Timeline
19:30
Start at Harbor Lounge. The bar is open until 11PM, giving you plenty of time to settle in before the evening rush. Order a cocktail and find a seat.
20:00
Walk nine minutes south to Herring Cove Beach. The beach has lifeguards and changing facilities. Find a spot on the sand facing west to catch the final light.
20:15
The sun sets at 20:15, casting a WNW glow over the calm waters of Herring Cove. This is the moment.
21:00
Head eight minutes back toward town to Spiritus Pizza. It is open until 2AM and serves delicious pizza by the slice, perfect for a late-night finish after the crowds have thinned.
Local tip
The waters at Herring Cove are usually calmer than Race Point, making it a comfortable spot to watch the sunset without the rough surf.
Check before you go
- Harbor Lounge is usually open until 11PM from April to New Years.
- Spiritus Pizza is open 11:30AM-2AM during season.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Provincetown (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).