Guidebook for 31 Rocky Nook Beach House, Kingston, MA
Food Scene
The food around here rocks!
Crowd pleaser, super seafood, great for little ones/family, high quality, huge menu, nice staff, casual. They have a game room that kids love.
The Charlie Horse
99 Main StCrowd pleaser, super seafood, great for little ones/family, high quality, huge menu, nice staff, casual. They have a game room that kids love.
Upscale casual, never had a bad meal here. Super mussels, fish and chips, burgers, steaks. Fun outdoor patio bar and tables on the waterfront.
56 locals recommend
East Bay Grille
173 Water StUpscale casual, never had a bad meal here. Super mussels, fish and chips, burgers, steaks. Fun outdoor patio bar and tables on the waterfront.
Fish market and casual picnic-table space with superb seafood. Local favorite, fabulous quality, down to earth staff. Great take out fish and shellfish both cooked or to cook at home. Super chowder.
24 locals recommend
Wood's Seafood
15 Town WharfFish market and casual picnic-table space with superb seafood. Local favorite, fabulous quality, down to earth staff. Great take out fish and shellfish both cooked or to cook at home. Super chowder.
Inexpensive, yummy pizza, subs and salads. Very close to the house, family owned.
Kingston House of Pizza
11 Main StInexpensive, yummy pizza, subs and salads. Very close to the house, family owned.
Tsang's Cafe
45 Depot StBest Chinese Food in the area. A little pricey but worth it. Large portions.
Mind blowing pizza, cool atmosphere, noisy but in a good way. Don't miss the pepperoni with honey: to die for.
A3 Pizza-Pasta-Parm
65 Summer StMind blowing pizza, cool atmosphere, noisy but in a good way. Don't miss the pepperoni with honey: to die for.
Open only in the summer Memorial Day to Labor Day! Right on Duxbury Beach, quintessential New England seafood and burger joint. LOVE their fried clams! Don't miss it!
7 locals recommend
Blakeman's
260 Gurnet RdOpen only in the summer Memorial Day to Labor Day! Right on Duxbury Beach, quintessential New England seafood and burger joint. LOVE their fried clams! Don't miss it!
Right off Route 3 southbound, exit 9. Our FAVE for quality all round Mexican with a solid American flair. The service is very good and they really care about guests. Try their Burrito Supreme if you are really hungry!
Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant
145 Main StRight off Route 3 southbound, exit 9. Our FAVE for quality all round Mexican with a solid American flair. The service is very good and they really care about guests. Try their Burrito Supreme if you are really hungry!
Our favorite by far. Solid service, freshest produce, best meat cuts, excellent seafood, bread, bakery, ice cream choices; good prices. Here's a tip; great, cheap grab and go sushi, salads for the beach; good subs, pizzas.
12 locals recommend
Market Basket
1 Commerce WayOur favorite by far. Solid service, freshest produce, best meat cuts, excellent seafood, bread, bakery, ice cream choices; good prices. Here's a tip; great, cheap grab and go sushi, salads for the beach; good subs, pizzas.
Hands down BEST ice cream in the area. Don't miss it.
17 locals recommend
Farfar's Danish Ice Cream Shop
272 St George StHands down BEST ice cream in the area. Don't miss it.
Persy's Place Kingston
117 Main StSuper local breakfast joint with an insane menu. Go hungry.
If you make a stop over in Snug Harbor, Duxbury to stroll around the waterfront and marina, do NOT miss French Memories for the amazing pastries (my favorite is their almond croissant, but don't forget to grab a baguette to make sammies for the beach-yum).
23 locals recommend
French Memories
459 Washington StIf you make a stop over in Snug Harbor, Duxbury to stroll around the waterfront and marina, do NOT miss French Memories for the amazing pastries (my favorite is their almond croissant, but don't forget to grab a baguette to make sammies for the beach-yum).
Simply fabulous gourmet pizza, on the pricey side but worth it. In downtown local Duxbury Halls Corner where other fun shops and food are
8 locals recommend
Peel Pizza Company
19 Depot StSimply fabulous gourmet pizza, on the pricey side but worth it. In downtown local Duxbury Halls Corner where other fun shops and food are
Super Thai food; we love it. Try the red curry and green curry dishes. Be ready for traditional spicy sauces, but they will modify standard dishes for you. Nice friendly and efficient staff.
Bangkok Thai Cuisine
10 Court StreetSuper Thai food; we love it. Try the red curry and green curry dishes. Be ready for traditional spicy sauces, but they will modify standard dishes for you. Nice friendly and efficient staff.
Wow, what a breakfast place! Go hungry and get the Lumberjack. The muffin is complimentary.
7 locals recommend
The Blueberry Muffin Restaurant: Kingston MA
164 Summer StWow, what a breakfast place! Go hungry and get the Lumberjack. The muffin is complimentary.
Super authentic Brazilian steakhouse. Atmosphere is a little stark but food makes up for it. Yummy juicy meat, sweet and pleasant staff. Go hungry!
6 locals recommend
Rio Brazilian Steakhouse
318 Court StSuper authentic Brazilian steakhouse. Atmosphere is a little stark but food makes up for it. Yummy juicy meat, sweet and pleasant staff. Go hungry!
Reliable, fun place with large portioned comfort food (wings, fried, wraps, yummm); good staff, good drinks, good location
7 locals recommend
The Speedwell Tavern
47 Main StReliable, fun place with large portioned comfort food (wings, fried, wraps, yummm); good staff, good drinks, good location
Great seafood right on the harbor in Sandwich; nice sushi, fried and healthier fish dishes, raw bar, all American crowd pleasing cuisine. Go mid week to avoid weekend tourist traffic.
91 locals recommend
Fishermen's View Seafood Market & Restaurant
20 Freezer RdGreat seafood right on the harbor in Sandwich; nice sushi, fried and healthier fish dishes, raw bar, all American crowd pleasing cuisine. Go mid week to avoid weekend tourist traffic.
Ok so this place is definitely worth a visit, just for the view of our lovely Duxbury Harbor. There is a food truck with tacos and dogs up on the entry level and you park and walk down to the waterfront truck to get oysters, drinks and other yummies. This is Duxbury Harbor eccelctic. There are multiple buildings all being used to harvest oysters so call ahead and book a tour of the "farm"
6 locals recommend
The Raw Bar at Island Creek Oyster Farm
403-7 Washington StOk so this place is definitely worth a visit, just for the view of our lovely Duxbury Harbor. There is a food truck with tacos and dogs up on the entry level and you park and walk down to the waterfront truck to get oysters, drinks and other yummies. This is Duxbury Harbor eccelctic. There are multiple buildings all being used to harvest oysters so call ahead and book a tour of the "farm"
Fab marina view with upper deck overlooking plymouth harbor and The Mayflower II! Good raw bar, great smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork, etc. really good clam chowder and salads. Try the Power Bowl!
10 locals recommend
Surfside Smokehouse
14 Union StFab marina view with upper deck overlooking plymouth harbor and The Mayflower II! Good raw bar, great smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork, etc. really good clam chowder and salads. Try the Power Bowl!
Great location, popular and busy. Book online in advance through Open Table
14 locals recommend
Tavern on the Wharf
6 Town WharfGreat location, popular and busy. Book online in advance through Open Table
All my guests that have gone here love it! In the heart of the waterfront Plymouth wharf area; go early and walk around. Save room for desert at Cupcake Charlies nearby.
17 locals recommend
The Blue-Eyed Crab Caribbean Grill & Rum Bar
170 Water StAll my guests that have gone here love it! In the heart of the waterfront Plymouth wharf area; go early and walk around. Save room for desert at Cupcake Charlies nearby.
La Bamba Tacos & Tequila
Parks & Nature
You are in America's Hometown neighborhood! Get out and see some history!
Whale watching is a must do in Plymouth with Captain John's. Pick a good weather day (low wind and waves, no heavy fog or rain)
54 locals recommend
Captain John Boats
10 Town WharfWhale watching is a must do in Plymouth with Captain John's. Pick a good weather day (low wind and waves, no heavy fog or rain)
One of the most beautiful beaches in the area. Off season, no need to have a resident sticker (after Columbus Day) so you can drive through beautiful Powder Point and over the historic wooden bridge to the 7 mile long beach. Go at low tide and wear your weather resistant shoes or flip flops.
26 locals recommend
Duxbury Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in the area. Off season, no need to have a resident sticker (after Columbus Day) so you can drive through beautiful Powder Point and over the historic wooden bridge to the 7 mile long beach. Go at low tide and wear your weather resistant shoes or flip flops.
Public, paid parking, beautiful, great at low tide. If its high tide, it's too crowded, as the sand disappears! Stay home at Rocky Nook Beach at high tide!
13 locals recommend
Plymouth Beach
Public, paid parking, beautiful, great at low tide. If its high tide, it's too crowded, as the sand disappears! Stay home at Rocky Nook Beach at high tide!
Myles Standish Park is a fun walk and National Park attraction. Nearby historic tourist attractions are The John Alden House, The King Caesar House, The Bradford House, Myles Standish Gravesite and others.
8 locals recommend
Duxbury
Myles Standish Park is a fun walk and National Park attraction. Nearby historic tourist attractions are The John Alden House, The King Caesar House, The Bradford House, Myles Standish Gravesite and others.
National State Park. Great little walk up on a paved road to a gorgeous panoramic views of Duxbury Plymouth Bay. It is open on weekends in the summer and fall to climb up to the top! See if you can see Provincetown on a clear day!
11 locals recommend
Myles Standish Monument State Reservation
Crescent StreetNational State Park. Great little walk up on a paved road to a gorgeous panoramic views of Duxbury Plymouth Bay. It is open on weekends in the summer and fall to climb up to the top! See if you can see Provincetown on a clear day!
Lovely locals-only park 1/2 mile from our house. Beach, tennis court, basket ball court, playground, snack bar. Easy walk or bike; Residents parking only, but you can bring your rental contract to town hall and get a sticker for $15 for the week ( or walk or bike in)
Grays Beach Park
Grays Beach RoadLovely locals-only park 1/2 mile from our house. Beach, tennis court, basket ball court, playground, snack bar. Easy walk or bike; Residents parking only, but you can bring your rental contract to town hall and get a sticker for $15 for the week ( or walk or bike in)
OMG what a beach. Gorgeous endless piece of our National Seashore! It is a 60-90 minute drive from my house (choose the time you leave and return wisely around tourist traffic-go mid week maybe). They have a wonderful parking area and you jump in a nice shuttle to the beach with friendly park ranger-drivers (free for active duty military, discounts for others). Full services with clean bathrooms and showers. This is also a great place to bike so you can park and bike on the paths to the beach. They had some renovation going on at the Coast guard building in 2022 but I think it's done, it did not impact the beach experience. Try to go at low tide, as there are shallow pools of water washing in and out. Note: White sharks feed on seals and their babies at this beach so you will see seals for sure, especially at mid tide; heed lifeguard warnings about sharks in shallow water. You are not on their menu, but people have been injured/bitten if they swim too close to seals.
67 locals recommend
Coast Guard Beach
2 Ocean View DrOMG what a beach. Gorgeous endless piece of our National Seashore! It is a 60-90 minute drive from my house (choose the time you leave and return wisely around tourist traffic-go mid week maybe). They have a wonderful parking area and you jump in a nice shuttle to the beach with friendly park ranger-drivers (free for active duty military, discounts for others). Full services with clean bathrooms and showers. This is also a great place to bike so you can park and bike on the paths to the beach. They had some renovation going on at the Coast guard building in 2022 but I think it's done, it did not impact the beach experience. Try to go at low tide, as there are shallow pools of water washing in and out. Note: White sharks feed on seals and their babies at this beach so you will see seals for sure, especially at mid tide; heed lifeguard warnings about sharks in shallow water. You are not on their menu, but people have been injured/bitten if they swim too close to seals.
Great free beach with a playground, picnic area; easy to get to in Barnstable/Hyannis nearby lots of restaurants. JFK memorial nearby; watch the ferries and sailboats come in. Less than an hour from my house.
25 locals recommend
Veterans Park Beach
Ocean StGreat free beach with a playground, picnic area; easy to get to in Barnstable/Hyannis nearby lots of restaurants. JFK memorial nearby; watch the ferries and sailboats come in. Less than an hour from my house.
Getting Around
Minutes from the house is the Commuter rail train to Boston. Don't drive to Boston-our traffic is terrible.
11 locals recommend
Kingston MBTA Commuter Rail
134 Marion DrMinutes from the house is the Commuter rail train to Boston. Don't drive to Boston-our traffic is terrible.
Hertz
113 Sandwich StClose to house. Call Enterprise nearby if Hertz cars are n/a.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8 N Park AveAwesome service, nice staff, decent cars.
Arts & Culture
Museums and historical sites
Stroll down the Plymouth Waterfront near the Mayflower II ship, where there are many shops and museums, ice cream, restaurants, souvenirs, everything. The rock is surrounded by a pillared monument and everyone laughs when they see it-it's not that exciting, but the location is beautiful.
70 locals recommend
Plymouth Rock
79 Water StStroll down the Plymouth Waterfront near the Mayflower II ship, where there are many shops and museums, ice cream, restaurants, souvenirs, everything. The rock is surrounded by a pillared monument and everyone laughs when they see it-it's not that exciting, but the location is beautiful.
Call ahead! They were closed during Covid for renovations. “A regional arts center that houses the impressive collection of the Carl A. Weyerhaeuser family. Situated on over 13 acres of woodland and open fields, the handicapped accessible museum opened in 1971.
Address: 189 Alden St, Duxbury, MA 02332
10 locals recommend
Art Complex Museum
189 Alden StCall ahead! They were closed during Covid for renovations. “A regional arts center that houses the impressive collection of the Carl A. Weyerhaeuser family. Situated on over 13 acres of woodland and open fields, the handicapped accessible museum opened in 1971.
Address: 189 Alden St, Duxbury, MA 02332
The Pilgrim Hall Museum at 75 Court Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts is the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation, having opened in 1824.
21 locals recommend
Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court StThe Pilgrim Hall Museum at 75 Court Street in Plymouth, Massachusetts is the oldest public museum in the United States in continuous operation, having opened in 1824.
The John and Priscilla Alden Family Sites is a National Historic Landmark consisting of two separate properties in Duxbury, one (the museum/house) is on Alden Sweet, and one is off of Standish Shore, the latter is just a homestead marker, but a lovely view of the bay.
6 locals recommend
Alden House Museum
105 Alden StThe John and Priscilla Alden Family Sites is a National Historic Landmark consisting of two separate properties in Duxbury, one (the museum/house) is on Alden Sweet, and one is off of Standish Shore, the latter is just a homestead marker, but a lovely view of the bay.
The King Caesar House is a historic house located at 120 King Caesar Road, Duxbury, Massachusetts. It is operated as a non-profit museum by the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society. The Federal style house, completed in 1809, was built for Ezra Weston II and his wife, Jerusha Bradford Weston. Don't miss it just for the drive around Powder Point!
King Caesar House
120 King Caesar RdThe King Caesar House is a historic house located at 120 King Caesar Road, Duxbury, Massachusetts. It is operated as a non-profit museum by the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society. The Federal style house, completed in 1809, was built for Ezra Weston II and his wife, Jerusha Bradford Weston. Don't miss it just for the drive around Powder Point!
Mayflower Society House and Library
4 Winslow StFun historic stop
Fun and relaxing for entire family with playgrounds, a cool antique car museum, extensive gardens to browse. Easy drive to Sandwich (work around Cape tourist travel times though!)
170 locals recommend
Heritage Museums & Gardens
67 Grove StFun and relaxing for entire family with playgrounds, a cool antique car museum, extensive gardens to browse. Easy drive to Sandwich (work around Cape tourist travel times though!)
Coast Guard Heritage Museum
3353 Main StHistory buff visit. Easy to access from our house
Off the beaten path. Very cool museum about south shore history of Seaweed Harvesting (Mossing). Scituate is a lesser visited but lovely town with good food, 4 beaches and a lighthouse.
7 locals recommend
Maritime and Mossing Museum
301 DriftwayOff the beaten path. Very cool museum about south shore history of Seaweed Harvesting (Mossing). Scituate is a lesser visited but lovely town with good food, 4 beaches and a lighthouse.
Plimoth Plantation Waterfront Exhibit
Water StreetDon't miss it!
Shopping
Walmart has everything. Situated in an open concept mall (Colony Place) with tons of restaurants, clothing stores, ice cream, shoes, furniture, technology, bedding store, pet store, etc.
10 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
300 Colony PlWalmart has everything. Situated in an open concept mall (Colony Place) with tons of restaurants, clothing stores, ice cream, shoes, furniture, technology, bedding store, pet store, etc.
Our personal favorite, high quality, excellent meats and seafood, well priced, really nice staff. There is one in Plymouth and one north off Rte 3 in Hanover.
12 locals recommend
Market Basket
1 Commerce WayOur personal favorite, high quality, excellent meats and seafood, well priced, really nice staff. There is one in Plymouth and one north off Rte 3 in Hanover.
Everything outdoor upscale mall a shopper can want: William Sonoma, Legal Seafood, Crate and Barrel, Apple Store, Gap, Whole Foods, Panera, you name it.
Derby Street Shops
92-98 Derby StreetEverything outdoor upscale mall a shopper can want: William Sonoma, Legal Seafood, Crate and Barrel, Apple Store, Gap, Whole Foods, Panera, you name it.
Everything you need and then some. Super Walmart, Restaurants, clothing, food shopping, Electronics, you name it.
13 locals recommend
Colony Place
140 Colony PlEverything you need and then some. Super Walmart, Restaurants, clothing, food shopping, Electronics, you name it.
Entertainment & Activities
Largest and best; very close to house. They closed due to Covid-19 but reopened recently. Check listings online.
9 locals recommend
Regal Independence Mall & RPX
101 Kingston Collection WayLargest and best; very close to house. They closed due to Covid-19 but reopened recently. Check listings online.
Check out whats happening here online while you are in town: from boxing to classical music to rock concerts!
12 locals recommend
Plymouth Memorial Hall
83 Court StCheck out whats happening here online while you are in town: from boxing to classical music to rock concerts!
Coronavirus silver lining! A drive in movie theater! Check the listings for movies/concerts. The food is yucky so bring your own or pick up something on the way. $30 per car, so pack the kids and go!
Marshfield drive in
Coronavirus silver lining! A drive in movie theater! Check the listings for movies/concerts. The food is yucky so bring your own or pick up something on the way. $30 per car, so pack the kids and go!
Essentials
Close by house, in a mini mall. Not as good as Market Basket and a little more pricey.
12 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
127 Samoset StClose by house, in a mini mall. Not as good as Market Basket and a little more pricey.
Market Basket
1 Commerce WayOur favorite. Hands down.