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Will Your Insurance Still Cover Your Cape Cod House All Winter? What Vacancy Clauses Don't Tell You

Living on Cape Cod

Will Your Insurance Still Cover Your Cape Cod House All Winter? What Vacancy Clauses Don't Tell You

Cape Cod winter vacancy insurance clauses can void coverage after 30-60 days. Here's what local carriers actually require to keep you protected.

Best Sunrise Spots on Cape Cod: Where to Go, When to Arrive, and What to Expect

Visiting Cape Cod

Best Sunrise Spots on Cape Cod: Where to Go, When to Arrive, and What to Expect

The best sunrise spots on Cape Cod, ranked by a local — Race Point, Nauset Light, Coast Guard Beach, and more. When to arrive, what it costs, what to bring.

Fall on Cape Cod: Cranberry Harvests, Foliage Drives, Oyster Season & Why October Is Underrated

Visiting Cape Cod

Fall on Cape Cod: Cranberry Harvests, Foliage Drives, Oyster Season & Why October Is Underrated

Fall on Cape Cod delivers cranberry harvests, Route 6A foliage, and peak oyster season. Why October is the Cape's most underrated month to visit.

Dog-Friendly Cape Cod: Beaches, Trails, and Where Your Dog Is Actually Welcome

Visiting Cape Cod

Dog-Friendly Cape Cod: Beaches, Trails, and Where Your Dog Is Actually Welcome

Most Cape Cod town beaches ban dogs May 15–Sept 15. Here's exactly where dogs ARE welcome — trails, beaches, and the workarounds locals know.

Best Places to Stay Near Cape Cod Beaches: A Certified Local Guide

Visiting Cape Cod

Best Places to Stay Near Cape Cod Beaches: A Certified Local Guide

Where to stay if the beach is your priority on Cape Cod. Certified hotels, inns, and rentals within walking distance of the Cape's best beaches.

A Perfect Day Trip to Martha's Vineyard from Cape Cod

Visiting Cape Cod

A Perfect Day Trip to Martha's Vineyard from Cape Cod

Ferry from Woods Hole to Martha's Vineyard and back in a day. A local's itinerary covering Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, South Beach, and the Aquinnah Cliffs.

Cost of Living on Cape Cod: What It Really Costs to Live Here

Living on Cape Cod

Cost of Living on Cape Cod: What It Really Costs to Live Here

Thinking about living on Cape Cod full-time? A realistic breakdown of housing costs, groceries, utilities, and what makes the Cape different from the mainland.

How Many Days Do You Need on Cape Cod? Sample 3-, 5-, and 7-Day Itineraries

Visiting Cape Cod

How Many Days Do You Need on Cape Cod? Sample 3-, 5-, and 7-Day Itineraries

How many days do you need on Cape Cod? Sample 3, 5, and 7-day itineraries with drive times, base recommendations, and 2026 prices from locals.

Skip Airbnb Fees: How to Book Cape Cod Rentals Direct and Save

Visiting Cape Cod

Skip Airbnb Fees: How to Book Cape Cod Rentals Direct and Save

Airbnb and VRBO charge 15-20% on top of every booking. Here's how to find Cape Cod vacation rentals that let you book direct — and what certified really means.

Working on Cape Cod: Jobs, Remote Work & Making a Living Year-Round

Living on Cape Cod

Working on Cape Cod: Jobs, Remote Work & Making a Living Year-Round

What does it actually look like to make a living on Cape Cod year-round? An honest guide to the job market, remote work reality, and industries that thrive here.

Open All Winter: 50+ Cape Cod Restaurants, Shops & Services That Don't Close After Labor Day

Living on Cape Cod

Open All Winter: 50+ Cape Cod Restaurants, Shops & Services That Don't Close After Labor Day

The working list of 50+ Cape Cod restaurants, shops & services open year-round in 2026 — with current winter hours, prices, and what to skip.

Beating the Bourne Bridge: Best Times to Cross to Cape Cod

Visiting Cape Cod

Beating the Bourne Bridge: Best Times to Cross to Cape Cod

Arriving via I-195 or Route 28? Here are the exact best and worst times to cross the Bourne Bridge — including the rotary, drawbridge closures, and back-road escapes.

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

Visiting Cape Cod

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

Not every Cape Cod beach has a bathroom. Here's the definitive guide to which beaches have full facilities, showers, concessions, and ADA access before you park.

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

Visiting Cape Cod

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

Downtown parking on Cape Cod in summer is brutal. Here's a town-by-town breakdown of lots, meters, free spots, and the tricks locals actually use.

Cape Cod in Winter: Seal Pups, Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles & the Wildlife No One Tells You About

Wild Cape Cod

Cape Cod in Winter: Seal Pups, Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles & the Wildlife No One Tells You About

The real Cape Cod winter wildlife guide: gray seal pups on Monomoy, cold-stunned sea turtle rescues, snowy owls, and where locals actually go to see them.

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

Cape Cod Pursuits

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

Cape Cod shellfishing permits vary by town — 2026 fees, seasons, daily limits, and the best flats for quahogs, steamers, and oysters in all 15 towns.

Best Time to Visit Cape Cod: A Month-by-Month Guide (2026)

Visiting Cape Cod

Best Time to Visit Cape Cod: A Month-by-Month Guide (2026)

When should you visit Cape Cod? A local's honest month-by-month guide — why September wins for warm water, thin crowds, and lower rates, plus every season.

Cape Cod Striped Bass Calendar 2026: When and Where to Catch Stripers Each Month

Cape Cod Pursuits

Cape Cod Striped Bass Calendar 2026: When and Where to Catch Stripers Each Month

Month-by-month guide to catching stripers on Cape Cod in 2026 — Canal breaking tides, top shore spots, the slot limit, and exactly when the run peaks.

Cape Cod Labor Day Weekend: Best Beaches, What's Still Open & How to Beat the Sunday Bridge

Visiting Cape Cod

Cape Cod Labor Day Weekend: Best Beaches, What's Still Open & How to Beat the Sunday Bridge

Cape Cod Labor Day weekend guide: least-crowded beaches, what's still open, and how to time the Sagamore Bridge to avoid the Sunday exodus.

Leaving Cape Cod: How to Beat the Sunday Afternoon Bridge Backup

Visiting Cape Cod

Leaving Cape Cod: How to Beat the Sunday Afternoon Bridge Backup

Sunday afternoon traffic leaving Cape Cod peaks 3–6pm at both bridges. Here's exactly when to leave, which bridge to take, and what to do while you wait.

Bay, Sound, or Ocean? Choosing the Right Cape Cod Beach for Your Kid's Age (and the Tide)

Visiting Cape Cod

Bay, Sound, or Ocean? Choosing the Right Cape Cod Beach for Your Kid's Age (and the Tide)

Calm warm flats for toddlers or surf for teens? A local's guide to picking the right Cape Cod beach by your kid's age and the day's tide. Free parking tips inside.

Cape Cod with Dogs: Dog-Friendly Beaches, Trails, Hotels & the Rules You Need to Know

Visiting Cape Cod

Cape Cod with Dogs: Dog-Friendly Beaches, Trails, Hotels & the Rules You Need to Know

Planning a Cape Cod trip with your dog? Most town beaches ban dogs during peak summer hours, and National Seashore beaches prohibit them year-round. This local guide breaks down exactly where dogs are welcome, the best leash-friendly trails, and vetted pet-friendly lodging.

Cape Cod Golf Resident Rates Explained: How Locals Play for Less in Every Town

Cape Cod Pursuits

Cape Cod Golf Resident Rates Explained: How Locals Play for Less in Every Town

How Cape Cod residents save 30-50% on greens fees at every town-owned golf course. 2026 rates, ID requirements, and booking tips, town by town.

Is Cape Cod Expensive? A Real 2026 Budget Breakdown (Lodging, Ferries, Food & Beach Fees)

Visiting Cape Cod

Is Cape Cod Expensive? A Real 2026 Budget Breakdown (Lodging, Ferries, Food & Beach Fees)

How expensive is Cape Cod in 2026? Real prices for lodging, ferries, food, and beach parking — plus where locals save without missing the point.

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Provincetown Ghost & History Walking TourCape Classics
After Dark

Provincetown Ghost & History Walking Tour

A lantern-lit 90-minute walk through 400-plus years of Provincetown legend and seafaring lore, including the town's historic cemeteries. A fun after-dark take on local history.

~$20See Pricing & Availability
Boston: Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island TourCape Classics
Day Trip from Boston

Boston: Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

Explore Martha's Vineyard on a day trip from Boston and see the cottages in Oak Bluffs, the quaint shops of Edgartown, and the Gay Head Cliffs. Upgrade your trip with a guided tour of the island.

$129 per adultSee Pricing & Availability
Albatross Deep Sea Fishing & Live Music CruisesBeach Day
Party Fishing + Live Music Sunsets · Sesuit Harbor

Albatross Deep Sea Fishing & Live Music Cruises

Head out from Sesuit Harbor in East Dennis for 4-hour bottom-fishing trips in Cape Cod Bay on the 52-foot Albatross. In summer, catch a live-music sunset cruise every last Wednesday in June through Labor Day — same boat, open bar, different vibe.

from $16See Pricing & Availability
Chatham Seal & Harbor CruiseLuxury Weekend
Resort-Run · Small Group

Chatham Seal & Harbor Cruise

A one-hour cruise along Chatham's coastline for close views of seals on the sandbars, passing the iconic Chatham Lighthouse and Fish Pier. A polished, resort-run outing.

VariesSee Pricing & Availability
Schooner Hindu — Historic Tall Ship SailingCape Classics
1925 Schooner · Day & Sunset Sails · MacMillan Pier

Schooner Hindu — Historic Tall Ship Sailing

Sail on a 1925 wooden gaff-rigged schooner — the longest-running sailing charter on Cape Cod. Day sails depart MacMillan Pier at 10am and 1pm (1.5 hours each); sunset sails run 2 hours. Dog and picnic-friendly; adults-only sunset sail is BYOB.

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Martha’s Vineyard Self-Guided GPS Audio Walking TourCape Classics
Go at Your Own Pace

Martha’s Vineyard Self-Guided GPS Audio Walking Tour

A self-guided GPS audio walking tour. Booked on Viator.

from $10See Pricing & Availability