Southcoast Guidebook

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Southcoast Guidebook

Beaches

Exclusive, residents only beach, weekly permit $100. Please send me your car registration, make/model and I will present it at town hall for the permit.
Round Hill Beach Road
Round Hill Beach Road
Exclusive, residents only beach, weekly permit $100. Please send me your car registration, make/model and I will present it at town hall for the permit.
Big waves and beautiful dunes, very lively, $15 parking,
43 locals recommend
Horseneck Beach
43 locals recommend
Big waves and beautiful dunes, very lively, $15 parking,
Sandy beach, picnic areas, parking fees. Restrooms, nearby camping area, bird watching, fishing, hiking. $12 MA vehicle, $14 non-MA vehicle
12 locals recommend
Demarest Lloyd State Park
115 Barneys Joy Rd
12 locals recommend
Sandy beach, picnic areas, parking fees. Restrooms, nearby camping area, bird watching, fishing, hiking. $12 MA vehicle, $14 non-MA vehicle
Sandy beach with harbor views, parking fees, toilet facilities. Volleyball court, playground, basketball court, gazebo. $10 parking.
Apponagansett Beach
77 Gulf Rd
Sandy beach with harbor views, parking fees, toilet facilities. Volleyball court, playground, basketball court, gazebo. $10 parking.
Windsurfing, lifeguards, parking fees for non-residents. Cove area is excellent for nature study. Toilet facilities, showers, and a playground.
26 locals recommend
Fogland Beach
12 Point View Dr
26 locals recommend
Windsurfing, lifeguards, parking fees for non-residents. Cove area is excellent for nature study. Toilet facilities, showers, and a playground.
Lively, accessible, free!
New Bedford's West Beach
200 South St
Lively, accessible, free!

Outdoor Adventure

http://dnrt.org/trails/ Incredible local walking trails!
DNRT Ridge Hill Reserve
580 Collins Corner Road
http://dnrt.org/trails/ Incredible local walking trails!
I highly recommend a visit to Slocum’s River Reserve, includes mature woodlands, agricultural fields, and pastures that slope down to the western bank of the Slocum’s River.
Slocum's River Reserve
Barneys Joy Road
I highly recommend a visit to Slocum’s River Reserve, includes mature woodlands, agricultural fields, and pastures that slope down to the western bank of the Slocum’s River.
Boat and kayak rental. 218 Elm Street, Padanaram at South Wharf, (508) 990 1011
6 locals recommend
Nauti Jane's Boat Rentals
218 Elm Street
6 locals recommend
Boat and kayak rental. 218 Elm Street, Padanaram at South Wharf, (508) 990 1011
http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/discover-buzzards-bay/ Hiking & Walking, Paddling, Bicycling, Shellfishing, Saltwater fishing. Visit this website for great ideas for summer activities around the area.
Buzzards Bay
http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/discover-buzzards-bay/ Hiking & Walking, Paddling, Bicycling, Shellfishing, Saltwater fishing. Visit this website for great ideas for summer activities around the area.
(508) 636-0300, http://ospreyseakayak.com. Paddle along a beautiful tidal estuary that leads to the coastline of Buzzards Bay & Rhode Island Sound.
20 locals recommend
Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures
489 Old County Rd
20 locals recommend
(508) 636-0300, http://ospreyseakayak.com. Paddle along a beautiful tidal estuary that leads to the coastline of Buzzards Bay & Rhode Island Sound.
269 Millway, Barnstable, MA. See majestic whales and other sea life up close. Cruises take off from Cape Cod (about 1 hour drive from the house).
118 locals recommend
Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises
269 Millway
118 locals recommend
269 Millway, Barnstable, MA. See majestic whales and other sea life up close. Cruises take off from Cape Cod (about 1 hour drive from the house).
www.lloydcenter.org, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth 82-acre nature preserve, comprising pristine salt marsh, maritime forest and undisturbed wetlands. Visitor center open from 10 am – 4 pm, Tues - Sat year-round, and on Sundays, June - September, free of charge. Trails are open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week.
13 locals recommend
Lloyd Center for the Environment
430 Potomska Rd
13 locals recommend
www.lloydcenter.org, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth 82-acre nature preserve, comprising pristine salt marsh, maritime forest and undisturbed wetlands. Visitor center open from 10 am – 4 pm, Tues - Sat year-round, and on Sundays, June - September, free of charge. Trails are open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week.
150-year old stone barn serving as an indoor activity center for the Mass Audubon Society. Offering yoga classes and bird sanctuary.
15 locals recommend
Mass Audubon's Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
1280 Horseneck Rd
15 locals recommend
150-year old stone barn serving as an indoor activity center for the Mass Audubon Society. Offering yoga classes and bird sanctuary.
280-acre property with 8 miles of well-marked trails.
9 locals recommend
Destruction Brook Woods Trailhead
Slades Corner Road
9 locals recommend
280-acre property with 8 miles of well-marked trails.

Excercise

Power and Grace Yoga
675 Orchard St
a 10-minute drive from the house, see the last page for a great route! www.yesteryearcyclery.com
Yesteryear Cyclery Inc
330 Hathaway Rd
a 10-minute drive from the house, see the last page for a great route! www.yesteryearcyclery.com

Arts & Culture

Historic performing arts center open year-round. Hosts a variety of performances including the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra and children's educational programs.
24 locals recommend
Zeiterion Theatre
128 Purchase St
24 locals recommend
Historic performing arts center open year-round. Hosts a variety of performances including the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra and children's educational programs.
music & art venue, check out calendar at www.narrowscenter.org
13 locals recommend
Narrows Center for the Arts
16 Anawan St
13 locals recommend
music & art venue, check out calendar at www.narrowscenter.org
Largest museum in America devoted to the history of the American whaling industry and its greatest port. It houses the most extensive collection of art, artifacts, and manuscripts pertaining to American whaling, when sailing ships dominated merchant trade. Open daily 9-5; till 9pm Thurs. in summer
108 locals recommend
New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill
108 locals recommend
Largest museum in America devoted to the history of the American whaling industry and its greatest port. It houses the most extensive collection of art, artifacts, and manuscripts pertaining to American whaling, when sailing ships dominated merchant trade. Open daily 9-5; till 9pm Thurs. in summer
World class collection of ancient art, impressionist painters, renaissance painters, and work by contemporary artists and designers from across the globe.
256 locals recommend
RISD Museum
20 N Main St
256 locals recommend
World class collection of ancient art, impressionist painters, renaissance painters, and work by contemporary artists and designers from across the globe.
Showcasing the rich art work, history and diversity of the South Coast.
9 locals recommend
New Bedford Fire Museum
51 Bedford St
9 locals recommend
Showcasing the rich art work, history and diversity of the South Coast.
Open 10am to 4pm from mid May - October for tours. Founded in 1830, the New Bedford Port Society maintains the historic Seamen's Bethel and Mariner's Home located on the top of Johnny Cake Hill in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
13 locals recommend
Seamen's Bethel
15 Johnny Cake Hill
13 locals recommend
Open 10am to 4pm from mid May - October for tours. Founded in 1830, the New Bedford Port Society maintains the historic Seamen's Bethel and Mariner's Home located on the top of Johnny Cake Hill in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
Modern urban arts complex
UMass Dartmouth CVPA Star Store Campus
715 Purchase St
Modern urban arts complex
Talented local artist with rotating exhibits
Judith Klein Art Gallery
127 W Rodney French Blvd
Talented local artist with rotating exhibits
Local gallery in seaside village of Padanaram
6 Bridge St
6 Bridge Street
Local gallery in seaside village of Padanaram
Breathtaking landscapes from local artist, Arthur Moniz
Arthur Moniz Art Gallery
28 William St
Breathtaking landscapes from local artist, Arthur Moniz
14 locals recommend
Dedee Shattuck Gallery
1 Partners' Lane
14 locals recommend

Farmer's Markets

Local farmer's market. 592 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA; May – June (Sat, Sun 9:00 am – 4:00 pm); July – Oct (Friday 6 – 9 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am – 4 pm)
Silverbrook Farm
592 Chase Rd
Local farmer's market. 592 Chase Road, Dartmouth, MA; May – June (Sat, Sun 9:00 am – 4:00 pm); July – Oct (Friday 6 – 9 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am – 4 pm)
795 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, MA 02748; Fridays 1pm – 6pm, June – Oct
795 Dartmouth St
795 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth, MA 02748; Fridays 1pm – 6pm, June – Oct
Westport Farmers Market and Crafts Fair. 937 Main Road, Westport, MA 02790; Saturdays – 8:30 – 1:00
937 Main Rd
937 Main Road
Westport Farmers Market and Crafts Fair. 937 Main Road, Westport, MA 02790; Saturdays – 8:30 – 1:00

Winery & Brewery

Estate Grown Vineyard & Winery, Over 25 years of growing artisanal estate wines. Now with Wine Gallery & Sunset Music Series. Check website for music schedule! Open year round, Mon-Sat: 11-5pm, Public Tours: Sat 1-3pm
63 locals recommend
Westport Rivers Vineyard
417 Hixbridge Rd
63 locals recommend
Estate Grown Vineyard & Winery, Over 25 years of growing artisanal estate wines. Now with Wine Gallery & Sunset Music Series. Check website for music schedule! Open year round, Mon-Sat: 11-5pm, Public Tours: Sat 1-3pm
Beautiful farm with gorgeous views and sunsets. Live concerts, food trucks (schedule on www.buzzardsbrew.com/venue/westport-farm/) Open year-round, Tues-Fri 3-8PM; Sat Noon – 8PM. 98 Horseneck Rd, Westportm MA 02790
46 locals recommend
Buzzards Bay Brewing
98 Horseneck Rd
46 locals recommend
Beautiful farm with gorgeous views and sunsets. Live concerts, food trucks (schedule on www.buzzardsbrew.com/venue/westport-farm/) Open year-round, Tues-Fri 3-8PM; Sat Noon – 8PM. 98 Horseneck Rd, Westportm MA 02790
Historic, view of New Bedford seaport and outdoor seating
25 locals recommend
Cork Wine & Tapas Bar
90 Front St
25 locals recommend
Historic, view of New Bedford seaport and outdoor seating

Food scene

Specialty market & café with wine, beer and prepared foods
21 locals recommend
Farm & Coast Market
7 Bridge St
21 locals recommend
Specialty market & café with wine, beer and prepared foods
Bookstore, grocery, café and pub with live music on Thursdays in historic building.
8 locals recommend
Davoll's General Store
1228 Russells Mills Rd
8 locals recommend
Bookstore, grocery, café and pub with live music on Thursdays in historic building.
specialty produce, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and fine ingredients, gourmet outlet, 2301 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA
Sid Wainer & Son
2301 Purchase St
specialty produce, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and fine ingredients, gourmet outlet, 2301 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA
Beautiful walk from house for coffee and small bites (breakfast, lunch)
6 locals recommend
Scuttlebutt Coffee Company
10a Bridge St
6 locals recommend
Beautiful walk from house for coffee and small bites (breakfast, lunch)
Local fresh food, airy, light!
22 locals recommend
Little Moss
6 Bridge St
22 locals recommend
Local fresh food, airy, light!
Beautiful walk into Padanaram village, delicious food
9 locals recommend
Black Bass Grille
3 Water St
9 locals recommend
Beautiful walk into Padanaram village, delicious food
Delicious breakfast/brunch spot, beautiful scenic drive to get there from the house
46 locals recommend
The Barn Restaurant
13 Main St
46 locals recommend
Delicious breakfast/brunch spot, beautiful scenic drive to get there from the house
Gorgeous view, outdoor seating, great seafood and meat dishes, delicious homemade pies, on the way to Horseneck beach!
44 locals recommend
The Bayside Restaurant
1253 Horseneck Rd
44 locals recommend
Gorgeous view, outdoor seating, great seafood and meat dishes, delicious homemade pies, on the way to Horseneck beach!
Incredible Portuguese food, very reasonably priced, can’t miss!
15 locals recommend
Antonio's Restaurant
267 Coggeshall St
15 locals recommend
Incredible Portuguese food, very reasonably priced, can’t miss!
delicious thin crust pizza, casual American style food
6 locals recommend
Joe's Original
61 State Road
6 locals recommend
delicious thin crust pizza, casual American style food
Delicious food, high end, but the view is spectacular!
64 locals recommend
Boat House Waterfront Dining
227 Schooner Dr
64 locals recommend
Delicious food, high end, but the view is spectacular!
Exquisite homemade Italian food, family run restaurant, BYOB!
Cafe Italia Ristorante
555 Pleasant St
Exquisite homemade Italian food, family run restaurant, BYOB!
Italian restaurant, great for families
9 locals recommend
Riccardi's Restaurant
901 Hathaway Rd
9 locals recommend
Italian restaurant, great for families
Waterfront Grille – on the seaport in New Bedford, great seafood
Merrill's on the Waterfront
36 Homer's Wharf
Waterfront Grille – on the seaport in New Bedford, great seafood
Casual Italian classics + kid’s menu, reasonably priced
Fay's Restaurant
613 Dartmouth St
Casual Italian classics + kid’s menu, reasonably priced
Seafood market & restaurant, LOBSTER!!!
Cape Quality Seafood Market
657 Dartmouth St
Seafood market & restaurant, LOBSTER!!!
Casual spot, classic fresh seafood, clam boil, lobster
Cove Surf and Turf
1500 Cove Road
Casual spot, classic fresh seafood, clam boil, lobster
Overlooks harbor and seaport, good seafood. Late night dining
The Black Whale
104 Co-Op Wharf
Overlooks harbor and seaport, good seafood. Late night dining
Live music and great views
21 locals recommend
Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar
1482 East Rodney French Boulevard
21 locals recommend
Live music and great views
Overlooks Fairhaven harbor, fresh seafood
17 locals recommend
Fathoms Bar & Grill
255 Popes Island
17 locals recommend
Overlooks Fairhaven harbor, fresh seafood
classic American food, built in 1870, historic New Bedford
9 locals recommend
Freestone's City Grill
41 William St
9 locals recommend
classic American food, built in 1870, historic New Bedford
Popular breakfast and homestyle seafood dishes
18 locals recommend
Margarets Restaurant
16 Main St
18 locals recommend
Popular breakfast and homestyle seafood dishes
Seafood restaurant with great outdoor dining
13 locals recommend
Elisabeth's
1 Middle St
13 locals recommend
Seafood restaurant with great outdoor dining