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Cape Cod : Old Favorites and New Loves 🦞⛱️
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items A list of to-dos and must-sees curated by a MA local who has been vacationing on Cape Cod for decades! Oh and a couple links (affiliate) to look cute on the Cape 😉
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Dining
Shopping
Activities
Cape Cod Style (affiliate links)
Dining
Cape style home turned quaint diner style restaurant, The Red Cottage is THE place for breakfast.
Red Cottage Restaurant
If you’re visiting the Mid or Outer Cape, you must check out Hot Chocolate Sparrow in Orleans! Whether you’re looking for a yummy breakfast scone, a decadent slice of cake, a box of amazing fudge or a little caffeinated pick-me-up, Hot Chocolate has ...
Hot Chocolate Sparrow
Ice cream..the perfect ending to a beach day! Everyone can find a flavor they love at Sundae School. Two locations…Harwichport (bigger parking lot) and Dennisport!
Sundae School Homemade Ice Cream
Great dinner option if you are looking for covered outdoor dining with a view. A word of caution though…this place gets busy so expect to wait a bit for a table. Good news though, the beach is just across the street from Parker’s River Beach in Yar...
The Skipper Restaurant and Chowder House
Beautiful Cape style building surrounded by hydrangeas and located on the marsh. Small area of seating on the front patio and two walls of windows overlooking the marsh inside. Premeal bread basket and delicious entrees with variety to suit all ta...
The Marshside
This place is consistently voted #1 clam chowder on the Cape! Tell me what you think!!
Captain Parker's Pub
My latest obsession is an Acai Bowl and there are not many places on the Cape that serve them. BUT thankfully I found Beaches and Cream in West Dennis and my bowl was delicious!!
Beaches & Cream
This place is huge and has something for everyone! Table service, self service; indoor and outdoor dining; breakfast, lunch and dinner; live music; bakery; beer garden; grass and play area for kids.
Love Farms
This is a recent find for us. Great spot for wood fired pizza and casual fare. Outdoor space is casual with some high tops, picnic tables, tables with umbrellas and an outdoor bar. Large firepit with seating surround and string lights add ambianc...
Ember Coal Fire Pizza
Shopping
A wonderland of Cape themed goodies from candy to crewnecks. Cuffy’s is more than just a shop; it’s an experience! Think Disney Yacht Club meets Cape Cod!
Cuffy's
Trending right now! Check out their jewelry selection and their NEW HOODIES!
Cape Cod Chokers + Lifestyle Company
Such a cute market! Small but lots of variety. Great prepared foods…their quesadillas are sooo yummy! Rings Juice Bar is a great place to get a smoothie and Spinners Pizza is delicious! Stop here on your way to the beach to pick up lunch!!
Ring Bros. Marketplace
Activities
Bring your own bikes or rent some! The Cape Cod Rail Trail is a 25.5-mile paved, mostly flat multi-use path passing through Yarmouth, Dennis, Harwich. Bike to breakfast at Ruggies in Harwich Center, a swee treat at Hot Chocolate Sparrow in Orleans o...
Cape Cod Rail Trail
The Chatham Fish Pier is a unique and very cool Cape Cod experience. From the public viewing area on the deck, you can watch fishing boats unload the day’s catch! You are also likely to see seals who follow the boats in hoping to get some scraps! T...
Chatham Fish Pier Viewing Deck
After your stroll down iconic Main Street Chatham, head over to Lighthouse Beach for a stroll and some photo ops.
Lighthouse Beach
If you’re looking for a rainy day activity, consider the Whydah Pirate Museum in West Yarmouth. Learn all about the Whydah, a pirate ship that slammed into the shoals off Cape Cod on April 26, 1717 taking nearly 150 men and millions in plundered tr...
Whydah Pirate Museum
This is the first summer in a long time that we didnt make it mini golfing. Mini golf has always been a favorite with my kids. And while there are other spots on the Cape, we find this one the most appealing. There are pirate facts to read, there ...
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
Cape Cod Style (affiliate links)
Great tote for the beach. Grab a book, a towel and your sunscreen. Please note that it is currently FINAL SALE.
Vineyard Vines Heritage Tie Silk Medium Tote
The cutest PJs for your Cape Cod vacation. Quality material with the sweetest ocean themed print. Runs slightly small so consider sizing up!
Lacozy Women's 2-Piece Ocean Print Pajama Set
All the rage with the younger crowd! Might as well look cute for your Cape vaca.
Rainbow Sandals Women's Single Layer Leather Sandal
Simple elegance. Perfect to compliment your Cape Cod style.
Brynne Shell Gold Short Pendant Necklace
Throw on your cute sundress, some strappy sandals and this cute Cape-y bracelet by Alex and Ani for a summer evening on Cape Cod! Nickel free for those with sensitive skin.
Alex and Ani Double Stretch Bracelets
Classically Cape Cod! Cape Cod bracelets are back! Not sure they ever truly went away but now they are trending with the younger crowd ;)
Cape Cod Jewelry Silver Single Ball Collection Bracelet
Literally HUGE! Can fit ALL your beach needs. And the colors are 😍
Fit & Fresh XL Beach Bag
Can never have too much Cape Cod stuff!
Exclusive Daytripper Tote in Cape SCOUT