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Plan a Day Trip to Martha’s Vineyard
Our guide to Martha’s Vineyard highlights the places and experiences guests enjoy most during a day trip. The ferry ride is simple, and once on the island you can explore scenic towns, coastal paths, small shops, and inviting dining spots. We enjoy helping guests plan the kinds of moments that make the island memorable. This page offers an easy overview so you can decide how you want to spend your time on Martha’s Vineyard.
Day Trips to Marthas Vineyard
Take a Day trip to Marthas Vineyard and see the best of the island. Weather, wind, and waves are your biggest enemies when staying on the island. If the ferries cancel service, you’re stuck. A local’s tip: stay on Cape Cod and day trip to Martha’s Vineyard. It’s easy to work around ferry issues when you have time to plan.
Ferry from Woods Hole
We found the best way to get around is to bring your own transportation! Take your car over on the Steamship Authority from Woods Hole and the round trip ferry is around $140+ depending upon vehicle size/type). Vehicle reservations book up fast, so make sure to book well in advance. Well worth it if you have just a day to see everything you want to see.
Vineyard Haven
Vineyard Haven is where we arrived by ferry, so we drove through the neighborhoods, exploring. What a surprise to find a lighthouse where you didn’t expect to see one, right in a residential neighborhood. As we drove through town, we saw many boutique shops on Main Street that would be worth stopping in, but, being on a timeline, we had an island to see!
Cliffs of Aquinnah
As we left Vineyard Haven, we headed West to Aquinnah and the Gay Head Lighthouse. You can see why the Presidents vacation here, it gets rural and very secluded quickly. As soon as we left town, we felt the change of pace slow way down. Some of the most spectacular beaches in the world surround the Vineyard. Unfortunately, we found more than we would have liked that were private. A standout was Lobsterville Beach near Gay Head. As you drive East to Edgartown, enjoy the endless stone walls that highlight your trip through one of New England’s best islands.
Edgartown
For those that don’t know, Edgartown is where Jaws was filmed. We passed right over the “Jaws” bridge, and while we didn’t know we were on it at the time…we felt something familiar. In the warm summer weather, this is a great spot to stop and swim. To find the bridge, take Beach Road north out of Edgartown and …you’ll find it.
Downtown Edgartown had a unique feel, and we enjoyed sitting out on the front patio of Atlantic Fish & Chop House, watching the world go by.
Oak Bluffs
Oak Bluffs was a fascinating town, lots of color and big views. Our favorite parts of town were the old Methodist church camp cabins and Ocean Park. The church camps are the evolution of tents to more permanent hand-built cabins.
Ocean Park is surrounded by colorful, amazing homes overlooking a sea of grass and the ocean in the distance. As we left Oak Bluffs and had just driven back into Vineyard Haven, we found a great spot for an early dinner. The Net Result had steamed lobster, mussels, and clams ready for takeout! It is owned by the Larsen family, who operate seafood markets throughout the Vineyard. If you see a Larsen restaurant, you’ve found the right spot.
The sunset ferry back to Cape Cod was a nice touch at the end of a long day. If you are staying at the Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn, we are happy to help with custom itineraries to maximize your time here and in the surrounding areas. We will find the best, so we can share it with you. If you are interested in learning more about the Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn as your next great vacation.
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