Guidebook for Falmouth
Parks & Nature
The Knob offers beautiful ocean & sunset views down a short hiking path. Worth the hike!
95 locals recommend
The Knob
The Knob offers beautiful ocean & sunset views down a short hiking path. Worth the hike!
Curling nearly 11 miles past woodlands, marshes, salt ponds and seascape, the Shining Sea Bikeway is the only bikeway on Cape Cod to skirt the shore. The paved trail extends from County Route 151 in Falmouth to Wood's Hole, a historical seaside fishing village and home to an internationally known scientific community. You'll experience beautiful views of the Vineyard Sound & gorgeous flowers as you make your way to Woods Hole's adorable main street with shops and small cafes & restaurants. A "must do" for outdoor enthusiasts.
30 locals recommend
Shining Sea Bikeway
Shining Sea BikewayCurling nearly 11 miles past woodlands, marshes, salt ponds and seascape, the Shining Sea Bikeway is the only bikeway on Cape Cod to skirt the shore. The paved trail extends from County Route 151 in Falmouth to Wood's Hole, a historical seaside fishing village and home to an internationally known scientific community. You'll experience beautiful views of the Vineyard Sound & gorgeous flowers as you make your way to Woods Hole's adorable main street with shops and small cafes & restaurants. A "must do" for outdoor enthusiasts.
A favorite beach in Falmouth. Great for kids and has a small beach cafe with hot food, snacks & drinks. Also sells ice cream & Italian ice. Gets very busy on weekends so go early! Visitor parking available for $20/day.
42 locals recommend
Old Silver Beach
296 Quaker RdA favorite beach in Falmouth. Great for kids and has a small beach cafe with hot food, snacks & drinks. Also sells ice cream & Italian ice. Gets very busy on weekends so go early! Visitor parking available for $20/day.
Close to Great Harbors (approx. 2 mi.) with meter parking available for visitor parking but fills up fast. Has a small beach cafe with shaved ice, hot dogs & other beachy snacks. The British Beer Garden is right across the street if you'd like to order take out pizza on the beach!
34 locals recommend
Falmouth Heights Beach
Close to Great Harbors (approx. 2 mi.) with meter parking available for visitor parking but fills up fast. Has a small beach cafe with shaved ice, hot dogs & other beachy snacks. The British Beer Garden is right across the street if you'd like to order take out pizza on the beach!
Chappaquoit Beach
Chapoquoit RdSmall but great beach for kids!
Beebe Woods hosts an extensive network of walking trails that cover miles of varied terrain, exploring wooded ridges and steep-sided hollows, and encircle the picturesque pond know as the “Punch Bowl” that lies within the Woods. There is a rope swing a Punch Bowl that's a fun family area just a short hike in.
37 locals recommend
Beebe Woods
56 Highfield DrBeebe Woods hosts an extensive network of walking trails that cover miles of varied terrain, exploring wooded ridges and steep-sided hollows, and encircle the picturesque pond know as the “Punch Bowl” that lies within the Woods. There is a rope swing a Punch Bowl that's a fun family area just a short hike in.
Arts & Culture
Woods Hole
Food Scene
The Boathouse offers traditional Cape Cod seafood right on Falmouth Harbor. With a beautiful, large back deck you can watch the boats go by as you enjoy the sun and delicious lunch or dinner. It's also great for weekend live music & late night entertainment.
24 locals recommend
The Boathouse at Pier 37
88 Scranton AveThe Boathouse offers traditional Cape Cod seafood right on Falmouth Harbor. With a beautiful, large back deck you can watch the boats go by as you enjoy the sun and delicious lunch or dinner. It's also great for weekend live music & late night entertainment.
Upscale drinks or dinner restaurant located right on Falmouth's Main St. La Cucina offers delicious rustic Italian dishes with a robust wine selection.
37 locals recommend
La Cucina Sul Mare
237 Main StUpscale drinks or dinner restaurant located right on Falmouth's Main St. La Cucina offers delicious rustic Italian dishes with a robust wine selection.
Great Mexican restaurant on Main Street. Outdoor dining available and fantastic margarita selection.
157 locals recommend
Anejo Mexican Bistro
188 Main StGreat Mexican restaurant on Main Street. Outdoor dining available and fantastic margarita selection.
Upscale Italian food in a quaint, quiet end of Main Street. Very small restaurant. Reservations recommended.
32 locals recommend
Osteria La Civetta
133 Main StUpscale Italian food in a quaint, quiet end of Main Street. Very small restaurant. Reservations recommended.
Rustic, no frills take out establishment offering a variety of authentic fried seafood. Arguably the best in Falmouth. Located at the mouth of Falmouth harbor with outdoor picnic tables available boasting gorgeous views of Vineyard Sound.
19 locals recommend
Jim's Clam Shack
227 Clinton AvenueRustic, no frills take out establishment offering a variety of authentic fried seafood. Arguably the best in Falmouth. Located at the mouth of Falmouth harbor with outdoor picnic tables available boasting gorgeous views of Vineyard Sound.
Moderately priced, shore-fare in an upscale environment that's good for families. Located right on Falmouth Harbor with outdoor dining and ample parking.
50 locals recommend
Flying Bridge Restaurant
220 Scranton AveModerately priced, shore-fare in an upscale environment that's good for families. Located right on Falmouth Harbor with outdoor dining and ample parking.
Essentials
Walmart
137 Teaticket HwyStop & Shop
20 Teaticket HwyRoche Bros. Mashpee
11 Commercial StKappy's Fine Wine & Spirits
21 Spring Bars RdRite Aid
520 Main StPick up your weekly rental beach sticker here! Also, a great small beach for young children with a protected natural wading pool
25 locals recommend
Surf Drive Beach
Pick up your weekly rental beach sticker here! Also, a great small beach for young children with a protected natural wading pool
Shopping
Great for finding authentic Cape Cod decor at a low price. Beach essentials can be found here.
9 locals recommend
Christmas Tree Shops andThat!
28 Davis StraitsGreat for finding authentic Cape Cod decor at a low price. Beach essentials can be found here.
Falmouth Village is a Cape Cod treasure of shopping, dining, playing and staying. Stroll Falmouth Village’s tree-lined Main Street and you’ll find locally-owned shops filled with unique gifts, apparel, artworks, books and more. From day spas to night life, Falmouth Village’s little corner of Cape Cod offers enough fun to keep you smiling and enough relaxation to feel rested after your stay.
21 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetFalmouth Village is a Cape Cod treasure of shopping, dining, playing and staying. Stroll Falmouth Village’s tree-lined Main Street and you’ll find locally-owned shops filled with unique gifts, apparel, artworks, books and more. From day spas to night life, Falmouth Village’s little corner of Cape Cod offers enough fun to keep you smiling and enough relaxation to feel rested after your stay.
Mashpee Commons is a large outdoor shopping and restaurant plaza complete with movie theater & specialty grocery store. Stores include, Talbots, In The Pink, Sunglass Hut, Gap, White House/Black Market, Vineyard Vines, The Black Dog and more.
253 locals recommend
Mashpee Commons
22 Steeple StMashpee Commons is a large outdoor shopping and restaurant plaza complete with movie theater & specialty grocery store. Stores include, Talbots, In The Pink, Sunglass Hut, Gap, White House/Black Market, Vineyard Vines, The Black Dog and more.
Sightseeing
Take the short 30 minute scenic ride to Martha's Vineyard's Oak Bluff downtown on the Island Queen! Great for day trips!
18 locals recommend
Island Queen Ferry, Falmouth station
Take the short 30 minute scenic ride to Martha's Vineyard's Oak Bluff downtown on the Island Queen! Great for day trips!
Entertainment & Activities
Ryan Family Amusements
200 Main StreetMashpee Commons
22 Steeple StFalmouth Cinema Pub
137 Teaticket Hwy