Katie’s guidebook
Beaches
Go to the market and park your car for the week. Our neighborhood beach is all you need to enjoy a full week of sunshine and relaxation.
No fees. Ramp for easy access. Trash and recycling receptacles on premise.
🏖️ 5 minute walk from the house, .2 miles.
🗺️ Also know as “ Bay Street Beach.”
🍦Ice cream truck visits daily
☀️ Calm bay beach great for young swimmers and families
Nanumett Beach
Go to the market and park your car for the week. Our neighborhood beach is all you need to enjoy a full week of sunshine and relaxation.
No fees. Ramp for easy access. Trash and recycling receptacles on premise.
🏖️ 5 minute walk from the house, .2 miles.
🗺️ Also know as “ Bay Street Beach.”
🍦Ice cream truck visits daily
☀️ Calm bay beach great for young swimmers and families
A public beach right at the mouth of the canal on Cape Cod bay. Typically the water is calm. Boats of all sizes come and go from the canal all day. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a cruise ship, the mayflower replica or some mega yachts!
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Reserva Estatal de Playa Scusset
20 Scusset Beach RdA public beach right at the mouth of the canal on Cape Cod bay. Typically the water is calm. Boats of all sizes come and go from the canal all day. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a cruise ship, the mayflower replica or some mega yachts!
Activities
Onset Bay Center - Buzzards Bay Coalition
Park at the Buzzards Bay Park and spend the day fishing or biking along the famous Cape Cod Canal rail trail.
Buzzards Bay Bike rentals are right across the street as well as restaurants and ice cream!
The park also offers a children’s playground, picnic tables and fantastic views of the Bourne train bridge and canal.
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Cape Cod Canal
Park at the Buzzards Bay Park and spend the day fishing or biking along the famous Cape Cod Canal rail trail.
Buzzards Bay Bike rentals are right across the street as well as restaurants and ice cream!
The park also offers a children’s playground, picnic tables and fantastic views of the Bourne train bridge and canal.
Take a break from the beach and visit the Onset Clay room nestled in the heart of Onset square, just one mile from the buzzards bay beach house.
Select a piece of pottery from the Clay room’s many options and paint in the studio to create your own work-of-art! This is a great family activity but also for girls nights, date night or any celebration! Reservations not required.
The Onset Clay Room
Take a break from the beach and visit the Onset Clay room nestled in the heart of Onset square, just one mile from the buzzards bay beach house.
Select a piece of pottery from the Clay room’s many options and paint in the studio to create your own work-of-art! This is a great family activity but also for girls nights, date night or any celebration! Reservations not required.
Sightseeing
Pass under the Cape Cod bridges and learn about the history of the area while enjoying the boat cruise through the famous Cape Cod canal!
Light refreshments and alcoholic beverages served.
Tip- after your cruise, visit the Quahog Republic for lunch just across the street from the dock!
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Cape Cod Canal Cruises
184 Onset AvePass under the Cape Cod bridges and learn about the history of the area while enjoying the boat cruise through the famous Cape Cod canal!
Light refreshments and alcoholic beverages served.
Tip- after your cruise, visit the Quahog Republic for lunch just across the street from the dock!
Take a day trip to New Bedford, America's #1 largest fishing port! Visit the Whaling Museum, stroll alongside the largest fishing fleet in the country, enjoy fresh local seafood!
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Museo Ballenero de New Bedford
18 Johnny Cake HillTake a day trip to New Bedford, America's #1 largest fishing port! Visit the Whaling Museum, stroll alongside the largest fishing fleet in the country, enjoy fresh local seafood!
There are many historical sites in downtown Plymouth- the landing place of the Pilgrams who arrived on board the Mayflower in 1620.
Visit Plimoth Patuxet, Plymouth rock, the Mayflower and stroll dockside along this beautiful waterfront filled with shops, restaurants and activities.
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PLIMOTH PATUXET
137 Warren AveThere are many historical sites in downtown Plymouth- the landing place of the Pilgrams who arrived on board the Mayflower in 1620.
Visit Plimoth Patuxet, Plymouth rock, the Mayflower and stroll dockside along this beautiful waterfront filled with shops, restaurants and activities.
Take a day trip to Chatham! Visit the iconic Chatham Lighthouse and enjoy the beautiful views. Drive 1/2 mile down the street to the Chatham Fish Pier to watch the fishing boats unload and see some seals too!
Downtown Chatham has the best shopping on the Cape. Here you'll find boutiques. candy stores, toy stores, art galleries, antique stores and fine dining.
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Faro de Chatham
37 Main StTake a day trip to Chatham! Visit the iconic Chatham Lighthouse and enjoy the beautiful views. Drive 1/2 mile down the street to the Chatham Fish Pier to watch the fishing boats unload and see some seals too!
Downtown Chatham has the best shopping on the Cape. Here you'll find boutiques. candy stores, toy stores, art galleries, antique stores and fine dining.
Food scene
Worth the trip over the bridge for lunch or dinner. Great food, drink and service. Casual with inlet views.
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Lobster Trap Restaurant
290 Shore RdWorth the trip over the bridge for lunch or dinner. Great food, drink and service. Casual with inlet views.
A 3 mins drive or 20 minutes walk. We recommend you sit outside on the deck( heated in Fall/Winter) over looking the water.! Its our favorite local watering hole to meet friends. Very casual.
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Stonebridge Bar and Grill
5 East Blvd A 3 mins drive or 20 minutes walk. We recommend you sit outside on the deck( heated in Fall/Winter) over looking the water.! Its our favorite local watering hole to meet friends. Very casual.
Best Sushi around! Worth the drive for dinner.
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Turk's Seafood Market & Sushi
83 Marion RdBest Sushi around! Worth the drive for dinner.
We love the pizza and often will order take out Pizza and make a salad at home.
Casual Dining. Off-season brunch is delcious!
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Ella's
3136 Cranberry HwyWe love the pizza and often will order take out Pizza and make a salad at home.
Casual Dining. Off-season brunch is delcious!
We love this outdoor experience filled with good drinks, food and music. A must visit on a calm beautiful day.
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Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar
1482 East Rodney French Boulevard We love this outdoor experience filled with good drinks, food and music. A must visit on a calm beautiful day.
My favorite stop for a green juice, smoothie or toast!
Pro tip! Order online in advance for faster pick up! Make sure you choose the BUZZARDS BAY location!
The Blended Berry
My favorite stop for a green juice, smoothie or toast!
Pro tip! Order online in advance for faster pick up! Make sure you choose the BUZZARDS BAY location!
Mahoney's on Main
Chart Room
1 Shipyard LnA must visit for a sunset mudslide!
Great menu variety, drinks are delicious and the canal/harbor view is stunning!
I always order the tuna poke bowl 🙌🏻
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Fishermen's View Seafood Market & Restaurant
20 Freezer RdGreat menu variety, drinks are delicious and the canal/harbor view is stunning!
I always order the tuna poke bowl 🙌🏻