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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

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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

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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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Cape Cod Memorial Day Weekend: What's Open, What's Packed & How to Make It Great

Memorial Day weekend is Cape Cod's official opening weekend — here's exactly what's open, how crowded the beaches get, when to arrive, and how to make the most of the long weekend on the Cape.

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

Oysters & Raw Bars on Cape Cod: A Guide to the Cape's Shellfish Crown Jewel

A guide to Cape Cod oysters and raw bars: Wellfleet and other local varieties, how to eat a raw oyster, what makes a great raw bar, and when to go.

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.

Cape Cod Celebrations

Fourth of July on Cape Cod: Fireworks, Parades & the Best Towns to Celebrate

The complete guide to Cape Cod Fourth of July fireworks, parades, and town celebrations — with honest traffic warnings, the best viewing spots, and a clear breakdown of which town fits your style.

Wild Cape Cod

Bird Watching on Cape Cod: Monomoy, Wellfleet Bay & the Great Fall Shorebird Migration

Cape Cod is one of the East Coast's premier fall birding destinations. Plan your migration trip to Monomoy NWR, Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, and Provincetown's Beech Forest.

Visiting Cape Cod

Cape Cod Clam Chowder: A Guide to New England's Most Famous Bowl

What real New England clam chowder is, how to spot the tourist-trap version, chowder styles, and how to order like a local on Cape Cod.

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.

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Surf Casting on Cape Cod: Shore Fishing Guide for Striped Bass and Bluefish

The definitive surf casting guide for Cape Cod — best shore fishing spots for striped bass and bluefish, licensing, tides, lures, and local tackle shops from Chatham to Provincetown.

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

Things to Do in Chatham, MA: Cape Cod's Most Elegant Town

Chatham sits at the elbow of Cape Cod — known for its seal colony, lighthouse, upscale shops, and the most charming village center on the Cape.

Visiting Cape Cod

Great White Sharks on Cape Cod: What Visitors Need to Know

Planning a Cape Cod beach trip? Here's everything visitors need to know about great white sharks — which beaches, when they peak, how to stay safe, and what's changed on the Outer Cape.

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.