The Guides

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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Beach Day

Private · Seals Guaranteed

East Orleans Private Harbor & Seal Tour

A private tour from the Meetinghouse Pond town dock through Orleans' waterways to the barrier beach, Chatham fishing fleet and seal colonies. Personal and flexible, ideal for families.

from $500See Pricing & Availability

Cape Classics

Tastings Included

Lobster Legends and Coastal Bites History Tour

A guided Cape Cod food-and-drink experience with small-group tastings. Booked on Viator.

from $105See Pricing & Availability

Beach Day

Fly Above the Water

eFoil Lessons on Cape Cod

An active Cape Cod adventure on the water and shoreline. Booked on Viator.

from $190See Pricing & Availability

Beach Day

No Guide · Just Go

Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals — Dennis

Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals — Dennis with Mocean Adventures in Dennis. Book on Cape Cod Certified.

from $106See Pricing & Availability

Beach Day

Best for Ages 4-12

Cape Cod Pirate Adventure Paddle Hunt and Battle

An active Cape Cod adventure on the water and shoreline. Booked on Viator.

from $100See Pricing & Availability

Cape Classics

Party Boat · All Welcome

Helen H Sunset & Party Cruise

Evening sunset and themed party cruises — margarita, luau and fireworks nights — from Hyannis and Barnstable Harbors aboard a large, stable vessel with full bar.

from $1200See Pricing & Availability

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Visiting Cape Cod

Provincetown's LGBTQ+ Event Calendar: Bear Week, Carnival, Women's Week & What to Know Before You Go

Your complete guide to Provincetown LGBTQ events: Bear Week, Carnival, Women's Week, booking windows, ferry tips, and what to expect as a first-timer.

Living on Cape Cod

The Provincetown the Summer Crowds Miss

Year-round residents reveal the real Provincetown — dune solitude, Portuguese bakery culture, PAAM, Race Point Light, and why winter here is something else entirely.

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Best Bed & Breakfasts on Cape Cod: Certified Stays Worth Booking Direct

The best B&Bs and inns on Cape Cod — certified, locally verified, and bookable direct. Skip the OTA fees and stay somewhere worth remembering.

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Breweries & Bars Near the Cape Cod Rail Trail: Where to Stop for a Drink Mid-Ride or After

Plan your drink stops on the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Best breweries and bars in Orleans, Eastham, and Wellfleet — with detour distances, seasonal hours, and mid-ride tips.

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A Perfect Day in Falmouth, Cape Cod: Beaches, Vineyard Ferry & Local Eats

Spend a perfect day in Falmouth, Cape Cod: bike the Shining Sea Bikeway, swim at Old Silver Beach, catch a ferry to Martha's Vineyard, and watch the sun set over Vineyard Sound.

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Cape Cod Whale Watching: Which Tours Are Worth It, What You'll See & the Best Time to Go

Plan your Cape Cod whale watch from Provincetown: which operators are worth it, best months to go, what species you'll see, and what locals know about beating the crowds.

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Cape Cod Rail Trail with Kids: Family Biking Tips, Best Entry Points & Stopping Points Along the Way

Plan a family bike ride on the Cape Cod Rail Trail with entry points, best segments by age, swimming stops, and parking tips for Dennis, Brewster, Eastham, and Wellfleet.

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Cape Cod Rail Trail Safety Tips & What to Bring: Everything First-Timers Need to Know

Find Cape Cod veterinarians, dog groomers, boarding, and 24/7 emergency animal care in Falmouth, Barnstable, Brewster, Chatham, and Eastham. Local expert guide.

Cape Cod Celebrations

Cape Cod Wedding Venues: From Lighthouse Ceremonies to Waterfront Receptions

The best Cape Cod wedding venues — from Chatham Bars Inn's oceanfront resort and Wychmere Harbor to Nobska lighthouse ceremonies and Provincetown's celebrated LGBTQ+ scene.

Living on Cape Cod

Cape Cod Farmers Markets: What's Local, What's Worth Stopping For & The Market Schedule

A complete guide to Cape Cod farmers markets — schedules, locations, and what makes local Wellfleet oysters, blueberries, August corn, and Cape honey worth stopping for.

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Cape Cod Vacation Rentals vs. Hotels: What's Right for Your Trip

Vacation rental or hotel for Cape Cod? A practical breakdown of costs, flexibility, and experience — with certified options for both.

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Things to Do in Wellfleet, MA: Oysters, Art & Outer Cape Life

Wellfleet is the Outer Cape's gem — world-famous oysters, excellent art galleries, pristine national seashore beaches, and a genuine fishing-village character.

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A Perfect Day in Yarmouth, Cape Cod: Sound Beaches, Bass River & Village Strolls

Spend a perfect day in Yarmouth, Cape Cod — from the historic 6A village and Edward Gorey House to Bass River kayaking and warm Sound beaches.

Wild Cape Cod

Shark Alley: Exactly Where (and When) to See Great White Sharks Off Cape Cod

The real Cape Cod shark hot spots, peak viewing times for 2026, tour costs, and which beaches consistently log great white activity. Local insider guide.

Cape Cod Day Trips with Kids

Free Cape Cod Family Day: Splash Pad to Tidal Creek Paddle

A full free family day on Cape Cod: Sandy Pond splash pad in West Yarmouth, a local lunch, then a tidal creek paddle for ages 3–12. Real times, costs, and local tips.

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Paddleboarding on Cape Cod: Best Spots, Rentals & Conditions

Discover the best paddleboarding spots on Cape Cod — from calm bay beaches and tidal creeks to advanced Nauset Inlet. Includes rentals, guided tours, tide tips, and safety advice.

Cape Cod Celebrations

Provincetown Carnival

The definitive guide to Provincetown Carnival.

Living on Cape Cod

The Outer Cape as Locals Experience It: An Eastham Insider's Guide

Skip the tourist version of Eastham. Year-round residents share the real Outer Cape — Fort Hill in November, tidal flats at First Encounter, and why no downtown is the whole point.

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A Perfect Afternoon in Hyannis: Artist Huts, Harbor & Tap City Grille

Skip the tourist traps and spend a perfect afternoon in Hyannis the local way — artist huts on Main Street, Kalmus Beach sunsets, and dinner at Tap City Grille.

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Wellfleet, Cape Cod: Oysters, Drive-In, Cahoon Hollow & the Outer Cape at Its Best

Wellfleet has the Cape's best oysters, one of New England's last drive-in theaters, and three dramatic National Seashore beaches. Here's how to do it right.

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A Perfect Day in Mashpee, Cape Cod: Wampanoag Heritage, Commons & South Cape Beach

Spend a perfect day in Mashpee exploring Wampanoag history, South Cape Beach State Park, Mashpee Commons, and freshwater ponds — a local's honest guide.

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Chatham, Cape Cod: Seals, Fish Pier, Monomoy & Why It's the Cape's Most Complete Town

From seal colonies at Chatham Lighthouse to Monomoy's shorebirds and a working fish pier — the definitive guide to things to do in Chatham, Cape Cod.

Cape Cod Day Trips with Kids

Cape Cod with Kids Beyond the Beach: 15 Hands-On, Educational & Memorable Family Activities

15 hands-on, educational and memorable Cape Cod family activities beyond the beach — whale watches, museums, mini golf, baseball, the drive-in and more.

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Kayaking on Cape Cod: Best Routes, Rentals & Hidden Waterways

Discover the best kayaking routes on Cape Cod — from the Nauset Estuary and Pleasant Bay to Waquoit Bay and Hatches Harbor. Rentals, guided tours, tidal tips, and safety advice included.