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The largest gift and beach shop on the Lower Cape, family-owned in Orleans since 1965 and packed wall-to-wall with summer essentials: Biggie Boards, skim boards, kites, floats, water shoes and Salt Life, Beach Simple and Waboba tees. Sweeten the run with homemade fudge, taffy and candies made on-site. A half-century Cape Cod tradition on Canal Road where beach-bound families find sand toys, souvenirs and something for everyone.
Chilmark General Store sits on State Road near Beetlebung Corner in Chilmark, on Martha's Vineyard. It describes itself as a community market, pizzeria, café, and sandwich shop. A community store has stood here since 1875, when it was E. Eliot Mayhew's store, and the landmark porch is still where up-island neighbors meet for coffee. The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner to go or on the porch: hand-tossed pizza, sandwiches on Pain D'Avignon bread, and organic coffee. Shelves hold produce from island farms and the store's own garden, plus cheeses and everyday basics. Husband-and-wife owners Joel Glickman and Jennifer LoRusso have run it since 2011. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Chilmark General Store in person.
Cotuit Antiques has been buying and selling antiques since 1988, now from Unit A3 on Industry Road in Marstons Mills. Our focus is Massachusetts antiques, and that includes antique autos. We work with individuals, decorators, and businesses like restaurants and bars looking for the right piece. We also help estate attorneys and real estate representatives settle estates, so if you are clearing out a family home or hunting for something with real Cape history, come see us Tuesday through Saturday.
Country Day is a shop at the corner of Dock and Mayhew in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard, filled with toys, games, gifts and children's clothing in sizes 0 to 14. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Country Day in person.
Days Market & Deli is the Beach Point stop on Shore Road in North Truro — "a little of this, a little of that," as their own motto puts it. A specialty grocery and deli turning out freshly prepared food, it's the kind of small market a beach day on the bay side gets built around.
Down Home Farm's stand is a small wooden shed hung with colorful flags at the end of Truro Center Road, just before Route 6. Bins of greens, herbs and vegetables and buckets of cut flowers fill the tables, with prices on a hand-written board. The farmers grow right in the garden next to the stand. It's a quick stop for dinner greens or a bunch of flowers on the way through Truro Center.
Dune is an independent menswear shop on Winter Street in Edgartown, marked by a navy "Dune / Man" sign that hangs over the brick sidewalk under green awnings. The shop describes itself as "a men's focused shop, specializing in contemporary and heritage apparel, footwear and accessories curated for your island getaway." A Vineyard Gazette profile describes linen shirts, fine-knit polos, swim trunks, jackets and dress shoes: one place to dress for anything from the beach to a summer wedding. You can also shop the collection online.
A Falmouth Main Street institution and your neighborhood Ace Hardware, Eastman's Home and Hardware stocks the tools, grills, lawn-and-garden gear, paint, and home-improvement essentials Cape Cod homeowners reach for season after season. Locally owned and operated with a 4.7-star reputation, this Falmouth hardware store backs every project with the kind of hands-on, know-your-neighbor advice the big boxes can't match. Helpful, dependable, and rooted in the community.
Eight Cousins is an acclaimed independent bookstore on Falmouth's Main Street that's been a community anchor since 1986. Despite its roots as a children's bookstore, it now carries a strong selection for all ages alongside gifts and literary novelties. The knowledgeable staff and thoughtfully curated shelves make it a destination worth seeking out.
Family-owned in Mashpee's Central Square since 1984, this trusted jeweler keeps a Master Bench Jeweler and Master Diamond Setter on hand to breathe new life into heirloom diamonds and gemstones or craft something entirely your own. Browse sterling silver and 14kt gold pieces, custom engagement rings, and expert gold and platinum refurbishing, with watch batteries and hand and machine engraving done on-site. Walk-ins welcome for personal, master-crafted custom jewelry in Mashpee.
Erica Wilson is a needlepoint and lifestyle shop on Kelly Street in Edgartown, on Martha's Vineyard. It opened in June 2024 as the second home of a Nantucket shop that has been part of island life for more than 60 years. The store is named for Erica Wilson, a graduate of London's Royal School of Needlework who came to teach in the United States in 1954 and wrote the needlework book "Crewel Point." Today her daughter, Vanessa Diserio, runs the family business. The Vineyard shop carries needlepoint kits and canvases, women's and children's clothing, island-print pajamas, and gifts. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Erica Wilson in person.
A gift shop like no other, Eugene Henry's Gastronomical Delights in Falmouth is a curated collection of curious confections, concoctions, comestibles, and gifts to delight all. Browse shelves of nostalgic retro candy, vintage-style sweets, novelty beverage mixes, and distinctive non-alcoholic sodas, plus playfully chosen gourmet treats and giftable finds. Whimsical, alliterative, and one-of-a-kind, this Falmouth candy and gift destination turns browsing into a sweet adventure.
Faherty's Martha's Vineyard store is at 17 North Water Street in Edgartown, stocking the family-owned brand's clothing and accessories for men, women and kids. Like all Faherty shops, it reflects the brand's first love, the beach: archival photographs line the walls, alongside vintage surfboards and other finds picked up on their travels, for a simple, rustic feel that aims to conjure adventure and home. The store notes that it stands on Wampanoag lands, and it is pet friendly. The shop is open daily, 10am to 6pm. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Faherty in person.
Firehouse Flowers & Event Design is a woman-owned florist in an old red-brick firehouse on South Street in Plymouth. A purple door with black metal sunflowers marks the entrance, and inside a 'Firehouse Flowers' cooler is packed with fresh stems in front of reclaimed-barnwood walls and a painting of the firehouse in bloom. They make arrangements, wrapped bouquets, roses and tablescapes, design for weddings and events, and offer flower subscriptions and same-day local delivery.
Three generations and nearly four decades of handmade candy stand behind the counter at Ghelfi's Candies in Mashpee Commons. The chocolate turtles and local sea salt caramels are top sellers, alongside almond buttercrunch, chocolate-walnut and penuche fudge, barks, nonpareils, cherry cordials, peanut brittle, and salt water taffy. A genuine Cape Cod chocolate shop crafting creams, clusters, and ice cream by hand, Ghelfi's also assembles wedding favors, corporate gifts, and shippable chocolate boxes nationwide.
Goodies is a locally owned and operated clothing and accessories shop on Main Street in Chatham. Its motto is "Clothing & Accessories for Everyday Adventures," and the shelves mix easygoing everyday brands like Life is Good, BruMate, Pura Vida bracelets, Teleties, Croakies and Homesick candles with local finds such as Washashore Soaps. Cape Cod Certified visited and photographed Goodies in person.
Green Eyed Daisy is a mother-daughter-owned boutique on Falmouth's Main Street with a strong commitment to sustainability. The shop curates eco-conscious clothing, accessories, and gifts — the kind of carefully chosen collection you don't find at chain stores. Open since 2006, it's a Falmouth shopping staple.
Growing in Health is a Mashpee CBD dispensary built around education, not upselling, with certifying physicians, nurses and Patient Care Liaisons guiding personalized consultations. The shelves hold organically U.S.-grown, third-party lab-tested tinctures, edibles, topicals and pet products, all geared toward chronic-condition relief and informed, alternative-wellness choices. Shop the Mashpee storefront or order online for Massachusetts-wide delivery, with free shipping over $150. Knowledgeable, patient-centered CBD care for the Cape.
Hey Sailor is a women's apparel boutique at Mashpee Commons with a breezy, vintage nautical aesthetic that captures the spirit of Cape Cod living. The shop carries carefully curated clothing, footwear, and accessories in classic maritime palettes — navy, red, white, and stripes — alongside a selection of coastal home décor. It's a local, woman-owned favorite for outfitting yourself in effortless Cape Cod style.
Downtown Plymouth's first Pokemon TCG home, JBirds Cards & Co. on Court Street stocks sealed product and singles across English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese print runs, plus Magic The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, plushies, and every binder, sleeve, and toploader a collector needs. Born from heart and run like family, JBirds keeps prices fair so everyday collectors never get scalped. Whether you chase rare cards or your first Elite Trainer Box, this Plymouth shop is your haven.
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