If you're looking to escape the world and find boundless beauty...this is your place. I typically…read morerent a kayak on the bayside of town and take the journey across the famous Provincetown Harbor. It's the same harbor where the Pilgrims signed the Mayflower Compact BEFORE landing in Plymouth. Yes, they landed in Provincetown first! Once on long point head toward the tip and you can't miss the lighthouse. Stunning. Be sure to look along the inlets and you can still find some remnants of the 19th century colony (bricks, shards of porcelain etc). Don't forget to find a spot on the beach...you could be the only one on it! Plan around the tide or you'll be dragging your kayak. You can also walk there via the jetty or have the local service (Flyers) drop you off for a fee. I'd avoid the Flyers service. If taking a kayak...DO NOT go directly across the deep part of the harbor! Especially in August or if there are seals in the water. Yes, we have a great white shark population that seems to get bigger every year. Stay along the sand bar (hint, you should almost always see the bay floor). This place is pure heaven.

A very lonely…read morespot The end of the world. It sure feels like it. The absolutely tip of the tip. The end of Provincetown and Cape Cod. You can't go any further or you'll be in the sea. What a great place. The problem is how the hell to get to the end of the world. No roads here, you either go by small boat or walk. It's a pretty good hike through heavy sand but there is a short cut. Go over the breakwater that starts at the Pilgrim Plaque. Just don't try it in rough weather or you will probably die. Assuming you actually get out there you will find one of the absolutely coolest places anywhere. Nothing but wild wind and sea. The light is never open but you can walk right up to it. No one cares because no one is around. Probably for miles. The light was built in 1875 but an earlier one was built in 1826. It's only 38 feet tall and had a fifth order Fresnel lens. I'm not sure whatt happen to the lens. The real cool part is that this area once had lots of houses, buildings and windmills for power. Several hundred people actually lived way out here.. Even two old forts, sarcastically called Fort Useless and Fort Harmless. Apparently they were not too successful. The remains of the forts can still be seen but just lumps in the sand. Everything else is long gone. The wind is always howling out here and you can almost hear the old voices. On one of the mounds there is a large cross with flowers frequently place around it. I'm not sure what it signifies but gives a surrealistic feel to a wild and spooky place.

Beautiful beach area, not too crowded on the day my girl and I went. Clean as far as the eye can…read moresee, but a steep beach gradient makes for poor surf. The waves crash violently right up on the beach. Great for a picnic lunch or a nighttime bonfire (don't forget your permit!).

This beach came highly recommended from a friend - Head of the Meadow lived up to the hype. There's…read morea $20 entry fee but it's good for all the Cape Cod National Park beaches for the rest of the day if you want to beach hop. The sand is medium-soft and the beach is litter-free, which is basically all you need, right? There are lifeguards on duty and what appears to be a well-maintained restroom facility. My husband and I visited on a Monday during the height of the July heat wave and it was mildly busy but still very quiet. I will definitely come back whenever I find myself in Provincetown. YELP'S 2019 REVIEW CHALLENGE: #13

Review 14. My family…read morehas a house in Truro and this is one of their favorite beaches. Came in in mid July and it wasn't too crowded which was nice. Lots of parking spots available at 1pm. Easy walk down to the shore. Scenic dunes once you pick a spot. We walked mile down the beach and saw a jillion seals. So fun to watch them. Bring chairs, umbrellas, anything you need. Several life guards on duty.

Fortunately it was a rainy day so parking fees were not being collected. You need a Wellfleet Town…read moreSticker. Or else it is a $40 daily fee. Seriously. $40???? It's not like it's that great beach. It's just like every other beach on that stretch of ocean. Port a pots. No concessions. For $40 I expect some young hot guy to be massaging me with sunscreen and keeping me hydrated with imported bottled water.

Beautiful sand and ocean view, surfers and seals. Water is very cold and rough with stones in sand…read moreat water edge. No snacks. Restrooms are ok. Poor cell service. Security is relaxed. Sand cliff access keeps crowds away.

We started in Orleans and rode up to Wellfleet, then over to the beach, and over to route 6 for…read morelunch, before returning to Orleans. A perfect trail.

I really enjoyed biking from Wellfleet to Brewster on the CCRT, and the signs along the way made it…read morelike a little history lesson on wheels. Many bikers and walkers out and about this sunny day-- grateful for the signage with detours and turns, and also the cool tunnels (not pictured). Relatively flat trail, but there was a good amount of elevation throughout (especially on my way back to Wellfleet). Excited to return!

Three years ago we happened on this beach pretty much by accident. It impressed us for many…read morereasons. First of all, there was a ready supply of parking, and no officials there to bother us for being out of state visitors. Secondly, the surf was more magnificent than my pictures can capture. Then there are the seals, which seem to be there at all times. Signs tell you to avoid them because there are also sharks in the area, and you may tragically be mistaken for a seal. On our second visit three years later, it was all as we had remembered. We'd forgotten the name of the beach, but got an accurate tip from the wine pourer at the nearby winery. Seals, surf and the good cheer of the sparse group of people on the beach. I hope we will have the chance to go for a third visit.

A pristine, unspoiled beach with an unofficial nude section to the right as you face the ocean…read more Wish I lived closer!

I have never fished before in my life. Not that it makes me any less of a man, (I mean, I've…read morechopped down trees with my bare hands, I eat steak on the regular, I've punched things and I drink Jack Daniels), however, I felt like my life was missing something. I'm a hunter-gatherer, and I haven't hunted or gathered anything outside of a grocery store. Enter Schooney Charter Fishing. This guy was amazing on a number of levels. I went with two of my siblings and my brother brought along his two sons, ages 9 and 5. First off, they make this as effortless as possible, bating your hooks and casting for you. If you get curious, ask and they showed you how. The captain and his sidekick were extremely patient with my nephews, answering their never-ending supply of questions. They moved from spot to spot, always keeping in contact with other boats to find out where you would have the most success. We fished mainly for Sea Bass, and the occasional Blue Fish. However, they also offer small tuna fishing, shark fishing and cod fishing earlier in the season. Also, on your way back into the harbor, he'll stop by his lobster traps, and whatever is in there, you can have as well. Nice little added bonus. The pricing isn't all that bad, ranging in between $400 and $600 depending on how long you stay out, or if you go tuna fishing, as that's a longer trip out to sea. But if you have a decent day, you can basically make it back in fish. After your day is done, they will clean and fillet your fish for you. Grab a cooler, because you are not going to want to let any of your catch spoil. I've been scarfing down Sea Bass for the past three days like it was my job. Which is good, because since I've discovered "Yelp" I've been paying a lot less attention to my real job. Added Bonus: We had a whale pop up about 10 feet away from the boat....free whale watching....suck it tourists paying $29 for the Provincetown whale watch....

Our family looks forward to fishing with Schooney every year! It is such a beautiful and fun…read moreexperience. Eric is so knowledgeable and makes sure that everyone has a turn to try to catch a fish. One year we saw a sea turtle while we were out and the next year we saw several whales! 5/5 recommend!!

After crossing the bridge, there are three paths. The perimeter path does a circular loop around…read morethe bay that meets up toward the third path in the center of the Island. The center path goes up a hill that splits up while climbing up to its peak. Staying on the center path is a bypass. It will then meet up with the same path continuing ahead after climbing down. Going straight will meet up with the three I mentioned earlier. After the meet-up in the center of the Island, the path becomes one that leads to an uphill onto another path, this time a dirt trail. You'll notice some structures on the ground, which use to be a railroad bridge. This dirt trail use to be a railroad line way back in the day. Enjoy the walk while admiring the history.