East Chop Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
A charming Oak Bluffs park surrounded by Victorian mansions and gingerbread houses. The park features a bandstand which holds weekly band concerts during the summer.
7 locals recommend
Ocean Park
2 Seaview AveA charming Oak Bluffs park surrounded by Victorian mansions and gingerbread houses. The park features a bandstand which holds weekly band concerts during the summer.
Experience the drama of a rocky shoreline and scenic vistas across Vineyard Sound to the Elizabeth Islands from the second-highest point on the island. *this is not a beach for swimming
8 locals recommend
Menemsha Hills Reservation Beach
Experience the drama of a rocky shoreline and scenic vistas across Vineyard Sound to the Elizabeth Islands from the second-highest point on the island. *this is not a beach for swimming
This town-owned dock off Edgartown's Water Street, adjacent to the Chappaquiddick ferry dock, offers a commanding view of Edgartown Harbor from its walk-up deck.
*check the towns website for live-music schedule (I.e. dock dance band)
Edgartown Memorial Wharf
50 Dock StThis town-owned dock off Edgartown's Water Street, adjacent to the Chappaquiddick ferry dock, offers a commanding view of Edgartown Harbor from its walk-up deck.
*check the towns website for live-music schedule (I.e. dock dance band)
Nestled on the island outpost of Chappaquiddick, Mytoi (pronounced “my toy”) is an intimate Japanese-style garden flourishing with both native flora and exotic plants, offering visitors a destination for quiet contemplation. Sheltered by a lovely pine grove, the preserve includes a small pond and island—habitat for turtles, frogs, and goldfish—non-native and native flowers and plants, and a trail leading toward Poucha Pond and the salt marsh.
24 locals recommend
Mytoi Japanese Garden
41 Dike RdNestled on the island outpost of Chappaquiddick, Mytoi (pronounced “my toy”) is an intimate Japanese-style garden flourishing with both native flora and exotic plants, offering visitors a destination for quiet contemplation. Sheltered by a lovely pine grove, the preserve includes a small pond and island—habitat for turtles, frogs, and goldfish—non-native and native flowers and plants, and a trail leading toward Poucha Pond and the salt marsh.
Gay Head Light is a historic lighthouse located on Martha's Vineyard westernmost point off of Lighthouse Road in Aquinnah, Massachusetts.
49 locals recommend
Gay Head Lighthouse
15 Aquinnah CirGay Head Light is a historic lighthouse located on Martha's Vineyard westernmost point off of Lighthouse Road in Aquinnah, Massachusetts.
Sheriff’s Meadow Sanctuary
Sunset drinks
Go here at sunset. Get in line for a dirty banana from Donovan- he makes them the best-and enjoy it while sitting at a picnic table on the water.
Nancy's Restaurant
29 Lake AveDirty Banana
Food scene
Open waterfront dining providing seafood dishes & burgers along with a raw bar & creative cocktails!
52 locals recommend
Lookout Tavern
8 Seaview AveOpen waterfront dining providing seafood dishes & burgers along with a raw bar & creative cocktails!
Swing in for cold refreshments and beach provisions or hang out with live music, lawn games , inspired cocktails and a tasty bite to eat.
20 locals recommend
Nomans
15 Island Inn RdSwing in for cold refreshments and beach provisions or hang out with live music, lawn games , inspired cocktails and a tasty bite to eat.
Lively, brick-accented restaurant offering a seafood-focused menu & live music on a seasonal basis.
51 locals recommend
The Port Hunter
55 Main StLively, brick-accented restaurant offering a seafood-focused menu & live music on a seasonal basis.
7aFoods
1045 State RdBest breakfast sandwich on the island hands down
Island made confections, antiques, vintage jewelry, and an enchanting experience! Our favorites: almond butter crunch bark, ‘Stoner Food’, and chocolate covered Cape Cod cranberries
New Moon Magick - Enchanted Chocolates
4 Chapman AveIsland made confections, antiques, vintage jewelry, and an enchanting experience! Our favorites: almond butter crunch bark, ‘Stoner Food’, and chocolate covered Cape Cod cranberries
Fresh, tasty, Mexican cuisine on Circuit ave in Oak Bluffs. Get you're meat, or meatless options with or without Gluten! Roof deck seating available
Dos Mas
50 Circuit AveFresh, tasty, Mexican cuisine on Circuit ave in Oak Bluffs. Get you're meat, or meatless options with or without Gluten! Roof deck seating available
Fresh baked goods & prepared foods made in house to specialty homewares & hostess gifts from the island and beyond.
18 locals recommend
Rosewater Market
20 S Summer StFresh baked goods & prepared foods made in house to specialty homewares & hostess gifts from the island and beyond.
Locals this elegant bakery's speakeasylike Back Door Donuts at night for just-baked pastries. Pro tip: get the HOT apple fritter
37 locals recommend
Back Door Donuts
1-11 Kennebec Ave
Locals this elegant bakery's speakeasylike Back Door Donuts at night for just-baked pastries. Pro tip: get the HOT apple fritter
Year-round market & cafe offering all-day breakfast, salads, lobster rolls & other sandwiches
41 locals recommend
Waterside Market
82 Main StYear-round market & cafe offering all-day breakfast, salads, lobster rolls & other sandwiches
TigerHawk Sandwich Co.
12 Circuit AvenueChef-driven sandwich shop
Alchemy Restaurant
71 Main StThe Sweet Life Café
63 Circuit Ave
Mo's Lunch
137 Vineyard AvenueBlack Sheep
17 Airport RoadMorning Glory Farm
120 Meshacket RoadWinston’s Kitchen
Beaches
This 2-mi. stretch of sandy beach & shallow water was a main shooting location in the film "Jaws."
43 locals recommend
Joseph Sylvia State Beach
267-125 Seaview AvenueThis 2-mi. stretch of sandy beach & shallow water was a main shooting location in the film "Jaws."
Walk a stunning piece of Martha’s Vineyard’s northwest coast beneath the Gay Head Cliffs on the shores of Moshup Beach, also known as Aquinnah Public Beach. Surrounded by the sound of crashing waves, you’ll find a perfect summer beach day or ample year-round exploration on this secluded coast, jointly protected by the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank Commission and the town of Aquinnah.
Paid parking available
Moshup Beach (public)
71 Moshup TrailWalk a stunning piece of Martha’s Vineyard’s northwest coast beneath the Gay Head Cliffs on the shores of Moshup Beach, also known as Aquinnah Public Beach. Surrounded by the sound of crashing waves, you’ll find a perfect summer beach day or ample year-round exploration on this secluded coast, jointly protected by the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank Commission and the town of Aquinnah.
Paid parking available
This beach is members only- but there is a public beach directly to the right of it, known as ‘Marinelli Beach’. This beach is 1/2 mile from the cottage and only a 15 minute walk! Bring your beach chairs and a cooler of drinks and watch the ferry come in to the nearby Oak Bluffs dock!
Marinelli Beach is a tiny bit of beach that you can access via a foot-path that cuts through the East Chop Beach Club. Also called Jetties Beach, it’s owned by the Town of Oak Bluffs. It’s an ideal place to bring children: if the surf is rough on the Vineyard Sound side, walk along the shore to the Oak Bluffs Harbor side, where kids can puddle around in little tide pools and might collect some jelly fish. It’s also a great spot to watch boats come and go. The Steamship Authority Ferry will pass from its pier just East of the beach on its way to Woods Hole, and the harbor itself is busy with the traffic of the Island Queen to Falmouth, the Fast Ferry to Providence, and the Hyline boats to Nantucket and Hyannis, along with speedboats and sailboats.
East Chop Beach Club
75 E Chop DrThis beach is members only- but there is a public beach directly to the right of it, known as ‘Marinelli Beach’. This beach is 1/2 mile from the cottage and only a 15 minute walk! Bring your beach chairs and a cooler of drinks and watch the ferry come in to the nearby Oak Bluffs dock!
Marinelli Beach is a tiny bit of beach that you can access via a foot-path that cuts through the East Chop Beach Club. Also called Jetties Beach, it’s owned by the Town of Oak Bluffs. It’s an ideal place to bring children: if the surf is rough on the Vineyard Sound side, walk along the shore to the Oak Bluffs Harbor side, where kids can puddle around in little tide pools and might collect some jelly fish. It’s also a great spot to watch boats come and go. The Steamship Authority Ferry will pass from its pier just East of the beach on its way to Woods Hole, and the harbor itself is busy with the traffic of the Island Queen to Falmouth, the Fast Ferry to Providence, and the Hyline boats to Nantucket and Hyannis, along with speedboats and sailboats.
Rentals, etc
Located on Martha's Vineyard, in the town of Oak Bluffs, Anderson's Bike Rentals has offered quality bicycles for low prices since 1971.
9 locals recommend
Anderson's Bike Rentals (open May thru October)
23 Circuit Avenue ExtensionLocated on Martha's Vineyard, in the town of Oak Bluffs, Anderson's Bike Rentals has offered quality bicycles for low prices since 1971.
"Island Spirit Kayak is a mobile operation located on the barrier beach between Sengekontacket Pond’s 745 acres of rich wildlife paddling and The Nantucket Sound’s calm waters, beaches and the famous Jaws/Jumping Bridge! We are only 1 mile from Oak Bluffs town and are easily accessible by bike, bus, walking paths and a public parking area on location. Our launch is the perfect location to explore the island’s rich wildlife; shellfish beds, Osprey and small islands within the pond, or you can paddle under the bridge to the ocean for the calm North shore waters, sandy public beaches and inland harbors."
14 locals recommend
Island Spirit Kayak
Edgartown Oak Bluffs Road"Island Spirit Kayak is a mobile operation located on the barrier beach between Sengekontacket Pond’s 745 acres of rich wildlife paddling and The Nantucket Sound’s calm waters, beaches and the famous Jaws/Jumping Bridge! We are only 1 mile from Oak Bluffs town and are easily accessible by bike, bus, walking paths and a public parking area on location. Our launch is the perfect location to explore the island’s rich wildlife; shellfish beds, Osprey and small islands within the pond, or you can paddle under the bridge to the ocean for the calm North shore waters, sandy public beaches and inland harbors."
Budget Car Rental
9 Oak Bluffs AveAll Star Martha's Vineyard Bike Rentals
5 Oak Bluffs AveBars, live music
Humble publike venue with bar & pool tables hosts musicians nightly in season & weekends off season.
Atlantic
2 Main St
The Ritz Cafe
4 Circuit AveTransportation to/from the island
Steamship Authority
222 Palmer AveIsland Queen
75 Falmouth Heights RdFalmouth to Oak Bluffs
Hy-Line Cruises
Routes from Hyannis, Nantucket, MV
Patriot Party Boats
227 Clinton AveTransport from Falmouth into Oak Bluffs
Falmouth Edgartown Ferry
278 Scranton AveTransport from Falmouth to Edgartown