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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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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.

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.

Visiting Cape Cod

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

Which Cape Cod beach is right for you? A local's breakdown by water type, family needs, shark awareness, and parking — with specific beaches named by town and fee type.

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.

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.

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 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.

Cape Cod Celebrations

Best Spots for Engagement Photos on Cape Cod

Cape Cod's landscapes make for stunning engagement photos — discover the best locations, lighting tips, and when to book your shoot.

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.

Visiting Cape Cod

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

A practical guide to 20 things to do on Cape Cod when it rains — museums, oyster bars, kayaking, and hidden trails — organized so you can make a decision fast and stop watching the weather app.

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.

Visiting Cape Cod

Dog-Friendly Lodging on Cape Cod: Hotels, Inns & Rentals That Welcome Pets

Find dog-friendly hotels, inns, and rentals on Cape Cod — Falmouth to Provincetown. Real tips on beach access, pet fees, and the best towns for traveling with dogs.

Cape Cod Celebrations

Halloween on Cape Cod: Haunted Houses, Harvest Fests & What Locals Actually Do in October

Your complete guide to Halloween on Cape Cod — haunted history tours, harvest festivals, trick-or-treat villages, pumpkin patches, and what the Outer Cape feels like in late October when the crowds are gone and the magic is real.

Visiting Cape Cod

Dog-Friendly Trails on Cape Cod: Hikes & Walks Where Your Dog Can Come Along

Find the best dog-friendly trails on Cape Cod in Brewster, Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, and Chatham. Real hikes, leash rules, parking tips, and seasonal advice.

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.

Cape Cod Celebrations

Fall Date Ideas Cape Cod

20 romantic fall date ideas on Cape Cod.

Visiting Cape Cod

Cape Cod Clambake: How to Do It Right (DIY and Catered)

Learn how to throw a traditional Cape Cod clambake — from digging a beach pit to sourcing local lobster and clams — plus where to find catered clambake companies for groups and events.

Cape Cod Pursuits

Brewster Whitecaps: A Guide to Cape Cod Baseball at Stony Brook Field

A guide to the Brewster Whitecaps at Stony Brook Field: free Cape Cod Baseball League games, how to attend, and pairing it with a Lower Cape day.

Visiting Cape Cod

Cape Cod from Providence: The 90-Minute Drive That Changes Everything

Providence to Cape Cod is just 90 minutes — one of New England's most underrated road trips. Day trip itineraries, traffic warnings, and the best towns for Providence visitors to explore this summer.

Cape Cod Celebrations

Thanksgiving on Cape Cod: Where to Dine Out, What’s Open & the Off-Season Magic

Your complete guide to Thanksgiving on Cape Cod.

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.

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.

Visiting Cape Cod

The Last Weekend of Summer on Cape Cod: A Local's Bucket List Before Labor Day

The last weekend before Labor Day on Cape Cod calls for a bucket list. A local's guide to sunrise, lobster rolls, tidal flats, and sunsets before summer ends.

Visiting Cape Cod

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

Where dogs are actually allowed on Cape Cod beaches — seasonal rules, leash laws, and a town-by-town breakdown from Sandwich to Provincetown. Plan your dog-friendly Cape trip right.