Martha's Vineyard Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Edgartown is a very preppy quintessentially New England, colonial, old whaling town. Edgartown is much slower than Oak bluffs and has a certain charm to it reminding visitors of a bygone era.
Places to Visit/ Things to Do -
• Jaw's Bridge - Famous for being featured in the Jaws movie & also popular for spot for tourists to jump into the ocean
• Edgartown Lighthouse - Open to visitors it's a 5-10 minute walk from Church street
• Shopping - Edgartown is home to some high end boutiques like Black Dog, Vineyard Vines & Lilly Pulitzer
• Peninsula of Chappaquiddick - A short ferry ride from Edgartown
Beaches - South Beach, open to all.
Places to Eat & Drink -
• Seafood Shanty - A great spot for seafood & outdoor dining
• Among the Flowers Café - A great spot for breakfast & brunch
• Sharky's Cantina - For some Mexican fare & Margaritas
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Edgartown
Edgartown is a very preppy quintessentially New England, colonial, old whaling town. Edgartown is much slower than Oak bluffs and has a certain charm to it reminding visitors of a bygone era.
Places to Visit/ Things to Do -
• Jaw's Bridge - Famous for being featured in the Jaws movie & also popular for spot for tourists to jump into the ocean
• Edgartown Lighthouse - Open to visitors it's a 5-10 minute walk from Church street
• Shopping - Edgartown is home to some high end boutiques like Black Dog, Vineyard Vines & Lilly Pulitzer
• Peninsula of Chappaquiddick - A short ferry ride from Edgartown
Beaches - South Beach, open to all.
Places to Eat & Drink -
• Seafood Shanty - A great spot for seafood & outdoor dining
• Among the Flowers Café - A great spot for breakfast & brunch
• Sharky's Cantina - For some Mexican fare & Margaritas
Oak Bluffs is the most family friendly location on Martha's & has more of the beach town feel to it with a main street filled with beachy boutiques, icecream/ coffee shops & restaurants.
Places to visit/ things to do -
• The gingerbread cottages also known as "The Campground" these whimsical cottages were built in the second half of the 1800’s and are iconic to Martha’s Vineyard. Stop by the Cottage City Museum for a glimpse into history. A Popular spot for instagrammers!
• Picturesque Ocean Park with its historic gazebo & lush flowers surrounded by beautiful victorian houses.
• Flying Horses Carousel is the oldest continuous carousel in the United States
• Oak Bluffs Harbor is boarded by restaurants and bars on one side. It also offers tons of water sport options for everyone.
• Walk the North Bluff seawall, and cast your rod from the beautiful, and wheelchair accessible, fishing pier.
Beaches - Eastville Beach, Oak Bluffs Town Beach and Joseph Sylvia Beach are open to all.
Places to Eat & Drink
• MV Salads - A very popular salad & wrap shop (Close to Inkwell Beach)
• Chef Deon - For award winning Jamaican food
• Black Door Donuts - Highly recommend their apple fritters
• Nancy's Restaurant - For American Seafood
• Mocha Motts - For good coffee & some quick bites
• Giordano's Restaurant - For Italian Seafood
• Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company - For the absolute best Chowdah on the island
• Offshore Ale Company - For chilled vibes, good bear & bar food
• The Red Cat Kitchen - A contemporary seafood restaurant
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Oak Bluffs
Oak Bluffs is the most family friendly location on Martha's & has more of the beach town feel to it with a main street filled with beachy boutiques, icecream/ coffee shops & restaurants.
Places to visit/ things to do -
• The gingerbread cottages also known as "The Campground" these whimsical cottages were built in the second half of the 1800’s and are iconic to Martha’s Vineyard. Stop by the Cottage City Museum for a glimpse into history. A Popular spot for instagrammers!
• Picturesque Ocean Park with its historic gazebo & lush flowers surrounded by beautiful victorian houses.
• Flying Horses Carousel is the oldest continuous carousel in the United States
• Oak Bluffs Harbor is boarded by restaurants and bars on one side. It also offers tons of water sport options for everyone.
• Walk the North Bluff seawall, and cast your rod from the beautiful, and wheelchair accessible, fishing pier.
Beaches - Eastville Beach, Oak Bluffs Town Beach and Joseph Sylvia Beach are open to all.
Places to Eat & Drink
• MV Salads - A very popular salad & wrap shop (Close to Inkwell Beach)
• Chef Deon - For award winning Jamaican food
• Black Door Donuts - Highly recommend their apple fritters
• Nancy's Restaurant - For American Seafood
• Mocha Motts - For good coffee & some quick bites
• Giordano's Restaurant - For Italian Seafood
• Martha's Vineyard Chowder Company - For the absolute best Chowdah on the island
• Offshore Ale Company - For chilled vibes, good bear & bar food
• The Red Cat Kitchen - A contemporary seafood restaurant
A residential neighborhood located in the town of Tisbury, Vineyard Haven is less crowded & less popular amongst visitors. However, is the culture hub of the island and a great town to visit when the weather isn't best for the beach or outdoor activity.
Places to see/ Things to Do -
• Martha's Vineyard Museum
• Island Alpaca Company - An alpaca Farm, must try with young kids (About 2 miles from VH)
Places to Eat & Drink
• Black Dog Tavern & Bakeries - American Bar/Tavern, be sure to try their fish n chips
• Little House Café - For Breakfast
• Copper Wok - For Asian fare
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Vineyard Haven
A residential neighborhood located in the town of Tisbury, Vineyard Haven is less crowded & less popular amongst visitors. However, is the culture hub of the island and a great town to visit when the weather isn't best for the beach or outdoor activity.
Places to see/ Things to Do -
• Martha's Vineyard Museum
• Island Alpaca Company - An alpaca Farm, must try with young kids (About 2 miles from VH)
Places to Eat & Drink
• Black Dog Tavern & Bakeries - American Bar/Tavern, be sure to try their fish n chips
• Little House Café - For Breakfast
• Copper Wok - For Asian fare
Sightseeing
Famous for being featured in the Jaws movie & also popular for spot for tourists to jump into the ocean
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Jaws Bridge
267-125 Seaview Ave Famous for being featured in the Jaws movie & also popular for spot for tourists to jump into the ocean
Edgartown Harbor Light
121 N Water StOpen to visitors it's a 5-10 minute walk from Church street
Chappaquiddick Island
A short ferry ride from Edgartown
Eastville Point Beach
351 Beach RdStadtstrand von Oak Bluffs
Open to all.
Strand Joseph Sylvia State Beach
267-125 Seaview AvenueOpen to all.
Martha's Vineyard Museum
151 Lagoon Pond RdAn alpaca Farm, must try with young kids (About 2 miles from VH)
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Island Alpaca Company
1 Head of the Pond Rd An alpaca Farm, must try with young kids (About 2 miles from VH)
Food scene
The Seafood Shanty
31 Dock StA great spot for seafood & outdoor dining
Among the Flowers Cafe
17 Mayhew Ln A great spot for breakfast & brunch
Sharky's Cantina
266 Upper Main St For some Mexican fare & Margaritas
MV Salads
55 Circuit AvenueA very popular salad & wrap shop (Close to Inkwell Beach)
Chef Deon's Kitchen
14 Towanticut St For award winning Jamaican food
Giordano's Restaurant
18 Lake AveFor Italian Seafood.
Linda Jean's Restaurant
25 Circuit AvenueFor some Chowdah
Offshore Ale Co
30 Kennebec AveFor chilled vibes, good bear & bar food
The Red Cat Kitchen
6 Kennebec AveA contemporary seafood restaurant
The Black Dog Tavern
20 Beach Street ExtensionAmerican Bar/Tavern, be sure to try their fish n chips
Little House Café
339 State RdFor Breakfast