Beaches
Obviously, Cape Cod is known for its amazing beaches and you have some of the best within minutes of you. Located on the south side, the warm waters of Nantucket Sound are steps away. Beach chairs and beach games are located in the shed. Feel free to use and return before departure. Water hose is located in back yard for any quick spraydowns. Below are a few beaches close by but also explore other parts of Barnstable and even down Cape as well.
Located just ½ mile away. Walkable (20mins). Small, very quiet on Hyannis Harbor next to Hyannisport Yacht Club. No lifeguard, No Bathrooms
Eugenia Fortes Beach
Located just ½ mile away. Walkable (20mins). Small, very quiet on Hyannis Harbor next to Hyannisport Yacht Club. No lifeguard, No Bathrooms
3 miles away, ~ 5 minute drive. Large popular beach on Nantucket Sound. Access to food across street. Bathrooms and outdoor showers available during summer season. Daily pass available.
110 locals recommend
Craigville Beach
Craigville Beach Rd3 miles away, ~ 5 minute drive. Large popular beach on Nantucket Sound. Access to food across street. Bathrooms and outdoor showers available during summer season. Daily pass available.
2 Miles away, ~5 minute drive. Snack shack, playground, grass area, bathhouse available during summer season. Daily pass available.
12 locals recommend
Kalmus Beach station
2 Miles away, ~5 minute drive. Snack shack, playground, grass area, bathhouse available during summer season. Daily pass available.
Golf
The Cape is know for its amazing courses for all levels of play. A great day on the links is a must for any golf enthusiast
Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf Course
1460 MA-149(Barnstable- 15 minutes away)
Sandwich Hollows Golf Course
1 Round Hill Rd(Sandwich – 20 minutes away)
Cranberry Valley Golf Course
183 Oak St(Harwich – 25 minutes away)
Highland lighthouse
27 Highland Light RdA must if you are up for a trip. Truro – 1 hour away
Local Favorites
Just over a mile from the house, Main Street has everything you need from shops, restaurants, bars, activities and more.
26 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetJust over a mile from the house, Main Street has everything you need from shops, restaurants, bars, activities and more.
Hyannis Harbor – Typically busy with boats coming in and out and people looking to have a good time, bounce around these spots and you are in for a good day/night. If you’re lucky there may even be a concert or event on the green to take in. Baxter’s is right on the harbor with great seafood and signature mudslide. Black Cat/Shack Out Back is a great restaurant with chill outdoor bar/back patio. You can typically catch some live music and is also a good daytime/Sunday funday before you head home.
9 locals recommend
Hyannis Harbor
Hyannis Harbor – Typically busy with boats coming in and out and people looking to have a good time, bounce around these spots and you are in for a good day/night. If you’re lucky there may even be a concert or event on the green to take in. Baxter’s is right on the harbor with great seafood and signature mudslide. Black Cat/Shack Out Back is a great restaurant with chill outdoor bar/back patio. You can typically catch some live music and is also a good daytime/Sunday funday before you head home.
Local brewery just 5 mins from house. Great place to stop for a local beer while the kids mini golf next door (Par-Tee Freeze)
12 locals recommend
Barnstable Brewing
485 W Main StLocal brewery just 5 mins from house. Great place to stop for a local beer while the kids mini golf next door (Par-Tee Freeze)
Bit further away...
Some of our favorite Cape Cod day trips if you are up for a bigger adventure.
Down Cape – Looking to head down cape? I recommend driving Rt. 6A/ Old Kings Highway. You will get to pass through all the old town centers while you make your way out to dunes. If you love golf, Highland Links is a must. 9 holes located right on the ocean, this is the oldest course on Cape Cod and will make you feel like you’re in Ireland. After you are done with your round, make your way to The Beachcomber, an old time beach bar right on the dunes overlooking the Atlantic. Fun daytime spot to grab some cocktails /raw bar and make your way down to the beach afterwards. Lastly, wrap up your night at Mac Shack or The Pearl in Wellfleet center for some tasty oysters/ sushi.
54 locals recommend
Wellfleet
Down Cape – Looking to head down cape? I recommend driving Rt. 6A/ Old Kings Highway. You will get to pass through all the old town centers while you make your way out to dunes. If you love golf, Highland Links is a must. 9 holes located right on the ocean, this is the oldest course on Cape Cod and will make you feel like you’re in Ireland. After you are done with your round, make your way to The Beachcomber, an old time beach bar right on the dunes overlooking the Atlantic. Fun daytime spot to grab some cocktails /raw bar and make your way down to the beach afterwards. Lastly, wrap up your night at Mac Shack or The Pearl in Wellfleet center for some tasty oysters/ sushi.
Chatham Bars Inn/ Chatham Center – Favorite spot on all Cape Cod. Love just getting a drink at the veranda, sitting in adirondack chairs watching boats come in with today’s catch. The Beach House is a perfect lunch spot down on the sand while Stars is their fine dining restaurant; expensive but perfect for a special occasion. After CBI, Chatham center is a perfect walk with tons of shops and quick places to grab a bite or drink. The Squire is a awesome dive bar for a quick pint or to get noisy on a weekend night! Impudent Oyster is a unique dinner spot but get a reservation.
127 locals recommend
Chatham
Chatham Bars Inn/ Chatham Center – Favorite spot on all Cape Cod. Love just getting a drink at the veranda, sitting in adirondack chairs watching boats come in with today’s catch. The Beach House is a perfect lunch spot down on the sand while Stars is their fine dining restaurant; expensive but perfect for a special occasion. After CBI, Chatham center is a perfect walk with tons of shops and quick places to grab a bite or drink. The Squire is a awesome dive bar for a quick pint or to get noisy on a weekend night! Impudent Oyster is a unique dinner spot but get a reservation.
Obviously a bigger trip but our home is just minutes from ferries that run almost every hour or so. Don’t pay the $$$ to stay on island when you can just cruise over in the AM and back that same night for a full day trip. Town Center has awesome shops to kill some time. We recommend grabbing a Goombay Smash at Straight Wharf or Mudslide at the Gazebo. Get some food at The Tavern or quick bite at Easy Street Cantina (Tacos Tacos). If you have some time on island, get up to Cisco Brewery. Super fun time at this unique spot just about 10 minutes outside of town. Lastly, it’s Nantucket so get to a beach, doesn’t matter which one.
88 locals recommend
Nantucket
Obviously a bigger trip but our home is just minutes from ferries that run almost every hour or so. Don’t pay the $$$ to stay on island when you can just cruise over in the AM and back that same night for a full day trip. Town Center has awesome shops to kill some time. We recommend grabbing a Goombay Smash at Straight Wharf or Mudslide at the Gazebo. Get some food at The Tavern or quick bite at Easy Street Cantina (Tacos Tacos). If you have some time on island, get up to Cisco Brewery. Super fun time at this unique spot just about 10 minutes outside of town. Lastly, it’s Nantucket so get to a beach, doesn’t matter which one.
Our second favorite island and just another boat ride across the sound. I recommend Edgartown but Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven have a lot to offer as well. Also known for renting scooters and giving yourself a tour or access to amazing spots all over the island.
14 locals recommend
Martha's Vineyard
Our second favorite island and just another boat ride across the sound. I recommend Edgartown but Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven have a lot to offer as well. Also known for renting scooters and giving yourself a tour or access to amazing spots all over the island.
For the kids
Local mini golf and ice cream shop. Just 5 min drive away.
20 locals recommend
Steve & Sue's Par-Tee Freeze & Adventure Falls Mini Golf
455 W Main StLocal mini golf and ice cream shop. Just 5 min drive away.
One of the Cape best mini golf adventures with 2 full 18 hole courses. Come see what treasure the pirates left behind.
130 locals recommend
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
728 Main StOne of the Cape best mini golf adventures with 2 full 18 hole courses. Come see what treasure the pirates left behind.
Arcade and bowling for those rainy days located in The Cape Cod Mall
29 locals recommend
Ryan's Ten Pin Eatery & Arcade
769 Iyannough RdArcade and bowling for those rainy days located in The Cape Cod Mall
Small kids museum with some fun activities and other kids to play with
50 locals recommend
Cape Cod Children's Museum
577 Great Neck Rd SSmall kids museum with some fun activities and other kids to play with
Centerville Playground
524 Main StGo catch a game of one of the most famous baseball leagues in the United State. Up-in-comers from across the world make their way to Cape Cod each summer to show off their skills and pursuit their dreams of making it to the big leagues.
Cape League Hall of Fame
397 Main StGo catch a game of one of the most famous baseball leagues in the United State. Up-in-comers from across the world make their way to Cape Cod each summer to show off their skills and pursuit their dreams of making it to the big leagues.