How are the guides organized?

In two libraries. Explore Cape Cod covers visiting, living, seasons and wildlife, by category or region. The contractor library covers home projects by trade, a hiring guide for each trade in each town, and business guides for contractors. Search looks across both.

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Practical knowledge for Cape Cod living.

Explore hundreds of locally researched guides designed to help you experience the very best of Cape Cod. From hidden beaches and family adventures to local dining, seasonal events, homeownership, and insider tips, every guide is written to help you plan with confidence.

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Practical knowledge for Cape Cod living.

Practical knowledge for Cape Cod living.

Guides for visitors

Cape Cod Craft Breweries: A Guide to the Cape's Growing Beer Scene

Best Beaches on Cape Cod: A Local's Guide by Region, Water Type & What You're Looking For

Cape Cod Beaches with Bathrooms, Showers, and Facilities: What to Expect Before You Park

Best Family Beaches on Cape Cod: Calm Water, Facilities & Kid Favorites

Surfing on Cape Cod: Best Breaks, When to Go & What the Atlantic Side Actually Delivers

The Cape Cod Holiday Gift Guide: What to Give from the Cape

The Ice Cream Guide to Bourne — Verified Shops and Local Tips

Best Clam Chowder on Cape Cod: A Local's Honest Guide to the Bowls Worth Ordering

Best Sunset Beaches on Cape Cod: Where to Watch the Cape Most Beautiful Sunsets

Parking in Cape Cod Towns: Chatham, Provincetown, Hyannis & More

Cape Cod Lighthouses: A Guide to 6 of the Best-Known Lighthouses & How to Visit Each One

Whale Watching on Cape Cod: Your Complete Guide to Stellwagen Bank

Provincetown Film Festival Guide

Sandwich, Cape Cod: Heritage Museums, Glassblowing History & the Canal Town You've Been Driving Through

Best Coffee on Cape Cod: Where Locals Go for a Great Cup

Dog-Friendly Beaches on Cape Cod: Where Dogs Are Welcome, Leash Rules & Which Towns Are Most Lenient

Cape Cod Fall Day Trips: 7 One-Day Itineraries for the Cape's Best Season

Cape Cod Rainy Day Guide: 20 Things to Do When It's Not Beach Weather

Cape Cod Shellfishing Permits, Town by Town: Fees, Seasons & Where to Dig

Pan-Mass Challenge on Cape Cod: What It Is, How to Watch & How to Get Involved

Day Trip to Marthas Vineyard from Cape Cod: Ferries, What to Do & How to Make It Worth It

Cape Cod Arts & Culture: Galleries, Theater, Music & the Cape's Creative Identity

Falmouth, Cape Cod: Beaches, Historic Villages & Things to Do (Beyond Just the Ferry)

Falmouth, MA: A Complete Guide

Common questions about our guides

Hyannis: Live Music Sunset Cruise with Ted Wyman

Martha’s Vineyard Island Tour

Cape Cod Sunset Paddleboard Tour

Plymouth Ice Cream Sundae Cruise

Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting

SUP Lessons, Tours & Glow Tours

Taylor-Bray Farm Animal Visit

Plymouth Ice Cream Sundae Cruise

Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting

SUP Lessons, Tours & Glow Tours

Taylor-Bray Farm Animal Visit

Early Bird Guided Birding Walk

Plymouth: Whale Watching Cruise

Hyannis: Live Music Sunset Cruise with Ted Wyman

Hyannis: Live Music Sunset Cruise with Ted Wyman