Local Recommendations
Coffee & Breakfast
Rosewater Market (Edgartown): Great breakfast, coffee, and baked goods. Also have lunch! Behind the Bookstore (Edgartown): Delicious coffee and a pleasant outdoor seating area, with free wifi Espresso Love (Edgartown): Easy, casual stop for coffee, as well as salads and sandwiches ArtCliff Diner (Vineyard Haven): An MV breakfast classic!
Lunch & Dinner
Taco MV (Edgartown): Super casual spot for tacos and margaritas 7a Foods (West Tisbury): Home of the world's best sandwich – the asparagus melt <3 Quarterdeck Restaurant (Edgartown): Fried clams. Need we say more? Menemsha Fish Market (Menemsha): Fresh lobster and other amazing seafood. Larsen's next door is also good. Take your meal to go and eat on the beach! Afterwards, walk down to Menemsha Galley for a soft-serve
Markets & More
Morning Glory Farm (Edgartown): Fantastic farm market with fresh produce, baked goods, coffee, and prepared foods Katama General Store (Edgartown): A great place to stock up on snacks for a day on South Beach! Grey Barn and Farm (Chilmark): Their cheese is not to be missed! Chilmark Store (Chilmark): Grab a slice of pizza and a rocking chair on the porch
Sweets
Ice Cream and Candy Bazaar (Edgartown): Delicious ice cream – we'd recommend coffee oreo or campfire s'mores Menemsha Galley (Menemsha): Classic spot for soft-serve, right on the water. Grab dessert here after enjoying a meal at Menemsha Fish Market or Larsen's
Hit the Beach
South Beach (Edgartown): On the Atlantic, with bigger waves. Lots of parking on-site, and also accessible by bus from downtown Edgartown (route #8) or bike. Grab a sandwich at the Katama General Store before heading over for the afternoon State Beach (Edgartown/Oak Bluffs): On the Nantucket Sound, State Beach is calmer and great for swimming. Parking available along the beach, or you can take the bus (route #13) Fuller Street Beach (Edgartown): Walkable from downtown Edgartown, Fuller Street beach is the calmest option, with very shallow water. Walk all the way down to the end to see the Edgartown Lighthouse
Go for a Walk or Hike
Sheriff's Meadow (Edgartown): A leisurely stroll with views of Edgartown's outer harbor (https://sheriffsmeadow.org/property/sheriffs-meadow-sanctuary/) Menemsha Hills (Chilmark): Zoe's favorite hike, with majestic ocean views. Recommended to arrive early, as the parking lot can fill up (https://thetrustees.org/place/menemsha-hills/) Cedar Tree Neck (West Tisbury): Involves driving on a narrow dirt road, but 100% worth it, this is Sam's favorite hike (https://sheriffsmeadow.org/property/cedar-tree-neck-sanctuary/) Wakosim's Rock (West Tisbury): Lovely walk that doubles as an MV history lesson (https://www.mvlandbank.com/properties/waskosims-rock-reservation) Middle Road (Chilmark): If you'd prefer a scenic drive, this is for you! During Covid, we drove down this road countless times, even making friends with the beautiful cattle at Brookside Farm. You can also stop for a walk at Middle Road Sanctuary (https://sheriffsmeadow.org/property/middle-road-sanctuary/)
Other Activities
West Tisbury Farmer's Market (West Tisbury): A huge array of vendors and small businesses selling produce, flowers, prepared foods, desserts, and more. A great way to start the day! Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9am-12pm (https://www.wtfmarket.org/) Vineyard Artisans Festivals (West Tisbury): Weekly festival featuring local artists. Sundays 10am-12pm at the Grange Hall (https://vineyardartisans.com/) Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association (Oak Bluffs): Explore a neighborhood of colorful Victorian cottages, a relic of a 19th century Methodist community that used to meet on the Island (https://maps.app.goo.gl/n6SQwXRfof6Zf4M78) Martha's Vineyard Museum (Tisbury): Lovely museum exploring history and art from the island (https://mvmuseum.org/)