Food scene
This is a great little local spot with fantastic food in a quaint atmosphere. It is a favorite of the locals. Flip flop friendly is their motto.
18 locals recommend
Cala's Restaurant
7 Beach StThis is a great little local spot with fantastic food in a quaint atmosphere. It is a favorite of the locals. Flip flop friendly is their motto.
A favorite place for locals to get morning coffee and danish. They also have delicious sandwiches to bring for a day on beautiful Singing Beach.
The Laughing Gull
4 Summer StA favorite place for locals to get morning coffee and danish. They also have delicious sandwiches to bring for a day on beautiful Singing Beach.
Don't leave town until you have eaten here. Be prepared for a line at times but it is worth the wait.
37 locals recommend
Woodman's of Essex
119 Main StDon't leave town until you have eaten here. Be prepared for a line at times but it is worth the wait.
Hole in the wall place with great food that is frequented by the locals.
41 locals recommend
Causeway Restaurant
78 Essex AveHole in the wall place with great food that is frequented by the locals.
Blue Marlin Grille
65 Eastern AveGreat spot with good food. Can be a bit pricey.
Local grocery store to pick up an essentials. We usually do large orders at the other groceries listed.
73 locals recommend
Crosby's Marketplace
62 Central StLocal grocery store to pick up an essentials. We usually do large orders at the other groceries listed.
Market Basket
400 Somerville AveGreat prices and not far away.
Shaw's
71 Dodge StAnother option for large grocery orders.
No explanation needed. Helpful hint.... use the app to order ahead of time because it gets busy !!
7 locals recommend
Dunkin'
40 Beach StNo explanation needed. Helpful hint.... use the app to order ahead of time because it gets busy !!
No vacation is complete without a visit here. Grab an ice cream and go sit at Masconomo Park and watch the boats.
18 locals recommend
Captain Dusty's Ice Cream
143 Derby StNo vacation is complete without a visit here. Grab an ice cream and go sit at Masconomo Park and watch the boats.
Great pizza place! Right next to the Dunkin Donuts and the liquor store. They do delivery.
7 locals recommend
Bravo By The Sea
40 Beach StreetGreat pizza place! Right next to the Dunkin Donuts and the liquor store. They do delivery.
This is a popular place for pizza, subs and salads. They do deliver to us.
6 locals recommend
Prides Deli and Pizzeria
644 Hale StreetThis is a popular place for pizza, subs and salads. They do deliver to us.
Sample local beers and have some great food to go along with it in neighboring Essex.
15 locals recommend
Great Marsh Brewing Company
99 Main StSample local beers and have some great food to go along with it in neighboring Essex.
Convenience store that holds a secret gem called Sub Express. Best subs in town. Stop in on your way to the beach!
Richdale
8 Beach StConvenience store that holds a secret gem called Sub Express. Best subs in town. Stop in on your way to the beach!
Sightseeing
Don't leave town without a day at the beach. Take your shoes off, scuff your feet and hear the sand sing to you. Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy the best part of the day. One warning do not feed the seagulls!!!
42 locals recommend
Singing Beach
Beach StDon't leave town without a day at the beach. Take your shoes off, scuff your feet and hear the sand sing to you. Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy the best part of the day. One warning do not feed the seagulls!!!
Enjoy the amazing views of the harbor and watch the lobstermen haul in their catch. On Tuesday nights in the Summer pack a picnic dinner and enjoy a concert in the park. Great playground for kids and comfortable benches for people watching.
Masconomo Park
60 Beach StEnjoy the amazing views of the harbor and watch the lobstermen haul in their catch. On Tuesday nights in the Summer pack a picnic dinner and enjoy a concert in the park. Great playground for kids and comfortable benches for people watching.
A hidden gem that the locals like to keep a secret. Small beach, perfect for the little ones, boats passing by and bathroom facilities on site. Picnic tables make this a great area for dinner on a steamy night.
Tucks Point
A hidden gem that the locals like to keep a secret. Small beach, perfect for the little ones, boats passing by and bathroom facilities on site. Picnic tables make this a great area for dinner on a steamy night.
Great little hike to an expansive ocean lawn. Breath taking views and peace and quiet.
8 locals recommend
Coolidge Reservation
15 Coolidge PointGreat little hike to an expansive ocean lawn. Breath taking views and peace and quiet.
Historic Salem. Visit the witch museum and House of Seven Gables. Wander around the shops at Pickering Wharf.
163 locals recommend
Salem
Historic Salem. Visit the witch museum and House of Seven Gables. Wander around the shops at Pickering Wharf.
Come see the town where the true story of the movie "The Perfect Storm" took place. See the fisherman statue and absorb the culture of this historic fishing town. Many great restaurants as well. Whale watching is also a great activity.
51 locals recommend
Gloucester
Come see the town where the true story of the movie "The Perfect Storm" took place. See the fisherman statue and absorb the culture of this historic fishing town. Many great restaurants as well. Whale watching is also a great activity.
Spend the day outside exploring this state park and all of its beauty.
115 locals recommend
Halibut Point State Park
Gott AvenueSpend the day outside exploring this state park and all of its beauty.
Wonderful performances in this quaint theater. Check the web for what' s playing and when.
77 locals recommend
Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main StWonderful performances in this quaint theater. Check the web for what' s playing and when.
Rocky Neck
Discover all the galleries and talented artists.
Come discover the history of our little town. My family has been here for six generations!
Manchester Historical Museum
10 Union StCome discover the history of our little town. My family has been here for six generations!
Ever been to a castle?? Oceanfront castle in Magnolia, which is a short drive.
55 locals recommend
Hammond Castle Museum
80 Hesperus AvenueEver been to a castle?? Oceanfront castle in Magnolia, which is a short drive.
City/town information
Venture out for a day trip to beautiful Rockport. Great shops, restaurants and amazing views.
83 locals recommend
Rockport
Venture out for a day trip to beautiful Rockport. Great shops, restaurants and amazing views.
Is antiquing your thing? Numerous antique shops filled with undiscovered treasures.
25 locals recommend
Essex
Is antiquing your thing? Numerous antique shops filled with undiscovered treasures.
Check out all the sites that you saw in the movie The Perfect Storm. Haven't seen the movie yet?? Check it out.
51 locals recommend
Gloucester
Check out all the sites that you saw in the movie The Perfect Storm. Haven't seen the movie yet?? Check it out.
If big cities are your thing, then Boston is about a 35 minute drive and jam packed with the things to do for all ages.
249 locals recommend
Boston
If big cities are your thing, then Boston is about a 35 minute drive and jam packed with the things to do for all ages.
Random necessities
Allens Health Mart Pharmacy
40 Beach StLocal pharmacy for anything you forgot to pack.
Harrigan's Liquor Store
40 Beach StA must have to make your vacation merry! Great selection of wines and beer.
Don't forget to bring home some mementos from your visit here in picturesque Manchester by the Sea.
4 BEACH
4 Beach StDon't forget to bring home some mementos from your visit here in picturesque Manchester by the Sea.
If you have decided to head into Boston, walk downtown and jump on the commuter rail.
10 locals recommend
MBTA Commuter Rail
10 Exchange StIf you have decided to head into Boston, walk downtown and jump on the commuter rail.