Don & Sandy’s guidebook
Cotuit Beaches
Each of the 4 beaches is different; don't forget to bring the beach pass!
This is a favorite beach in Cotuit for swimming, within walking distance. There are seasonal lifeguards and restrooms. You can walk along the shore (to the right) down to Oregon Beach, which is a beautiful beach for pictures and on a clear day at low tide, you may spot Martha's Vineyard! We marvel that there are many times in the summer, early morning and evenings, etc., that we are the only ones on the beach. FYI: arrive early on busy days, as parking is limited. Beach pass is required.
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Loop Beach
This is a favorite beach in Cotuit for swimming, within walking distance. There are seasonal lifeguards and restrooms. You can walk along the shore (to the right) down to Oregon Beach, which is a beautiful beach for pictures and on a clear day at low tide, you may spot Martha's Vineyard! We marvel that there are many times in the summer, early morning and evenings, etc., that we are the only ones on the beach. FYI: arrive early on busy days, as parking is limited. Beach pass is required.
This beach is the closest to the cottage, just blocks away on Old Shore Road. This is a great spot for pictures. There are no lifeguard or restrooms. This seems to be a nice beach for parents with younger children, who play in the calm shallow water since there are weeds farther out. Boats and paddle boarders launch from this area and it is home to the Mosquito Yacht Club, which hosts local yacht races and sailing lessons. You can walk along the narrow shoreline to the point to the left of the beach (low tide is best) or along the narrow path to the right of the boat launch all the way to Town Dock. To walk to Ropes, take a left on Lewis Pond Rd, straight to the T on Main St, then right on Main St. , and left on Old Shore Rd. To drive there, take a left on Main St, a quick right on Putnam, and another quick right on Old Shore Road. Don't forget the Beach Pass!
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Rope's Beach
This beach is the closest to the cottage, just blocks away on Old Shore Road. This is a great spot for pictures. There are no lifeguard or restrooms. This seems to be a nice beach for parents with younger children, who play in the calm shallow water since there are weeds farther out. Boats and paddle boarders launch from this area and it is home to the Mosquito Yacht Club, which hosts local yacht races and sailing lessons. You can walk along the narrow shoreline to the point to the left of the beach (low tide is best) or along the narrow path to the right of the boat launch all the way to Town Dock. To walk to Ropes, take a left on Lewis Pond Rd, straight to the T on Main St, then right on Main St. , and left on Old Shore Rd. To drive there, take a left on Main St, a quick right on Putnam, and another quick right on Old Shore Road. Don't forget the Beach Pass!
A small beach with very limited parking; no restrooms or lifeguard. A great place to launch a kayak to Sampson's Island, swim without a crowd, or bask in the sunshine.
Rileys Beach (Mothers' Beach)
A small beach with very limited parking; no restrooms or lifeguard. A great place to launch a kayak to Sampson's Island, swim without a crowd, or bask in the sunshine.
Neighborhoods
Playground fort - take a left on Lewis Pond, the next right on High Stree, walk past the fire station and church on the left. The park is behind the church on the corner.
Cotuit Fresh Market - coffee, deli, wood; left on Lewis Pond straight to the T, left on Main St.
Tennis - left on Lewis Pond, next left on Old Oyster, just past the water tower on the right turn into the old school; behind it is a tennis court. There may be a basketball hoop still there, as well.
Post Office - right on Old Oyster to the T
Check out the manual for beach directions! Turn right on Main St. to get to Oregon Beach. Limited parking, no lifeguard, but a beautiful spot to fish, stroll, and collect shells.
Cotuit
Playground fort - take a left on Lewis Pond, the next right on High Stree, walk past the fire station and church on the left. The park is behind the church on the corner.
Cotuit Fresh Market - coffee, deli, wood; left on Lewis Pond straight to the T, left on Main St.
Tennis - left on Lewis Pond, next left on Old Oyster, just past the water tower on the right turn into the old school; behind it is a tennis court. There may be a basketball hoop still there, as well.
Post Office - right on Old Oyster to the T
Check out the manual for beach directions! Turn right on Main St. to get to Oregon Beach. Limited parking, no lifeguard, but a beautiful spot to fish, stroll, and collect shells.
Food scene
Casual family dining, outdoor seating, seafood, outstanding views at the Cape Cod Canal marina
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Pilot House Restaurant and Lounge
14 Gallo RdCasual family dining, outdoor seating, seafood, outstanding views at the Cape Cod Canal marina
Here they serve a variety of food at good value and quality. This is where the locals hang out, so it can be noisy if you are seated inside. Note: there are 87 restaurants within 5 miles of Cotuit. Enjoy!
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Kettle-Ho | Restaurant & Tavern
12 School StHere they serve a variety of food at good value and quality. This is where the locals hang out, so it can be noisy if you are seated inside. Note: there are 87 restaurants within 5 miles of Cotuit. Enjoy!
Just a few miles away, in Osterville, with a great menu and service. There is a seafood market for take-out there, as well.
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Wimpy's Seafood Cafe & Market
752 Main StJust a few miles away, in Osterville, with a great menu and service. There is a seafood market for take-out there, as well.
Great selection and delicious ice cream! This is a Cape favorite, located in Mashpee.
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Polar Cave Ice Cream Parlour
22 Falmouth RdGreat selection and delicious ice cream! This is a Cape favorite, located in Mashpee.
After shopping in the Mashpee Commons, have lunch or dinner at this upscale restaurant with outstanding service and food. Try the Seafood Tower!
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Bleu
10 Market StAfter shopping in the Mashpee Commons, have lunch or dinner at this upscale restaurant with outstanding service and food. Try the Seafood Tower!
Shopping
Mashpee Commons has a variety of specialty shops and restaurants and free parking. A great stop if shopping is on your list, or if rain has canceled the beach trip! FYI, in close proximity to other shops such as Home Goods, Marshals, etc.
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Mashpee Commons (Stop & Shop) station
Mashpee Commons has a variety of specialty shops and restaurants and free parking. A great stop if shopping is on your list, or if rain has canceled the beach trip! FYI, in close proximity to other shops such as Home Goods, Marshals, etc.
Main Street, Hyannis - A must for souvenir shopping! Blocks of specialty shops with unique items, 43 restaurants within 0.3 miles, just blocks from the Harbor with art shanties lining the sidewalks. This is a favorite place to stroll and enjoy. Arrive early for easiest parking!
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Main Street
Main StreetMain Street, Hyannis - A must for souvenir shopping! Blocks of specialty shops with unique items, 43 restaurants within 0.3 miles, just blocks from the Harbor with art shanties lining the sidewalks. This is a favorite place to stroll and enjoy. Arrive early for easiest parking!
Whale Watching
Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
269 MillwayOffers a great excursion for all ages
Kayak/bike rentals and tours
Kayak, paddleboard, and bike rentals/tours; gear rental in Mashpee
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Ride Away Kayak
135 Daniels Island RdKayak, paddleboard, and bike rentals/tours; gear rental in Mashpee