Dick Dock

"Dick Dock" is the local nickname for the sand and pilings under the waterfront decks around the Boatslip at 161 Commercial Street in Provincetown's West End. It has been the town's best-known after-dark gay cruising spot for decades. It is public beach, not a venue, and things only start late at night, after Tea Dance and the bars wind down. Tide matters here: at high water the space under the deck shrinks to almost nothing, so check the tide table before going. Footing is uneven and dark, so bring a small light. Be discreet, take any trash with you, and expect occasional police or neighbour attention in peak summer.