bay is a great place to swim with kids as the water is calmer and to enjoy beautiful views of Provincetown.
Ryder Beach
A pristine bay beach
Great Hollow Beach
Great Hollow RdA nearby beach great for waking and swimming
This beach, visited by the Pilgrims, is a beautiful setting with the hill in the background
12 locals recommend
Corn Hill Beach
Corn Hill RoadThis beach, visited by the Pilgrims, is a beautiful setting with the hill in the background
Activities
From hiking and bird watching to wine tasting to gallery walks in Provincetown, there is so much to do on the outer cape besides beaching.
Here you’ll find a great trail called “Bearberry Hill” which includes an old cranberry bog and spectacular ocean views.
Bearberry Lane
Bearberry LaneHere you’ll find a great trail called “Bearberry Hill” which includes an old cranberry bog and spectacular ocean views.
Head over to Truro Vineyards for wine tastings and very drinkable local vintages.
150 locals recommend
Truro Vineyards
11 Shore RdHead over to Truro Vineyards for wine tastings and very drinkable local vintages.
Just down the street from the house, play 9 holes by the ocean with views of the historic Highland Light.
72 locals recommend
Highland lighthouse
27 Highland Light RdJust down the street from the house, play 9 holes by the ocean with views of the historic Highland Light.
Visit this fantastic world-class museum in Ptown.
55 locals recommend
Provincetown Art Association and Museum
460 Commercial StVisit this fantastic world-class museum in Ptown.
There are a few companies that offer whale watches leaving from Macmillan Pier in Provincetown. There is a parking lot at the pier.
100 locals recommend
Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch
307 Commercial StThere are a few companies that offer whale watches leaving from Macmillan Pier in Provincetown. There is a parking lot at the pier.
This gorgeous untouched dune-scape is unique to the outer cape. Here you’ll find a fairly lengthy bike trail that loops around so you can park at the visitors center or at Herring cove and return to your car.
8 locals recommend
Province Lands Bike Trail
Province Lands Bike TrailThis gorgeous untouched dune-scape is unique to the outer cape. Here you’ll find a fairly lengthy bike trail that loops around so you can park at the visitors center or at Herring cove and return to your car.
Food scene
Here I’ve listed places we love in both Truro and Ptown including restaurants for dinner, markets for lunch and coffee
Chequessett Chocolate
8 Highland RdGrab coffee and shop locally made chocolate!
Great for pizza and sandwiches and also make wonderful pastries
31 locals recommend
Savory & the Sweet Escape
316 US-6Great for pizza and sandwiches and also make wonderful pastries
Both a market and a restaurant, Macs is a great place to pick up lobsters and oysters or to dine in with big groups
50 locals recommend
Mac's Fish House Provincetown
85 Shank Painter RdBoth a market and a restaurant, Macs is a great place to pick up lobsters and oysters or to dine in with big groups
Great food, wonderful frosé and an awesome beach bar when visiting Ptown.
79 locals recommend
The Canteen
225 Commercial StGreat food, wonderful frosé and an awesome beach bar when visiting Ptown.
The Lobster Pot
321 Commercial StThis place is iconic and makes very very good seafood dishes
Angel Foods
467 Commercial StA great market with delicious sandwiches
Just down the road from the house on Route 6, Momtano’s is a great Italian restaurant that uses fresh local ingredients and makes pasta fresh each day.
30 locals recommend
Montano's Restaurant
481 US-6Just down the road from the house on Route 6, Momtano’s is a great Italian restaurant that uses fresh local ingredients and makes pasta fresh each day.
Captain’s Choice serves locally-caught seafood and has ample outdoor seating for big groups.
15 locals recommend
Captain's Choice
4 Highland RdCaptain’s Choice serves locally-caught seafood and has ample outdoor seating for big groups.
Day’s Market has the best priced and most delicious lobster rolls on the outer cape as well as breakfast sandwiches served all day!
13 locals recommend
Days’ Market and Deli
271 MA-6ADay’s Market has the best priced and most delicious lobster rolls on the outer cape as well as breakfast sandwiches served all day!
A great market where you can grab sandwiches, freshly brewed ice teas and local Truro souvenirs.
6 locals recommend
Jams
14 Truro Center RdA great market where you can grab sandwiches, freshly brewed ice teas and local Truro souvenirs.
This our favorite restaurant in Ptown if you’re looking for a romantic atmosphere and delicious cuisine. They also have a great bar overlooking the bay. Make reservations well in and avec in season.
80 locals recommend
The Red Inn
15 Commercial StThis our favorite restaurant in Ptown if you’re looking for a romantic atmosphere and delicious cuisine. They also have a great bar overlooking the bay. Make reservations well in and avec in season.