Cape Cod

Travel Guide

Harwich which includes a marina and a coastal town
Hyannis which includes a marina and a bay or harbour
Cape Cod showing a bay or harbour
Cape Cod which includes a beach and views as well as a large group of people
Cape Cod which includes general coastal views and views as well as a large group of people

Cape Cod Travel Guide Video

Go yachting, whale watching or just enjoy miles of coastal beauty on this famous Massachusetts landmark known to most as “the Cape.”

Home to beaches with rolling sand dunes, New England villages, and a mix of sheer cliffs, harbors and beaches, Cape Cod is an island that offers outdoor activities, fun family attractions and fresh local seafood.  

JFK went yachting here, and the area continues to welcome wealthy visitors, but you don’t need to own a yacht to enjoy it yourself. Charter boats are available all over the Cape. These can range from small vessels for hour-long trips, to large ones on which you stay on for the entire holiday. If you’d prefer, you can just rent a kayak or even a kite-board to get out on the water.  

Stroll along the sands, sunbathe or explore the many freshwater ponds to find frogs and turtles. Nature lovers should book a place on one of the whale-watching tours, which sail between May and October.  

For family entertainment, head to Provincetown, at the northern tip of Cape Cod. As well as pristine coastal stretches such as Herring Cove Beach, you’ll find attractions such as the Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum and Whydah Pirate Museum. This is also a great place to stop for a meal, as there are many bars and restaurants. 

Because of its exposed position, the climate in Cape Cod is generally mild to cold. If you can cope with average highs of 38° F (3° C), you’re almost guaranteed to score reduced-price accommodation during the cooler months. 

The peak season between July and September sees the biggest influx of visitors. Around this time, a number of festivals are held throughout the area. Festivals such as the Bourne Scallop Festival, which has been held for more than 40 years, offer a great atmosphere and showcase many of the things which make Cape Cod so popular.

Cape Cod Maritime Days are also held around May and June of every year. Visit during these days and take a guided kayak excursion, or visit art exhibitions or a nautical flea market.

Where to stay in Cape Cod

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History featuring outdoor art

West Brewster

While visiting West Brewster, you might make a stop by sights like Cape Cod Museum of Natural History and Cape Cod Beaches.

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Sea Pines

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sea Pines and surrounding area, you can visit Ocean Edge Golf Club and Breakwater Beach.

Sea Pines
South Cape Beach State Park featuring a sandy beach

Mews Village

Mews Village might not have many top sights, but South Cape Beach State Park and Popponesset Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Summersea

When in Summersea, you can plan a visit to Cape Cod Children's Museum and Popponesset Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Fells Pond

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fells Pond and surrounding area, you can visit Popponesset Beach and Cape Cod Children's Museum.

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Little Neck Bay

Little Neck Bay might not have many top sights, but South Cape Beach State Park and Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Little Neck Bay
Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
3 out of 5
1225 Iyannough Rd, Hyannis, MA
The price is S$274 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
S$274
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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Bayside Resort Hotel
Bayside Resort Hotel
3 out of 5
225 Route 28, West Yarmouth, MA
The price is S$158 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
S$158
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in West Yarmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,281 reviews)
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Bayside Resort Hotel
Sea Crest Beach Resort
Sea Crest Beach Resort
3.5 out of 5
350 Quaker Rd, North Falmouth, MA
The price is S$241 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
S$241
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in North Falmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (43 reviews)
Couples stay
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Reviewed on 20 Feb,2025

Sea Crest Beach Resort
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Edgewater Beach Resort, a VRI resort
Edgewater Beach Resort, a VRI resort
3.5 out of 5
95 Chase Avenue, Dennis Port, MA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Dennis Port. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Cliff Metcalf Memorial Beach and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (259 reviews)
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"This was my second stay here and it was lovely. We visited in November for a mother/daughters trip and stayed in the two bedroom suite. Rooms were very clean, had plenty of extra towels and the fireplace was lovely. We used the pool as well and walked on the beach. At sunrise on the beach we had ..."

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Edgewater Beach Resort, a VRI resort
The Club at New Seabury
The Club at New Seabury
3.5 out of 5
95 Shore Drive West, Mashpee, MA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Mashpee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions South Cape Beach State Park and Popponesset ...
9/10 Wonderful! (309 reviews)
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Courtyard Resort
Courtyard Resort
3 out of 5
125 North St, Hyannis, MA
Stay at this 3-star condo in Hyannis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Hyannis Harbor and Cape Cod Baseball Hall of ...
8.4/10 Very good! (50 reviews)
"Clean, right near Main St, Hyannis. Disliked no housekeeping."

Reviewed on 23 Feb,2025

Courtyard Resort
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