Lisa’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Great place for children, wonderful sunset gatherings, pick up lobster and chowder at Larsens Fish Market and sit on the dock and enjoy!
35 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Menemsha Beach
56-42 Basin RoadGreat place for children, wonderful sunset gatherings, pick up lobster and chowder at Larsens Fish Market and sit on the dock and enjoy!
On the Cliffs
23 Aquinnah CirBeautiful views, fun shops, good food.
Polly Hill Arboretum
809 State RdAmazing, relaxing, lovely - for all seasons.
Public beach, walk in about half mile from parking spot. Beautiful cove beach - rarely are there many people there. (No dogs allowed.)
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Great Rock Bight Preserve
37 Brickyard RdPublic beach, walk in about half mile from parking spot. Beautiful cove beach - rarely are there many people there. (No dogs allowed.)
Fun spot to visit with children. Alpacas are hilarious. Nice little gift shop too.
26 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Island Alpaca Company
1 Head of the Pond RdFun spot to visit with children. Alpacas are hilarious. Nice little gift shop too.
Gay Head Lighthouse
Interesting history of island, and cool to walk to the top.
Long Point Beach
Beautiful beach
Fishing village - seafood markets - docks to walk, best sunset view from beach
Menemsha Fishing Parties, Skylark
Fishing village - seafood markets - docks to walk, best sunset view from beach
Food scene
Great food, lovely new outdoor dining space, wonderful service - island favorite.
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Chilmark Tavern
9 State RdGreat food, lovely new outdoor dining space, wonderful service - island favorite.
5 min from our home, wonderful baked goods, open 24/7 on honor system, owner Juli Vanderhoop is an island treasure. Wednesday night is make your own pizza night with Juli's pizza dough.
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Orange Peel Bakery
22 State Rd5 min from our home, wonderful baked goods, open 24/7 on honor system, owner Juli Vanderhoop is an island treasure. Wednesday night is make your own pizza night with Juli's pizza dough.
Great spot on the water, delicious food, and an island tradition. No reservations, so go early, and be ready to wait. It's worth it.
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The Black Dog Tavern
20 Beach Street ExtensionGreat spot on the water, delicious food, and an island tradition. No reservations, so go early, and be ready to wait. It's worth it.
Wonderful food and ambiance. Get reservations long in advance!
60 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
State Road
688 State RdWonderful food and ambiance. Get reservations long in advance!
Alchemy Restaurant
71 Main StDelicious food, lovely place.
Beach Road
79 Beach RdFantastic food, beautiful view, great vibe
Neighborhoods
Cool area to walk around, community sings at the Tabernacle, and nationally known speakers.
Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs
80 Trinity ParkCool area to walk around, community sings at the Tabernacle, and nationally known speakers.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba nabantwana
Go to the beach in Aquinnah along the Sound and ocean
The beach along the Sound on Lobsterville Road is mellow, family oriented, not crowded at all, and allows dogs.