Cape Cod Summer Vacationer
We really enjoyed breakfast at the Wee Packet in Dennisport. You can sit outside and there’s a great gift shop next door. We had veg omelets really great.
We really enjoyed breakfast at the Wee Packet in Dennisport. You can sit outside and there’s a great gift shop next door. We had veg omelets really great.
Our family decided to take a trip to Nantucket to do some surf fishing. Little did we know that we would come back with a Cape Cod fishing story that we would never forget. We awoke to yet another bluebird day, bright sunshine, light winds, not a cloud in the sky, a perfect day for the ferry ride… Read More »
A Cape Cod family vacation is all about creating memories for both you and your children that will last a lifetime. I have wonderful childhood memories of long days playing in the sun soaked sand on a warm Cape Cod beach, the cool afternoon breeze soothing my slightly burned skin. I can remember thinking that I did not want… Read More »
Cape Cod Bay hotels range from a world class resort with all the amenities to small hotels literally on the beach. What they all have in common is direct access to the warm, calm waters of Cape Cod Bay. These are some of the best places to stay on Cape Cod with kids. All of these Cape Cod… Read More »
You can find a great Cape Cod family resort in virtually every town on the Cape. In order to determine which is the best, we first need to establish some criteria for defining a family resort. Being that we are a family of five, the research for this web page was a blast!… Yes, we stayed at each… Read More »
There is nothing that we love more than a Cape Cod Romantic Getaway. We have been coming to the Cape for romantic vacations for longer than either of us care to admit. When life gets a little hectic and you just need some quality time to re-connect… There is no better place than Cape Cod to rekindle that… Read More »
Cape Cod is home to some of the finest luxury resorts in the world. In order to determine the best Cape Cod luxury resort, we first need to establish some criteria for defining a luxury resort. The best part about creating this web page was the research… Yes, we stayed at each of these resorts, and we rated… Read More »
Cape Cod spas continue to blossom as more and more people discover the pure indulgence of rejuvenating the body, mind, and spirit with one of many luxurious spa treatments. Our passion is to find the best spas and share those with you… We love the research! Below you will find our choices for the best Cape Cod Spas!… Read More »
If you are looking for a Cape Cod web cam, you have come to the right place! We have assembled all of the Cape Cod web cams here in one place for your viewing pleasure. You can check on the crowds in Provincetown or maybe you would like to check out the party at the Beachcomber. You can… Read More »
Cape Cod whale watching will bring you up close and personal with some of the world’s largest and most majestic creatures. It is one of the most unique and exciting things to do while on Cape Cod. Humpback, finback and minke whales make their summer homes near Cape Cod. The chance to see these and other sea creatures… Read More »
Cape Cod lighthouses have been witnesses to history for hundreds of years. They watched over the Cape’s shoreline and sailors in the days when the waters were thick with commercial fishing boats and whaling fleets. Times have changed, of course. There are no more whalers. Commercial fishing certainly still exists on Cape Cod but not at the levels… Read More »
If you’re looking for information on windsurfing Cape Cod, we’ve got it. You will find these pages packed with up to the minute info as well as links to other sources, such as the best places to rent equipment, the best places for lessons, and the best beaches to sail from. The popularity of Cape Cod windsurfing continues… Read More »
For family entertainment it is hard to beat Cape Cod mini golf. It seems to bring out the competitive spirit in of all of us, usually with everyone trying to beat Dad. I can keep my hands steady when the kids are trying to beat me, but I become a little unnerved when I realize that my wife… Read More »
Cape Cod camping can range from tents, tepees and pop-up trailers to enormous luxury RVs. There are plenty of public and private campgrounds from the Cape Cod Canal to Provincetown to accommodate every kind of camper. These campgrounds are at the edge of the dunes and they are deep in the woodlands tucked next to one of… Read More »
At last count, Cape Cod restaurants numbered over 400. That means that you could eat in a different restaurant everyday and still not try them all. That is a lot of not-so-good restaurants to try, in order to find the good ones. Your vacation time is much too precious and your hard earned dollars too valuable to waste.… Read More »
With such a large summer population and over 550 miles of shoreline, boating Cape Cod is a popular pastime. Boating conditions on the Cape can run from the sheltered bays to the slightly more exposed areas of Cape Cod Bay and Nantucket Sound, to the extremely exposed, unforgiving, mighty Atlantic Ocean. Care must be exercised when enjoying the… Read More »
If you are looking for Cape Cod kayak tours and rentals, they are all listed here with contact information. If we missed yours or you would like to edit or add to your listing, Contact us. Visit our Cape Cod kayaking page for information on one of the best ways to see the Cape! Enjoy kayaking on Cape… Read More »
Eco-tourism may be the hot new thing in travel across the U.S. and the world, but Cape Cod kayaking has been a popular way to explore the vast natural beauty of the area’s inlets, marshes and bays for years. Take a look around Cape Cod and you’ll quickly realize that these beach communities are unlike most oceanfront vacation… Read More »
Boarding a Cape Cod Ferry and making the short trip to Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard can be one of the most memorable parts of your vacation. With todays high speed ferries, you arrive in an hour, and your island awaits exploring. This can be a great family day trip. Our family took a ferry out of Hyannis to… Read More »
Fishing on the Cape is some of the best on the east coast. Cape cod charter fishing boats consistently score on all of the great gamefish species of the Cape. The most popular gamefish is by far the striped bass, however, Cape Cod charter fishing boats also chase bluefish and tuna, as well as sharks and bottom species… Read More »
Looking for a different way to experience the Cape? Try a Cape Cod cruise. There are many companies offering different and rewarding ways to see the Cape from the water. There are harbor cruises, usually lasting around an hour, allowing you to experience the harbors from a new perspective. There are sunset cruises which can be stunning! There… Read More »
If you are looking for Cape Cod marinas, they are all listed here with contact information. If we missed yours or you would like to edit or add to your listing, simply contact us. Enjoy boating on Cape Cod! Upper Cape Bourne Marina – Bourne – 508-759-2512 Kingman Marina – Bourne – 508-563-7136 Monument Beach Marina – Bourne… Read More »
If you are looking for Cape Cod boat ramps, we have them listed by town, along with each ramps condition(paved,sand,gravel). With such a huge summer population and literally water everywhere, Cape Cod boating is a very popular past time. Please make sure that safety is your number one priority. Always have the proper safety equipment, make sure that… Read More »
If you are looking for Cape Cod boat rentals, we have them all listed here. Are you tired of the crowded beaches? Did you know that there are places on Cape Cod that are not crowded. Shhh…Don’t tell anyone, but the waters around Cape Cod are amazingly uncrowded, and the way to access these waters is by visiting… Read More »
Our search for the best Cape Cod lobster roll has ended. There are many establishments serving good lobster rolls on the Cape, ranging from exclusive resorts with 5 star dining to tiny fish markets, the size of your garden shed. The one thing that the best Cape Cod lobster roll all have in common is…Loads of fresh lobster… Read More »
A Cape Cod sunset can be a magical experience. Have you ever seen anything as beautiful as the sun slowly slipping into the water, casting brilliant hues of orange and purple across a huge expanse of the western sky? Because of the Cape’s west facing beaches, it is one of the few places on the east coast where… Read More »
First of all, it was no easy task to pick the best beach on Cape Cod for families with young kids. There are numerous beaches that are wonderful for little ones. Any of the beaches of Cape Cod Bay are perfect for kids, with warm, calm water, and miles of tidal flats to explore. All of the beaches… Read More »
Are you looking for the best beach for surfing Cape Cod? You’ve come to the right place! Cape Cod surfing is growing rapidly in popularity as more and more people experience the pure adrenaline rush of being propelled by the sheer power of ocean waves. Surfing on Cape Cod is limited to the Atlantic beaches on the outer… Read More »
Are you looking for Cape Cod dog friendly beaches? We have all the information here.There’s nothing like letting Rover run on the beach and romp in the surf. Unfortunately there are not many beaches that will welcome our furry friends. Below you will find our #1 pick for Cape Cod dog friendly beaches as well as the rules… Read More »
When you think about it, the whole Cape Cod ecosystem revolves around migration. I was reminded of this today, when I read about the return of the first ospreys to the Cape. This event signals the start of the annual Cape Cod migration. The ospreys come to Cape Cod to raise their young in our environment rich with… Read More »
If you are looking for the best tick removal tool on the market today…Look no further than the Tick Key! If you have ever tried to take a tick off of a nervous dog…Or worse…A nervous child…Then you know that tweezers are not the best tick removal tool. There is only one tool on the market today that… Read More »
Spring has arrived , and with the warm weather comes the start of the tick season, surely to be followed by an increase in the number of cases of Lyme disease on Cape Cod. Lyme disease was discovered back in the 1970’s when a large number of the residents of Lyme Connecticut came down with a mysterious illness.… Read More »
by Kim (Boston, Ma) We were looking for a good pizza on Cape Cod. We had tried Brewster Pizza and we were not impressed. Someone had told us to try Laurino’s on Rt 6A. From the moment we walked in we knew that this was not your ordinary Cape Cod restaurant. The inside was kind of dark, with… Read More »
Publish Academy Review? At first glance, you might think that this has nothing to do with Cape Cod, but in fact it does! Let me Explain. Publish Academy is a comprehensive online training program designed to teach you how to turn your passion or hobby into a real, sustainable online business. This is exactly the path that I… Read More »
(Falmouth, MA USA) Beautiful place. Last night was our first time dining there. Moussaka was all ground beef…couldn’t find the eggplant and didn’t care for the fresh tomato sauce. Flavor was missing. Very disappointing. My husband didn’t care for the lamb shank he ordered either. We have had these meals elsewhere and they are among our favorites. We… Read More »
Cape Cod Bagel Company 419 Palmer Ave Falmouth, MA 02540 (508) 548-8485 The Cape Cod Bagel Company is one of our favorite breakfast and lunch places. The atmosphere is light and airy and the food is fantastic. Kudos to owner Marilyn Fox for creating such a wonderful experience for locals and tourists alike. The menu consists of an… Read More »
Anonymous Cape Cod resident BEST fried food: Original Seafood in Dennisport… not Kream n’ Kone. Skip them. Best ice cream: Sundae School, but Cape Cod Creamery in Yarmouth is memorable as well. Best family restaurant: The Riverway. You can bring your kids, eat well, not pay a lot and not wait long. What more can you ask for?… Read More »
It is fitting that Jess Golden Linehan’s first picture book, Martin Mixed-Up at the Beach, is set at the beach. Her father fell in love with Cape Cod beaches when he played for the Cape Cod Baseball League in the 1960s. “Driving ‘down the Cape’ with Dad growing up, I watched his salt-filled hair blowing in the wind,… Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Shelby Larsson (617) 423-0840 [email protected] July 1, 2011 LOCAL RETURNS TO REVEAL THE WORLD BENEATH THE CAPE’S WATERLINE Under Cape Cod Waters by Ethan Daniels BOSTON, MA— This summer, award-winning photojournalist Ethan Daniels will be speaking from Boston to Cape Cod about his stunning book-length collection of underwater photography, Under Cape… Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Annie Palmer, 508-888-1116, [email protected] My Cape Cod Magic Children’s Book Release Sandwich, Massachusetts, June 2011 — Holly Hill Press has released My Cape Cod Magic, an early reader written by Cape Cod residents Chris and J. Bean Palmer, author of the popular Little Cape Cod Witch chapter book series, and illustrated by award-winning… Read More »
After a winter of major renovation and upgrade work, The Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn www.platinumpebble.com has officially opened. Formerly the Lion’s Head Inn, this 8 room B&B near the beach in Harwich was purchased by Annabelle and Simon Hunton in 2010 and has been totally refurbished to create a luxury Cape Cod bed and breakfast. The house was… Read More »
by Cape Crusader (On The Tee) Hello All, We got out to play some Cape Cod winter golf last weekend. While it was chilly and windy…It felt great to get out on the links and play the game that we love! We played the Captains Course in Brewster. All 36 holes are open and we played the Starboard… Read More »
by alaina (hyannis) Black Cat very expensive, NOT on the waterfront as advertised, BAD food & service. Just Horrible. AND the worst Italian I have ever had at Colombo’s….did not realize they were same owners until too late..Avoid at all cost.;((( Comments for Black Cat & Colombo’s ……..horrible tourist traps Average Rating Click here to add your own… Read More »
I am from texas I went to a little take out restraunt in monument beach it was called debs veggie depot. It was in an old train station right in the center. Well let me say this, we had ribs 5 star. My wife had lobster roll she said I have to give them 5 star on that… Read More »
by Belinda We found this great little sandwich shop just off the bike trail in Brewster. We stopped in for a quick bagel after seeing their sign on the path and the menu looked so great that we went back for lunch by car the next day. They have the most creative combinations in sandwiches and funky names… Read More »
The Old Yarmouth Inn, is very Cape Coddie (is that a word?)what you would call a traditional old captains home converted into an excellent dining experience. If you arrive between 4-6pm expect an early bird special that cannot be beat. Our party of eleven was handled (with reservations) with great service and the food was above expectations for… Read More »
by Lee (Scottsdale, AZ) I don’t live on the Cape, in fact, I live in Arizona. The reason I am part of this site is that I spent my childhood summers there and am nostalgic about all the places I remember. Does anyone know the Four Seas Ice Cream Shop on Craigville beach? I grew-up going there, and… Read More »
I have been to many restaurant throughout the cape and the Silver Lounge in Falmouth is by far the best for kids and adults that you will find. The price is as you would expect with any of the Cape places. Excellent from the burgers to the lazy man’s lobster! Join in and write your own Cape Cod… Read More »
by Lise (Swan ton vt) Most disappointing. Fried scallops were pieces of mystery fish. It was explained to us that the scallops were cut up because they were SO large. The cinnamon taste of the scallops was attributed to the ” sweetness” of the scallops. We left not feeling well…upset stomach. This appears to be the proverbial tourist… Read More »
by Dave (Brewster) In Brewster, you missed these great, and I mean great restaurants. Bramble Inn Chillingsworth (the Bistro) The Peddler In Orleans, you missed Capt Linnell House Abba I could go on…. I think you need to expand your list for fine dining! Join in and write your own Cape Cod Restaurant Reviews!
by Bob Pacl (Martha’s Vineyard) A very dismal experience. After arriving for breakfast at noon, we were told it would be a short wait for the 6 of us. 25 minutes later we were waved in to a table in a room half empty. After 15 more minutes, a waitress came to take our order. From hundreds of… Read More »
We began our celebration of the Fourth of July on Cape Cod the way we always do. At the Orleans parade! The parade consists of an eclectic array of floats from local businesses and artisans as well as the local fire and police departments. But it is the military personnel, both current and former that stir emotions that… Read More »
Excellent fresh food a little pricy but worth it! Kids welcome and I never had a bad meal here! Comments for Black Cat Average Rating Feb 17, 2011 Rating Crazy high prices by: Anonymous A little priceY? The food is okay, but the prices are ridiculous. $6 for a cup of chowder? $13 for 4 oyster rockafeller? How… Read More »
Stay away from this one! Way over priced for frozen prepared food that I could do better out of my microwave! The older man who is the the greeter is downright nasty and rude! I had Baked Stuffed shrimp which was swimming in water at the bottom of the dish, the stuffing was horrible and it too 2.5… Read More »
Food was way overpriced and horrible. The hostess was smug and very annoyed when we asked how long it would for our reserved table. We waited over 30 minutes for a table that we reserved 4 days before we even got to the cape! Not worth the wait. Join in and write your own Cape Cod Restaurant Reviews!
by Christian D. (Montreal) We went to have late dinner at the Wicked Oyster in wellfleet. Despite a promising menu, our experience was not worth nor the money and the time we spent. We began with a dozen oysters, which were quite good accompanied by a dry Martini that was not dry at all. We followed with entrées.… Read More »
PHOTOGRAPHER REVEALS TREASURES BENEATH CAPE COD WATERS Under Cape Cod Waters by Ethan Daniels BOSTON, MA— When most people think of Cape Cod, they probably imagine long stretches of beach, charming main streets, and bowls of clam chowder. But award-winning photojournalist Ethan Daniels hopes to change that with the publication of a stunning new collection of underwater photography,… Read More »
Memorial Day is upon us and the “open” signs have officially gone up at the Cape Cod bridges. Yes…It’s official, Cape Cod is open for business once again. Mother Nature was smiling down upon us this past weekend as great weather helped to ring in the official start of the tourist season. A steady supply of visitors flocked… Read More »
by Gail W. (South Windsor CT) Serendipity a good eats boutique…the best sandwich shop on Cape Cod in my opinion! I had the Portabello panino–the owners favorite–AMAZING! They do panini like no other! The flavors are perfectly combined, nothing overwhelms, and the mushroom is sliced so thin. Most portabellos are over powering and chewy, NOT this one, it… Read More »
Stonington,CT-June 30th 2008 – In recent years, the hype over surfing and the use of surfing to sell everything from beer to clothes has caused a clear increase in demand for new surfboards. It seems that everywhere you look, the sport of surfing is popping up. It is in movies, advertisements, and television programs. Surfing is not just… Read More »
It is that time again – Time for Cape Cod league baseball! For a lot of people, Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer, but for Cape Codders it is the crack of the wooden bats signaling the start of the CCBL season that ushers in the summer season. Opening day this year will be Friday June… Read More »
While looking for a place to play tennis on our February getaway, we came across Willys World in Eastham. We decided to check it out and boy, were we glad we did! The place is incredible! You can join the club, but we elected to pay the $20 daily fee. We played tennis for 2 hours while the… Read More »
by JOSEPH STEVENS (CENTERVILLE.MA) THERES A LITTLE PLACE IN EAST SANDWICH CALLED THE 6A CAFE IT’S BEEN ONE OF OUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS. THE SAME FAMILY HAS BEEN RUNNING IT FOR ALMOST 20 YEARS.YOU CAN’T BEAT THEM FOR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH. Join in and write your own Cape Cod Restaurant Reviews!
by GEORGE WHITCOMB (NEW HAVEN, CONN.) WEV’E BEEN COMING TO THE CAPE FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND HAVE ALWAYS HAVE HAD A GREAT MEAL AND EXPERIENCE AT THE 6A CAFE IN EAST SANDWICH YOUR READERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS ONE G.W Join in and write your own Cape Cod Restaurant Reviews!
The Red Pheasant in Dennis is by far one of the best fine dining restaurants on the Cape. The main dining rooms were an original boat barn, with wood floors and beams. There is a new, full bar that offers delicious, signature martinis along with an extensive wine list. The food is outstanding… from swordfish and sole to… Read More »