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404 places in Cape Cod
Salty Market says it plainly: "Sandwiches, Booze and Groceries." The Highland Road market in North Truro covers the daily essentials from 8am on, then flips to Tacos & Tapas on Friday nights. Part provisioner, part sandwich counter — exactly what the outer Cape asks of a corner market.
You'll land at the Sand Bar & Grille and immediately understand why it's Oak Bluffs' go-to harbor hangout. Established in 2002, this beachside bar and restaurant sits right on the water just steps from the ferry landing, with soft sand underfoot and the open sky above as your only ceiling. The menu ranges from signature lobster rolls and fish tacos to juicy burgers, specialty salads, and a full kids' menu — plus a rotating lineup of frozen drinks, craft beers, and cocktails that make every visit feel like a vacation. The vibe is relaxed and sun-drenched, the perfect place to watch the boats drift in and out of Oak Bluffs harbor. Whether you're grabbing lunch between ferries or settling in for a long summer evening, the Sand Bar delivers.
Since 1998, Sandwich Fireplace has anchored Cape Cod's hearth trade from its showroom near Heritage Park, the largest of any dealer on the Cape and Islands. Family-run by the Oldfields, they sell and service gas and wood fireplaces, stoves, glass enclosures, screens, marble and wood mantels, chimney caps, and tool sets. Trusted across Sandwich for expert repairs and seamless wood-to-gas conversions that keep New England homes warm all winter.
Sativa calls itself a gifting haven, and it's easy to see why: body care, jewelry, home decor and gifts fill a classic white house with a deep front porch on Route 28 in Harwich Port. Shelves of candles and bath goods, tables of serving pieces and a jewelry wall make it the place to find a present for anyone on your list. It's run by the same owners as Solis and The Silly Goose next door.
Scrubs Grooming is a family-owned pet grooming studio in South Plymouth operated by a husband-and-wife team with backgrounds in veterinary medicine and animal care. Located at Firehouse Veterinary Clinic, it offers a calm, stress-free grooming experience for dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes.
Sea Bags is a Maine-born brand with a charming outpost on Falmouth's Main Street, crafting handsome totes, bags, and accessories from recycled sail cloth recovered from working boats. Every piece carries a nautical story — no two are exactly alike — making it a go-to stop for functional, one-of-a-kind coastal gifts. Their Falmouth shop brings that authentic Maine maritime craft tradition right to Cape Cod.
Empowering you to be the most beautiful version of yourself, inside and out, Sea Salt Luxury Spa Studio brings 20-plus years of expertise to Mashpee. Master Stylists craft color, styling, and smoothing treatments while medical estheticians deliver facials, body contouring, and lash extensions. Add therapeutic massage, Reiki energy healing, waxing, and brow shaping, plus radiant Cape Cod bridal and wedding packages. A warm, uplifting Mashpee spa where luxury wellness and beauty meet.
Sea Spa Salon is a full-service salon and spa in Edgartown village, set, in its own words, "nestled inside the Vineyard Square Hotel". The menu covers hair, massage, facials, nails and lashes, and the salon calls itself a "serene coastal sanctuary" for year-round islanders and visitors alike. For weddings, the team travels to venues across the island to do on-location bridal hair and makeup for the whole party. Spa parties and gift certificates are also available, and you can book online.
Right on Main Street by the splash park, Seaside Scoops & Grille pairs Buzzards Bay summers with Leiby's premium ice cream, espresso soft serve, and a mint chocolate chip worth the line. The grille turns out casual lunch-through-dinner fare from 11:30 to 9:30 daily, eaten under umbrellas on a patio built for families. A cone-and-burger stop that makes the Cape Cod Canal feel like vacation.
Setting the Space is a Falmouth-based interior design studio and home décor shop offering full-service staging, interior design, and access to an extensive inventory of furniture and home accents. Specializing in coastal, transitional, contemporary, and traditional styles, the team helps homeowners, realtors, and buyers create spaces that are both beautiful and market-ready. Their Main Street location doubles as a showroom where you can browse furnishings and get inspired.
Sharky's Provincetown shop on Commercial Street is the place to grab a Ptown tee, a stuffed animal, or a souvenir that actually feels like the town rather than generic boardwalk fare. The shop designs its own cheeky originals, including the well-known sunset 'Just the Tip' print you'll spot all over the East End. Good for travelers hunting a memorable shirt and families browsing for a low-key gift on a stroll down Commercial.
Shelly's Tea Rooms is a proper English tea room in downtown Plymouth serving traditional afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones, and a wide selection of loose-leaf teas in a cozy, cottage-style setting. It doubles as a tea and gift shop where you can take the experience home. A charming counterpoint to Plymouth's many history-focused attractions.
Right on Commercial Street, this Provincetown shop turns beach days into adventures with curated towels, sunscreen, toys, books and home goods, plus an apparel line built to rep your Cape Cod style all season long. Renting beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, strollers and pack-n-plays through BabyQuip, it champions local, women-owned, minority-owned and LGBTQ+-owned makers. Family-friendly, inclusive, and stocked for every Ptown shoreline outing.
Siena is a warmly lit Italian grill and bar tucked into Mashpee Commons, Cape Cod's open-air town center. The menu leans on traditional Tuscan fare — handmade pastas, wood-fired dishes, and a well-curated wine list. It's the kind of place that draws both date-night crowds and families looking for something better than the usual Cape fare.
Simie Maryles Gallery represents "traditional art with a contemporary point of view" — twenty-two artists led by painter Simie Maryles herself, with names like Larry Preston, Marina Dieul, Todd M. Casey, and Roxie Munro on the walls. Classical craft, modern eye, open daily on Commercial Street.
At Skin By Sarah on Samoset Street in Plymouth, licensed esthetician Sarah Richards brings clinical Korean skincare and a perfectionist's eye to every appointment. In a calm, private studio she crafts customized facials, dermaplaning, microneedling, and acne management alongside lash lifts, brow shaping, brow tinting, and meticulous Brazilian waxing. Backed by years of hands-on expertise, this Plymouth skincare and waxing studio delivers the glow-up clients drive across the South Shore to book.
Smith Family Popcorn hand-pops gourmet popcorn in small batches on Cape Cod using time-honored family recipes, then loads it into giftable tins: Caramel Lovers, Savory, Spicy, Sweet Tooth, Classic, and Vegan. Build your own combination, gift a POP BOX subscription, or treat the dog to patent-pending Kernel's Puppy Popcorn. With free shipping, a money-back guarantee, fundraising, and corporate gifting, this Mashpee popcorn maker pairs premium crunch with real community spirit.
Smith Family Popcorn is Dan and Kim Smith's hand-crafted gourmet popcorn shop on Main Street in Hyannis — recipes the couple spent years perfecting in a one-room apartment before deciding there was no better place to open than home, Cape Cod. The flavor wall runs from Caramel Lovers to Spicy to Vegan, and there's even Kernel's Puppy Popcorn for the dog. A second shop pops away at Mashpee Commons.
Smitty's is a classic roadside ice cream stand at the Mashpee Rotary (538 Falmouth Road), with a giant cone flag, a cow-spotted post out front, and a picnic-table yard under the pines. The flavors are homemade, and a big chalkboard lists the lineup alongside yogurt, sherbet, vegan and no-sugar choices, plus cones, frappes and floats. Smitty's also runs stands in East Falmouth, North Falmouth and East Orleans.
Locally owned and open 24 hours, Snap Fitness Sandwich on Route 130 in Forestdale is where the community comes to move body and mood. Train on cardio machines, ellipticals, free weights, and strength stations, track effort with Myzone, then drop into included classes — 20/20 Core, High Intensity, Yoga, TRX, and Stretch. Members rave it's the best gym on the Cape, citing spotless facilities, friendly staff, and a hands-on owner. Key-card access anytime.
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