Falmouth: Eat, Go, Do
Beaches
Falmouth has many beaches - some require a beach stickers and others have public parking. We are a 5 minute drive to several great beaches. Have bikes? They are also very bikeable.
Sticker prices start at $80 per week in the season. No fees after Labor Day.
A 5 minute drive away, this beach is understated, clean, more of a locals hangout.
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Menauhant Beach
A 5 minute drive away, this beach is understated, clean, more of a locals hangout.
A 5minute drive from the Shire, this beach feels more like a city beach. It's wide open, with a sidewalk and plenty of parking. There are several restaurants at this beach - Shipwrecked and Sopranos.
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Falmouth Heights Beach
A 5minute drive from the Shire, this beach feels more like a city beach. It's wide open, with a sidewalk and plenty of parking. There are several restaurants at this beach - Shipwrecked and Sopranos.
Located in Sippewisset, this is my favorite beach. In the season it's sticker parking only.
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Wood Neck Beach
33 Woodneck RoadLocated in Sippewisset, this is my favorite beach. In the season it's sticker parking only.
Known as the best place to watch a sunset, Chappy Beach is fairly long, clean beach with a large parking area and steps to the beach.
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Chappaquoit Beach
Chapoquoit RdKnown as the best place to watch a sunset, Chappy Beach is fairly long, clean beach with a large parking area and steps to the beach.
Open to the public, this freshwater pond has a beach, hiking and a playground
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Goodwill Park
416 Gifford StOpen to the public, this freshwater pond has a beach, hiking and a playground
Woods Hole: this small beach has a community feel. It's nestled in a residential area so not easy to find unless you're looking for it. Climb the rock jettys out into the water. Small parking lot. Might be sticker parking only.
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MBL Stony Beach
Woods Hole: this small beach has a community feel. It's nestled in a residential area so not easy to find unless you're looking for it. Climb the rock jettys out into the water. Small parking lot. Might be sticker parking only.
Food scene
There’s tons of restaurants and eateries in the area. That said, nobody comes to Falmouth for the food. It’s just here to support you while you take it vantage of the fantastic natural surroundings.
Disclaimer: I'm a die-hard NYC foodie. So take everything I say here with that in mind.
Moonakis Cafe
Local favorite for breakfasts and brunch
*This is in Sandwich*
Lovely place for afternoon tea, lunch and weekend brunch. Food is consistently excellent.
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Dunbar House Restaurant & Tea Room
1 Water St*This is in Sandwich*
Lovely place for afternoon tea, lunch and weekend brunch. Food is consistently excellent.
Small restaurant & bar. Live music on weekends. Consistently voted Best Pizza in Falmouth!
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Jacks Restaurant & Bar
327 Gifford StSmall restaurant & bar. Live music on weekends. Consistently voted Best Pizza in Falmouth!
Excellent Japanese with some Thai dishes. Best Asian cuisine in Falmouth
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Bluefins
295 Main StreetExcellent Japanese with some Thai dishes. Best Asian cuisine in Falmouth
Quarterdeck
164 Main StGood solid American fare in a pub atmosphere
Landfall Restaurant
9 Luscombe AveGood lobster rolls, waterfront views.
Zero atmosphere but great food. House specials are the Tater Kegs, Fried Chicken, and Crock o' Mac & Cheese
Conference Table
205 Worcester CtZero atmosphere but great food. House specials are the Tater Kegs, Fried Chicken, and Crock o' Mac & Cheese
Favorite place for foodies! Situated right on the water in Woods Hole. Make sure to order the squid ink bread with radish butter. Best ice cream sandwiches.
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Water Street Kitchen
56 Water StFavorite place for foodies! Situated right on the water in Woods Hole. Make sure to order the squid ink bread with radish butter. Best ice cream sandwiches.
French restaurant in Mashpee commons. Great food and cocktails. Cute ambiance. Nice place for a date.
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Bleu
10 Market StFrench restaurant in Mashpee commons. Great food and cocktails. Cute ambiance. Nice place for a date.
Festive modern Mexican cuisine. Nice outdoor seating in the season. This place is always hopping and doesn’t take reservations unless you show up in person and put your name in. Often long wait times so plan ahead.
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Anejo Mexican Bistro
188 Main StFestive modern Mexican cuisine. Nice outdoor seating in the season. This place is always hopping and doesn’t take reservations unless you show up in person and put your name in. Often long wait times so plan ahead.
Estia Falmouth
117 Main StModern Greek cuisine in a lovely atmosphere.
Bean & Cod
145 Main StGood place for gourmet takeout. My faves are the soups and dessert bars.
Best oceanfront dining in Falmouth Heights. Food is decent Italian cuisine (Mashpee location has better food). Often live music on the weekends. Big back deck to dine on and watch the sunset over the ocean.
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Soprano’s Casino by the Sea
286 Grand AveBest oceanfront dining in Falmouth Heights. Food is decent Italian cuisine (Mashpee location has better food). Often live music on the weekends. Big back deck to dine on and watch the sunset over the ocean.
Newly renovated restaurant & pub with outdoor seating facing the ocean. Decent pub fare. Weekends often have live entertainment such as music or standup comedy. Falmouth Heights location. Nice place to end up at after a beach day.
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Shipwrecked
263 Grand AvenueNewly renovated restaurant & pub with outdoor seating facing the ocean. Decent pub fare. Weekends often have live entertainment such as music or standup comedy. Falmouth Heights location. Nice place to end up at after a beach day.
Excellent BBQ takeout. Located right on rte28, this large black food truck is the source of some great eats like pulled chicken or pork platters, mac + cheese, cornbread, slaw, and a variety of quesadillas.
Wicked N' Wood BBQ & Wood Grill
383 East Falmouth HighwayExcellent BBQ takeout. Located right on rte28, this large black food truck is the source of some great eats like pulled chicken or pork platters, mac + cheese, cornbread, slaw, and a variety of quesadillas.
Epic Oyster
70 County RdSuper fresh seafood, cute outdoor seating area.
*Mashpee location*
Famous for their huge lobster rolls, Raw Bar is located in a cute shopping area In the Popponesset area of Mashpee. Outdoor seating under tents.
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Raw Bar
259 Shore Dr*Mashpee location*
Famous for their huge lobster rolls, Raw Bar is located in a cute shopping area In the Popponesset area of Mashpee. Outdoor seating under tents.
Food is good but I'm recommending this more for atmosphere. Located on the water in Woods Hole, I love sitting on the back pier, befriending the ducks and watching the boats come in and out of Eel pond.
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Captain Kidd Restaurant
77 Water StFood is good but I'm recommending this more for atmosphere. Located on the water in Woods Hole, I love sitting on the back pier, befriending the ducks and watching the boats come in and out of Eel pond.
Eat-in or take-out pizza place with a small bar, that serves the most creative pizzas in the area. Often the source of community events, Moto is a true gem. They also deliver.
Moto Pizza Falmouth
500 Waquoit HighwayEat-in or take-out pizza place with a small bar, that serves the most creative pizzas in the area. Often the source of community events, Moto is a true gem. They also deliver.
Cape Cod is not known for satisfying Asian food choices, but this place stands out. Nice interior for sit down meals, good menu, and surprisingly good food. Their pad thai is the best in the area.
Bangkok Cuisine - Mashpee
681 Falmouth RdCape Cod is not known for satisfying Asian food choices, but this place stands out. Nice interior for sit down meals, good menu, and surprisingly good food. Their pad thai is the best in the area.
Our one and only ramen place, Tiger Ramen opened in 2022 and quickly formed enthusiastic fans. It’s a small restaurant with a small menu of Ramen, bowls, Bao buns, and a few entrées. Their lobster Bao bun is my favorite lobster roll.
Tiger Ramen
Our one and only ramen place, Tiger Ramen opened in 2022 and quickly formed enthusiastic fans. It’s a small restaurant with a small menu of Ramen, bowls, Bao buns, and a few entrées. Their lobster Bao bun is my favorite lobster roll.
Family style Italian restaurant in downtown Falmouth. Excellent good, large portions. My favorites are the special salad and lemon chicken. Portions are so large I always share my entree.
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La Cucina Sul Mare
237 Main StFamily style Italian restaurant in downtown Falmouth. Excellent good, large portions. My favorites are the special salad and lemon chicken. Portions are so large I always share my entree.
*Mashpee location, rte 151*
The areas only dedicated Gluten Free bakery. Excellent soups, savories, partly and cheesecake. Takeout only. Order ahead for large orders. Owner is very personable and can accommodate custom orders.
White Lion Baking Company
*Mashpee location, rte 151*
The areas only dedicated Gluten Free bakery. Excellent soups, savories, partly and cheesecake. Takeout only. Order ahead for large orders. Owner is very personable and can accommodate custom orders.
The Barking Claw is a roadside stand you would typically drive-by, if nobody called it out to you. Known for its lobster rolls, this was voted one of the top 100 eats in New England!
Barking Claw
The Barking Claw is a roadside stand you would typically drive-by, if nobody called it out to you. Known for its lobster rolls, this was voted one of the top 100 eats in New England!
On weekends from Memorial Day, on West Falmouth Harbor, you will find their boat cruising along, decorated with colorful ice cream flags. The environmentally conscious operation offers scoops of ice cream from Polar Cave Ice Cream Parlour in Mashpee, pup cups for dogs, water, soda and snacks for sale. Iced coffee is due to be added to the menu.
Sea Scoops is open from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, starting in the harbor off Old Dock Road, usually motoring toward Chapoquoit Island, Little Island, the South Basin, and sometimes Black Beach.
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On weekends from Memorial Day, on West Falmouth Harbor, you will find their boat cruising along, decorated with colorful ice cream flags. The environmentally conscious operation offers scoops of ice cream from Polar Cave Ice Cream Parlour in Mashpee, pup cups for dogs, water, soda and snacks for sale. Iced coffee is due to be added to the menu.
Sea Scoops is open from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, starting in the harbor off Old Dock Road, usually motoring toward Chapoquoit Island, Little Island, the South Basin, and sometimes Black Beach.
Amazing French bakery in downtown Falmouth. On the weekends, there’s a line out the door. Excellent croissants, breads, and pastries. Some savories like sandwiches and quiches. If you like almond croissants, they sell out early. Best way to approach this is to pre-order early in the week for the weekend pick up. Then you can just walk in and skip the line to get your order.
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Maison Villatte
267 Main StAmazing French bakery in downtown Falmouth. On the weekends, there’s a line out the door. Excellent croissants, breads, and pastries. Some savories like sandwiches and quiches. If you like almond croissants, they sell out early. Best way to approach this is to pre-order early in the week for the weekend pick up. Then you can just walk in and skip the line to get your order.
Amazing chocolate shop with ice cream counter. If you’d like dark chocolate, they have the best dark chocolate almond bars. 
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Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium
209 Main StAmazing chocolate shop with ice cream counter. If you’d like dark chocolate, they have the best dark chocolate almond bars. 
The Sugar Shed is a local gem. Started by a Falmouth home baker under the business name Bourbon & Butter Baking Company (who bakes in a certified kitchen), this has turned into a favorite destination for those “in the know”.  Recently relocated to 68 Main St. in the parking lot of the First Congregational Church, the shed opens June 8th and contains all sorts of baked treats - mainly cookies, brownies, and bars - and runs on an honors system. Check their FB page “Bourbon & Butter Baking Co.” for the rotating menu. Cash and Vnmo accepted. Open weekends only, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1-5.
My personal favorite is the iced lemon ginger cookies but I hear she has a new snickerdoodle flavor that sounds divine! 
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68 Main St
The Sugar Shed is a local gem. Started by a Falmouth home baker under the business name Bourbon & Butter Baking Company (who bakes in a certified kitchen), this has turned into a favorite destination for those “in the know”.  Recently relocated to 68 Main St. in the parking lot of the First Congregational Church, the shed opens June 8th and contains all sorts of baked treats - mainly cookies, brownies, and bars - and runs on an honors system. Check their FB page “Bourbon & Butter Baking Co.” for the rotating menu. Cash and Vnmo accepted. Open weekends only, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1-5.
My personal favorite is the iced lemon ginger cookies but I hear she has a new snickerdoodle flavor that sounds divine! 
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Flying Bridge is the other upmarket waterfront dining option in Falmouth. It’s a little bit on the formal side with plenty of outdoor seating right on the Falmouth harbor. The food is decent, mainly seafood options with the occasional steak or salad. I am recommending this for the nice location. Even on a rainy day, you can sit outside under a roof and enjoy the view.
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Flying Bridge Restaurant
220 Scranton AveFlying Bridge is the other upmarket waterfront dining option in Falmouth. It’s a little bit on the formal side with plenty of outdoor seating right on the Falmouth harbor. The food is decent, mainly seafood options with the occasional steak or salad. I am recommending this for the nice location. Even on a rainy day, you can sit outside under a roof and enjoy the view.
Jim’s Clam Shack is packed with local flavor. A bit akin to a nice greasy spoon, this waterfront dining has good fried seafood with no frills.  You order from a takeout window and then walk your food to indoor tables or outdoor picnic tables. The view can’t be beat. Super New England.
Jim's Clam Shack
Jim’s Clam Shack is packed with local flavor. A bit akin to a nice greasy spoon, this waterfront dining has good fried seafood with no frills.  You order from a takeout window and then walk your food to indoor tables or outdoor picnic tables. The view can’t be beat. Super New England.
Get Outdoors
Hiking, biking, walking and other outdoor activities.
The Knob is a popular site for scenic hikes, walking dogs, and bringing visitors. Situated on a bay, it’s an easy trail walk through forest and beach which ends on a little point called a knob. There is limited free parking near the entrance
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The Knob
The Knob is a popular site for scenic hikes, walking dogs, and bringing visitors. Situated on a bay, it’s an easy trail walk through forest and beach which ends on a little point called a knob. There is limited free parking near the entrance
Bike path runs from Woods Hole to North Falmouth - about 12 miles. Well maintained and scenic. There are 2 bike stores along the path.
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Shining Sea Bikeway
569A Woods Hole RoadBike path runs from Woods Hole to North Falmouth - about 12 miles. Well maintained and scenic. There are 2 bike stores along the path.
A lovely short walk that takes you from forest to shore. Observe wildlife such as the live osprey cam on waquoitbayreserve (dot) org
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
131 Waquoit HwyA lovely short walk that takes you from forest to shore. Observe wildlife such as the live osprey cam on waquoitbayreserve (dot) org
Located right near Highfield Hall, these woods have many walking trails. You'll see lots of people with dogs. There's a hikers parking lot, as well as trail maps. Some hills but nothing too steep.
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Beebe Woods
56 Highfield DrLocated right near Highfield Hall, these woods have many walking trails. You'll see lots of people with dogs. There's a hikers parking lot, as well as trail maps. Some hills but nothing too steep.
Spohr Gardens
45 Fells RdSightseeing
Places to check out
Woods Hole is home to the world famous Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI). It is a village of Falmouth and located 10 minutes from the town center. There are yours and a museum. Great for budding marine biologists. The village has several nice restaurants, a great artists co-op called the Handworks Gallery, and 2 nice coffeehouses. It’s also where the ferry leaves for Martha’s Vineyard.
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Woods Hole
Woods Hole is home to the world famous Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI). It is a village of Falmouth and located 10 minutes from the town center. There are yours and a museum. Great for budding marine biologists. The village has several nice restaurants, a great artists co-op called the Handworks Gallery, and 2 nice coffeehouses. It’s also where the ferry leaves for Martha’s Vineyard.
The drive out to the lighthouse is scenic, as is the the view from the lighthouse
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Светилникот на Нобска Точка
233 Nobska RdThe drive out to the lighthouse is scenic, as is the the view from the lighthouse
A restored copper baron mansion, Highfield Hall has tours and special events both inside and out. They focus on gardening and culinary themes. Lovely grounds and gardens for walking.
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Highfield Hall & Gardens
56 Highfield DrA restored copper baron mansion, Highfield Hall has tours and special events both inside and out. They focus on gardening and culinary themes. Lovely grounds and gardens for walking.
Local farms
My go-to place for fresh cut flowers and plants. Every summer Friday 9-12 they put out dozens of fresh bouquets in mason jars for sale at $12-25.
Brick Kiln Farm
254 Brick Kiln RdMy go-to place for fresh cut flowers and plants. Every summer Friday 9-12 they put out dozens of fresh bouquets in mason jars for sale at $12-25.
Good place to buy local produce. Nice pumpkins, cornstalks and hayrides in the fall
Tony Andrews Farm
394 Old Meeting House RdGood place to buy local produce. Nice pumpkins, cornstalks and hayrides in the fall
Family run farm focusing on mini-horse rescue. Tours and time with the horses are given in exchange for a nominal donation to mini horse rescue groups. Gorgeous property and former home of Cape Cod winery.
The Wishing Well Farm
681 Sandwich RdFamily run farm focusing on mini-horse rescue. Tours and time with the horses are given in exchange for a nominal donation to mini horse rescue groups. Gorgeous property and former home of Cape Cod winery.
*Located in Sandwich*
The best, and possibly only place for apple picking Capeside Crow Farm in Sandwich. They also have a corn maze and will include pumpkin picking in October. Pick your own hours are seasonal. Consult their FB page.
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Crow Farm
192 Old King's Hwy*Located in Sandwich*
The best, and possibly only place for apple picking Capeside Crow Farm in Sandwich. They also have a corn maze and will include pumpkin picking in October. Pick your own hours are seasonal. Consult their FB page.
Food shopping
Nice upmarket grocery store with excellent produce & meat sections. Lots of organic and gluten free foods
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Windfall Market
77 Scranton AveNice upmarket grocery store with excellent produce & meat sections. Lots of organic and gluten free foods
The go-to place for food on the west side of Falmouth
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West Falmouth Market Inc
623 MA-28AThe go-to place for food on the west side of Falmouth
This is one of 2 major grocery stores in Falmouth. The other is Stop & Shop. Shaws is a little nicer and better organized. Good if you need to do a big shopping.
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Shaw's
18 Sisson RdThis is one of 2 major grocery stores in Falmouth. The other is Stop & Shop. Shaws is a little nicer and better organized. Good if you need to do a big shopping.
Best place to shop a wide variety of cheeses, spreads, crackers and other bespoke foods.
North Falmouth Cheese Shop
402 N Falmouth HwyBest place to shop a wide variety of cheeses, spreads, crackers and other bespoke foods.
Shopping
Eight Cousins Bookshop
189 Main StWonderful local bookstore
Located in Sandwich, this is one of the best local bookstores with a large selection. Basement is its own toy store. Cards & gifts galore. Consistently voted best bookstore on the upper cape.
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Titcomb's Bookshop
432 MA-6ALocated in Sandwich, this is one of the best local bookstores with a large selection. Basement is its own toy store. Cards & gifts galore. Consistently voted best bookstore on the upper cape.
Best known local potter who makes beautiful woodcut-like designs on tableware. Shop in the rear basement. Payment on honors system
Flying Pig Pottery
410 Woods Hole RdBest known local potter who makes beautiful woodcut-like designs on tableware. Shop in the rear basement. Payment on honors system
I generally adore hardware stores and this one is much more. It has a great big kitchenware section, souvenirs, birdseed, beach and outdoor equipment, tools and hardware, paint, cleaning supplies and even lawn and garden supplies. One stop shopping! This is also the only place around I know that cuts keys.
Eastman's Hardware
150 Main StI generally adore hardware stores and this one is much more. It has a great big kitchenware section, souvenirs, birdseed, beach and outdoor equipment, tools and hardware, paint, cleaning supplies and even lawn and garden supplies. One stop shopping! This is also the only place around I know that cuts keys.
A lovely children’s store run by a mother/daughter team filled with toys, new & used clothing, and some gear.
Trendy Tots
426 Main StA lovely children’s store run by a mother/daughter team filled with toys, new & used clothing, and some gear.
If you like the resale scene, this is a great place to get clothing, housewares, kids stuff, games, and small furniture pieces
Hand in hand Thrift Shop
141 Sandwich RdIf you like the resale scene, this is a great place to get clothing, housewares, kids stuff, games, and small furniture pieces
Artist run co-op located in Woods Hole, celebrating its 40th birthday this year. Great place to get a gift or handcrafted souvenir. I show my work here!
Open Memorial Day to Columbus Day with a December holiday popup. Hours daily 10-5, Fri-Sun 10-8.
Handworkswoodshole (dot) com
Woods Hole Handworks
Artist run co-op located in Woods Hole, celebrating its 40th birthday this year. Great place to get a gift or handcrafted souvenir. I show my work here!
Open Memorial Day to Columbus Day with a December holiday popup. Hours daily 10-5, Fri-Sun 10-8.
Handworkswoodshole (dot) com
Fantastic selection of merchandise from greeting cards to Penny candy, kids section, local souvenirs, body & bath, antiques .
Uncle Bills Country Store
412 N Falmouth HwyFantastic selection of merchandise from greeting cards to Penny candy, kids section, local souvenirs, body & bath, antiques .
Market Street Bookshop Inc
31 Market StSmall but well curated independent bookshop in Mashpee Commons.