Beaches

   Falmouth has over 68 miles of coastline with an average summer water temperature of 70 degrees (the warmest on the Cape). We have over 12 miles of public beaches for you to enjoy.

   There is a fee for parking. Beach Stickers can be purchased at the Ellen T. Mitchell Bath House at Surf Drive Beach from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday until June 21, then 7 days for the rest of the season.

Our Tip!

Photo © Robin Paris

If you are driving to Old Silver Beach, get there as early as possible; the line
forms early. Use the guide to find your next beach location....Please be Sun Smart!!!!

Falmouth Harbor

Liberté, The Schooner -  Sail aboard this magnificent three-masted custom yacht. See historic homes and lighthouses of Woods Hole and Vineyard Haven. Sunset cruise; historical presentations; music, beverages.

508-548-2626

Patriot Too -  Day sails, Martha's Vineyard Shuttle

508-548-2626

R&R Marine-Robbins Rd (Falmouth Harbor) & 87A Water St, Woods Hole

508-548-6976

Falmouth

Cape Cod Sailing Adventures - Sailing charters with Captain Bob Barker - Day, Half Day, Sunset & Overnight Charters to Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Block Island, Newport aboard "Bounder", a 36' Sloop.

508-540-6316

Woods Hole

Ocean Quest   From mid-May to mid-October you’ll explore the ocean and learn about oceanographic science on a fun and informative cruise aboard a research vessel. Water Street, Woods Hole.

 508-385-7656

Onset Bay Town Pier

Cape Cod Canal Cruises - Delightful cruises along America’s famous and picturesque Cape Cod Canal.  Enjoy one of several relaxing excursions, including Day, Sunset, Moonlight ‘n Music and Sunday Jazz cruises. Leaves from Onset pier in Wareham.

 508-295-3883

Barnstable Harbor

Cape Cod Clambake Cruise - Full Clambake Dinner including Lobster aboard  Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises.

508-362-6088

Falmouth Tours

Falmouth Live! Tours - land tours of the coastline, historic sites, Nobska Lighthouse, back roads, harbors, farms and history. Two-hour tours daily at 10 AM and 1:30 PM. Reservations required. Van accommodates 6 guests max.
Call or e-mail falmouthlive@yahoo.com

508-548-1856

Guided Walking and Trolley Tours - please see description and schedule at the Falmouth Historical Society website. 55 & 65 Palmer Avenue.

508-548-4857

Ferries

Island Queen - Falmouth Heights Rd., 30 Minutes to Oak Bluffs.

508-548-4800

Falmouth Ferry Service - 278 Scranton Ave, Falmouth. 60 Minutes to Edgartown.

508-548-9400

Steamship Authority - Woods Hole Dock. 45 Min. to Oak Bluffs & Vineyard Haven.

508-477-8600

My Brother Charters - Water Taxi, Sight-Seeing and Fishing

774-836-7465

Patriot Too Quickwater - Ferry and Water Taxi service to Martha’s Vineyard.

508-548-2626

Canoeing and Kayaking

Great Marsh Kayak Tours - kayak tours through the Great Salt Marsh of Barnstable, Cape Cod.

866-452-9256

Cape Cod Kayak   Cummaquid Road, Falmouth

508-563-9377

Wood Strip Kayaks - hand crafted custom wooden kayaks

508-495-0086

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Fishing

• Fishing is permitted from our many docks and bridges

• Enjoy the excitement of surf casting from any of our beaches

• No license is required for salt water recreational fishing in Massachusetts

Freshwater fishing licenses are required and can be purchased at local tackle shops.

Prices:     MA Residents: $27.50, children ages 15-17: $11.50
               Non-residents: $37.50 per year or $23.50 for a 3 day license

Shellfishing permits are issued at Falmouth Town Hall (508-548-7611).
         
Prices:  - Residents $20
            - Seniors $5
            - Non-Residents $50
            - Commercial $200 (cash or money order only for commercial)

Bait, Tackle, Rod & Reel Repair, Licenses

Eastman's Sport & Tackle
Falmouth Bait & Tackle Co.
Green Pond Fish 'n Gear
Green Pond Tackle & Marine
Harborside Sport & Tackle
R & R Marine

150 Main Street, Falmouth
258R Teaticket Hwy, East Falmouth
348 E. Falmouth Hwy, East Falmouth
366 Menauhant Road, East Falmouth
56 Scranton Avenue, Falmouth
87A Water Street, Woods Hole

508-548-6900
508-457-0700
508-548-2573
508-540-0877
508-548-0143
508-548-6976

Charter Fishing - Falmouth Inner Harbor on Scranton Avenue

Full day - Half day - Inshore/Offshore
Fishing the HOT SPOTS:
Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Monomoy & Cuttyhunk

Ananta Sport Fishing

Striped bass & bluefish

508-548-0019

Eastwind

Stripers, tuna, bluefish, shark 

508-420-3934

My Brother Charters

Stripers, tuna, bluefish, shark

774-836-7465

Lee-Marie Sportfishing

Striped bass, blues, bonito 

508-548-9498

Obsession Sportfishing

Striped bass & bluefish

508-457-0499

Patriot Too  

Flounder, seabass, scup, tautog, fluke

508-548-2626

The Predator

Inshore/offshore, bottom fishing

508-540-0877

Blue Fin2

Bass, blues, tuna, shark

508-457-9194

R & R Marine

 508-548-6976

Sea Fox Sportfishing

Blues & bass

508-540-3309

Boatyard Services

Edwards Boatyard, Inc.  1209 E. Falmouth Hwy. (Rt.28), E. Falmouth

508-548-2216

 508-548-3146 

Obsession Boat Sales and Marina  at Green Pond, 366 Menauhant Road, East Falmouth.

508-540-0877

Hiking, Nature Walks & Wildlife

Our suggestions:

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Hiking:
Beebe Woods 387 acres of marked trails with paths. Access at the top of Depot Ave.

Walking:
Shining Sea Bike Path: See biking. Newly Extended! This now 10.7 pathway of extraordinary beauty traverses through a natural setting of salt marsh, cranberry bogs, ponds and woodlands, to sandy shores and a busy working harbor. It's the only bikeway on Cape Cod that has a section along the seashore.

Picnicking:
Goodwill Park has a fresh water pond (Grew’s Pond) for swimming with life guard. 
Barbecue and picnic facilities/restrooms. Access from Gifford Street.

Nature Walks & Wildlife:

Ashumet Holly & Wildlife Sanctuary   45 acres, nature trails, guided nature walks, bird watching, spring seal cruises, summer and fall cruises to Cuttyhunk Island. East Falmouth off of Rt. 151.

508-563-6390

Spohr Gardens 7 acres. A once private garden now open to the public on Oyster Pond. Open all year round during daylight hours. Many identified specimen trees, flowers all season long but particularly outstanding in the spring for the daffodil display. Located at 45 Fells Road, Falmouth and can be reached from the Shining Sea Bike Path or the stop light on Woods Hole Road. Contact spohrgardens.org or call for more information.

508-548-0623

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve -2500 acres. Pine forest, salt marsh, special exhibits and programs. E. Falmouth off Rt 28.

508-457-0495

Falmouth Golf Courses

Ballymeade Country Club  125 Falmouth Woods Road off Rte.151 North Falmouth, 18 hole, par 72, pro shop, driving range, lessons, clubhouse.

508-540-4005

Cape Cod Country Club   48 Theater Drive, North Falmouth, 18 hole, par 71, lessons, restaurant.

508-563-9842

Falmouth Country Club   630 Carriage Shop Road, East Falmouth, 
18 hole, par 72, clubhouse.

508-548-3211

Paul Harney Golf Club 74 Club Valley Drive, E. Falmouth, 18 hole, par 59.

508-563-3454

Quashnet Valley Country Club  309 Old Barnstable Road, Mashpee, 18 hole, par 72, pro shop, lessons, driving range, restaurant

508-477-4412

Woodbriar Golf Club  339 Gifford Street, Falmouth, 9 hole, par 28, lessons, restaurant.

508-540-1600

Click here for additional information on Cape Cod golf courses...

Bowling

Leary Family Amusements - Town Hall Square, Falmouth.  Candlepin and Bumper bowling, video games, driving & redemption games.

508-540-4877

Art's Bike Shop  91 County Road, Cataumet

508-563-7379

Corner Cycle      115 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth

508-540-4195

Holiday Cycle     465 Grand Avenue, Falmouth Heights

508-540-3549

Horseback Riding

Haland Stable - Trail Rides, Horse Drawn Carriage Tours and lessons.
"We do Weddings and Special occasions"  Route 28A. West Falmouth

508-540-2552

Tennis

Blacksmith Shop Road - off route 28A West Falmouth

East Falmouth Elementary School - Davisville Road

Falmouth High School - Gifford St. (1/2 mile north of Brick Kiln Rd.)

Falmouth Sports Center -  33 Highfield Drive, Falmouth

508-548-7433

Lawrence School - Lakeview Avenue, Falmouth

Nye Park - North Falmouth

Watersports Rentals & Windsurfing Lessons

Cape Cod Watersports & Rentals  Windsurfing, kayaks, sailboat rentals, rides and lessons. At Old Silver Beach, 350 Quaker Road, N. Falmouth.

508-801-3329

Click here for interactive tide charts...

Whale Watching

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No! You don’t have to go to Provincetown to see whales!  Enjoy a wonderful cruise while spotting the great whales of the North Atlantic.  Cruises average 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Informative commentary by a naturalist.  Great thing to do rain or shine! Companies that guarantee sightings and are less than 45 minutes from Falmouth:

Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises Barnstable Harbor, Barnstable. 
The only mid-Cape whale watch and the Fastest Boat on Cape Cod.   
The only mid-Cape whale watch and the Fastest Boat on Cape Cod.

800-287-0374

Captain John Boats  Town Wharf, Plymouth /Whale Watching & Deep Sea Fishing  (see Day Tripping-Plymouth).

800-242-2469

Adopt A Whale -  The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society.  7 Nelson Street, Plymouth, MA  02360.   WDCS is the global voice for the protection of whales, dolphins and their environment.  We work to reduce and ultimately eliminate the threats to whales, dolphins and their habitats, while also striving to raise awareness of these remarkable animals and the need to protect them in their natural environment.  Protect all whales by adopting one! Receive a photo of your whale and a personalized adoption certificate. Call 1-888-MY-WHALE; 508-746-2522; or visit us on the web at www.wdcs.org North America. 

800-548-8704

Family Fun:

Leary Family Amusements - Town Hall Square, Falmouth.  Candlepin and Bumper bowling, video games, driving & redemption games. 

508-540-4877

Color Me Mine - a paint- your-own ceramics studio may be the fun
you're looking for. Rainy day or every day! 28A North Street, Mashpee Commons.

508-539-8500

Water Wizz -   Rts. 6 & 28, Wareham (near Buzzards Bay)  Water park with giant flumes....child safe.

508-295-3255

My Favorite Photo Spots

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Nobska Lighthouse, on Church Rd., Woods Hole - The subject of countless photographs with a spectacular view of Vineyard Sound and Martha’s Vineyard.

Ashumet Holly Reservation & Wildlife Sanctuary, off Route 151, East Falmouth.
see Hiking, Nature Walks, and Wildlife

Liberte, The Schooner - this magnificent three-masted sailboat
cruises the coastline: Falmouth Heights, Woods Hole and Vineyard Haven, historic homes and lighthouses.

508-548-2626

Shore Street and Surf Drive - anywhere along the way.

Falmouth Inner Harbor - both sides

Rt. 28A , West Falmouth

West Falmouth Harbor & Chapoquoit Beach.

Heritage Plantation, Sandwich. See Day Tripping.

The Gingerbread Cottages, Cottage City, Oak Buffs, Martha’s Vineyard

By Air

Cape Cod Soaring Soar in a sailplane over Cape Cod’s unique
beauty. A quiet, peaceful, & thrilling ride. Marstons Mills Airport,
Rt. 149 & Race Lane, Marstons Mills.

508-540-8081

Cape Cod Flying Circus  -  3-passenger sightseeing rides in a Bi-Plane. Chatham Airport, George Ryder Rd., Chatham, MA.

508-945-9000

By Sailboat

Liberté ~ The Schooner - Great way to view Falmouth from the sound on this 1750’s replica fishing schooner.

508-548-2626

Bay Lady II Two-hour sail around Long Point Light at the tip of the
Cape off of Provincetown. 584 Commercial Street, Provincetown.

508-487-9308

Nature Discoveries for the Family

Coonamessett Farm Visit with animals, pick vegetables, herbs, berries & flowers, eat homemade foods at the cafe, rent a canoe and row Coonamessett Pond. Browse farm stand, general store/gift shop.
277 Hatchville Rd, E. Falmouth.

508-563-2560

National Marine Fisheries Aquarium Albatross & Water Street, Woods Hole.  The oldest research aquarium in the country, Visitors can get behind the scenes and see how an aquarium works. "Touch" tanks are filled with starfish, crabs, lobsters and tautogs.

508-495-2001

National Marine Life Center, Inc. Main Street, P.O. Box 269, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-0269. For rehabilitation and release of stranded whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles, and advancement of  scientific knowledge and education in marine wildlife health and conservation.

508-743-9888

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 15 School Street, Woods Hole. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s Exhibit Center features displays and videos about the research projects and activities of the institution. Visitors learn about the Institution’s ships, underwater robotic vehicles, marine instruments, and oceanographic discoveries such as the RMS Titanic. A special at the center is a life-size model of the personnel sphere of Alvin, the Institution’s deep diving submersible.

508-289-2663

OceanQuest Marine Education, Woods Hole.  Kids participate in marine research aboard a converted 60’ fishing vessel. Hands on learning of basic oceanography. Kids haul aboard traps and learn about local marine life. Reservations.

800-376-2326

Adopt A Whale The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society.  7 Nelson Street, Plymouth, MA  02360.   WDCS is the global voice for the protection of whales, dolphins and their environment.  We work to reduce and ultimately eliminate the threats to whales, dolphins and their habitats, while also striving to raise awareness of these remarkable animals and the need to protect them in their natural environment.  Protect all whales by adopting one! Receive a photo of your whale and a personalized adoption certificate. Call 1-888-MY-WHALE; 508-746-2522; or visit us on the web at www.wdcs.org North America.

800-548-8704

Cape Cod Winery  681 Sandwich Road, Falmouth.  Visit Falmouth’s
own Vineyard and Winery. Open for wine sales and wine tastings May to October. Saturdays and Sundays 12 - 5pm.

508-457-5592

Antiques

Clipper Ship Antiques of Falmouth - 570 Teaticket Hwy, Teaticket

508-540-1738

Good & White -  635 West Falmouth Hwy, West Falmouth

508-548-2772

Jacqueline’s Gifts & Antiques  - 123 Palmer Ave, Falmouth

508-548-4648

Red Barn Antiques - 681 W. Falmouth Hwy, West Falmouth

508-548-4440

Village Barn Antique Coop  - 606 W. Falmouth Hwy, W. Falmouth

 508-540-3215

Art Galleries

Day Hill Fine Art - 53 Winslow Road, North Falmouth

508-564-4657

Cape Cod Photo Art by Robin Paris

Cape Gallery Framers - 245 Main Street, Falmouth Village

508-548-5271

Cataumet Art Center - 76 Scraggy Neck Road, Cataumet

508-563-5434

Downs Art Gallery  - 585 West Falmouth Hwy,  West Falmouth

508-548-5658

Falmouth Artist Guild, Inc. - 311 Rear Main Street,  Falmouth

508-540-3304

Falmouth Framing & Art - 311 Main Street, Falmouth Village

508-548-0424

Gallery 333 - 333 Old Main Street, West  Falmouth

508-564-4467

Great Expectations Studio & Gallery - 16 Portside Circle, E. Falmouth

508-540-1114

Nicki Garner Studio - 27 Davis Neck Road, East Falmouth

508-548-9235

Karen Rinaldo Gallery - 227 Clinton Avenue, Falmouth

508-540-6318

Kathy Sharp Frisbee Photography  photos of Falmouth, Cape Cod and the Islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

Local Colors - Water Street, Woods Hole

508-540-1185

Merletta Martin Online Gallery Original paintings & Limited Ed. prints

508-548-2135

Mimi's Art and Reflexology 95 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth.
Gallery, studio, classes, live performances.

508-LIVE ART
(548-3278)

Thomas J. O'Neill - 2 N. Market Street, Mashpee Commons

508-477-5600

Jan Collins Selman Fine Art - 317 Main Street, Falmouth

508-457-5533

Woods Hole Gallery  - 14 School Street, Woods Hole

508-548-7594

Woods Hole Handworks - 68 Water Street, Woods Hole

508-540-5291

Museums & Galleries

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Aptucxet Trading Post - Aptucxet Road, Bourne. The first commercial enterprise run by Pilgrims, featuring gardens, Grover Cleveland's railroad station and a windmill. Open 10 am to 5 pm.

508-759-9487

Cahoon Museum of American Art 4676 Falmouth Road, Cotuit.
1775 colonial farmhouse; marine paintings by Ralph & Martha Cahoon.

508-428-7581

Cape Cod Children’s Museum  577 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee. Exhibits include a 30 foot pirate ship climbing structure, medieval castle, inflatable planetarium, frozen shadows, and sand room.

508-539-8788

Falmouth Historical Society Museums and Colonial Garden  on the Village Green, Falmouth. The oldest historical society on Cape Cod.  Two historic houses, tours, lectures and events.

508-548-4857

Heritage Museums & Gardens - Pine and Grove Streets, Sandwich. Antique and classic cars, carousel, military and art museum, garden trails. 

508-888-3300

Historic Highfield Hall  56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth, MA. Open FREE to all visitors from April 1 to October 31 (Monday-Friday, 10 am-4 pm; Sunday 10 am-1 pm). In addition to touring the restored mansion, visitors are treated to at least one art exhibit at all times and, frequently there is a second exhibit in a smaller second floor gallery. Art, music, culinary, holiday and community programs and events year round.

508-495-1878

Katharine Lee Bates Birthplace  16 Main Street, Falmouth Village Green.  Homestead of author of "America The Beautiful".  Her former home is not open to the public; please visit the website above for information on her life and works.

Old Indian Meeting House   Rt. 28, Mashpee.  1684 church originally used for Indian worship.

508-477-0208

Click here to find out more information about the Wampanoag Indians

Woods Hole Historical Museum   Woods Hole Rd., Woods Hole.  Village model, c.1895; guided walking tours; small boat museum;
village archives.

508-548-7270

Theatre

Broadway productions, classics, musicals, drama, and light comedy

College Light Opera Co. - Highfield Theatre, Depot Ave, Falmouth

508-548-0668

Woods Hole Theatre Co.  - Water St, Woods Hole. Reservations only.

508-540-6525

Cape Cod Theatre Project  Call hotline for schedule & reservations.

508-457-4242

The Falmouth Theater Guild - Off Depot Avenue, Falmouth

508-548-0400

Bourne Family Summer Theater - Bourne

508-563-5162

Movies & Film

Falmouth Cinema Pub - IT'S BACK!!  Falmouth Mall, Falmouth.

508-495-0505

Nickelodeon - Route 151, North Falmouth.

508-563-6510

Mashpee 6 - 11 Steeple Street, Mashpee, Mashpee Commons.

508-477-7333

Woods Hole Film Festival - 11 Steeple Street, Mashpee, Mashpee Commons.

Click here to see the Latest Movie Schedules at various Cape Movie Theatres

Video Rentals

Blockbuster Video - 96 Davis Straits, Falmouth

508-457-4373

Video Paradise - 426 E. Falmouth Hwy. East Falmouth

508-457-1388

Libraries

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Falmouth Public Library - Main Street, Falmouth

508-457-2555

East Falmouth Branch -   310 East Falmouth Hwy, E. Falmouth

508-548-6340

North Falmouth Branch  -  Chester Street, North Falmouth

508-563-2922

West Falmouth -  575 West Falmouth Hwy., West Falmouth

508-548-4709

Woods Hole Library -  Woods Hole Rd., Woods Hole

508-548-8961

Book Stores

Booksmith Bookstore and Cafe -  Falmouth Plaza, Falmouth

508-540-6064

Eight Cousins Children’s Books -  189 Main Street, Falmouth Village

508-548-5548

The Inkwell Bookstore - 199 Main Street, Falmouth Village

508-540-0039

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