Guidebook for Gloucester
Everything Else
Surfside Subs
147 Thatcher RdGreat Pizza, Tuesday lobster roll specials.
If you are an Elk members -- this is one of the most beautiful locations to watch the waves and have a bite to eat. (For members only)
Elks Lodge
97 Atlantic RdIf you are an Elk members -- this is one of the most beautiful locations to watch the waves and have a bite to eat. (For members only)
Worth a trip to see Cranes castle, Thursday evening concerts after a day at the beach is a magical memory.
124 locals recommend
Crane Beach
Worth a trip to see Cranes castle, Thursday evening concerts after a day at the beach is a magical memory.
The beach on the other side of Gloucester...best to go mid-week as the parking lot is small. I love it at low tide, as you can walk almost to Lanesville!
66 locals recommend
Wingaersheek Beach
The beach on the other side of Gloucester...best to go mid-week as the parking lot is small. I love it at low tide, as you can walk almost to Lanesville!
Our favorite whale watch, they leave 2x per day from harbor loop -- stop after for a drink at Captain Carlos.
Captain Bils Charter
Our favorite whale watch, they leave 2x per day from harbor loop -- stop after for a drink at Captain Carlos.
Essentials
Shaw's
127 Eastern AveGrocery store with a very good butcher and flower shop inside.
Stop & Shop
779 McGrath HwyBiggest grocery store in the area.
Common Crow Natural Market
200 Eastern AveGreat selection of healthy products.
Food Scene
Great deck, excellent Mussels and French fries:-) Menu has something for everyone.
26 locals recommend
The Studio
51 Rocky Neck AveGreat deck, excellent Mussels and French fries:-) Menu has something for everyone.
Fun place on weekends with bands, indoor pool and decent food.
30 locals recommend
Mile Marker One Restaurant
75 Essex AveFun place on weekends with bands, indoor pool and decent food.
Check out the casual Wednesday evenings after 5pm... a lovely place to dine with panoramic views.
44 locals recommend
My Place by the Sea
68 Bearskin NeckCheck out the casual Wednesday evenings after 5pm... a lovely place to dine with panoramic views.
Fun place to watch the sunset and BYOB, Friday evenings they are singing by the fire. Closes at 8pm.
44 locals recommend
The Lobster Pool
329 Granite StFun place to watch the sunset and BYOB, Friday evenings they are singing by the fire. Closes at 8pm.
Top Farm to Table restaurant... you do need a reservation for dinner, but breakfast here on the deck is great too.
19 locals recommend
The Market Restaurant
Top Farm to Table restaurant... you do need a reservation for dinner, but breakfast here on the deck is great too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent romantic restaurant with lovely cocktails and jazz music.
47 locals recommend
Franklin Cafe Cape Ann
118 Main StExcellent romantic restaurant with lovely cocktails and jazz music.
Seaport Grill
6 Rowe SquareAll around nice restaurant -- with a great deck for seaside dining.
Sightseeing
Beautiful place for a hike through an old granite quary with ocean pathways.
115 locals recommend
Halibut Point State Park
Gott AvenueBeautiful place for a hike through an old granite quary with ocean pathways.