Guidebook for Eastham
Food Scene
Hands down, the BEST sandwiches on the Outer Cape! From breakfast to dinner, it' s one-stop shopping for deli meats, great salads, butcher shop, produce, specialty groceries, baked goods, prepared foods (chicken pot pie, anyone?), wine and beer. Tip: check out the sandwich menu at the cottage and phone in your order for quick pick-up. Super-clean, too.
21 locals recommend
Fleming's Donut Shack
4680 State HwyHands down, the BEST sandwiches on the Outer Cape! From breakfast to dinner, it' s one-stop shopping for deli meats, great salads, butcher shop, produce, specialty groceries, baked goods, prepared foods (chicken pot pie, anyone?), wine and beer. Tip: check out the sandwich menu at the cottage and phone in your order for quick pick-up. Super-clean, too.
Fresh local seafood and shellfish; good selection produce and groceries. Fried Clams and more for casual outdoor dining or take-out. And yes, Friendly people!
Friendly Fisherman's Fish Market
4580 State HwyFresh local seafood and shellfish; good selection produce and groceries. Fried Clams and more for casual outdoor dining or take-out. And yes, Friendly people!
Nauset Ice Cream
4550 State HwyConvenient. Very Good. Locally owned.
Good draft beer and burgers. Laid back atmosphere. Close to cottage.
32 locals recommend
Local Break Restaurant and Bar
4550 State HwyGood draft beer and burgers. Laid back atmosphere. Close to cottage.
Hole In One Inc
Great donuts and muffins. Counter service, too
Fairway Restaurant & Pizzeria
4295 US-6Best bet for breakfast. Kid-friendly.
Ben & Jerry’s
50 Brackett RdA favorite on the Cape, too!
Best bet for pizza and excellent salads. Dine-in or take-out.
29 locals recommend
Red Barn Pizza & More
4180 US-6Best bet for pizza and excellent salads. Dine-in or take-out.
Arnold’s Lobster & Clam Bar
3580 US-6Cape Cod classic clam bar and mini-golf
Chocolate Cafe
5030 State HighwayHomemade chocolate, bakery and coffee shop
Popular restaurant serving South African cuisine with Indian and European influences. Many vegan and GF options. Lots of parking.
23 locals recommend
Karoo Restaurant
3 Main StPopular restaurant serving South African cuisine with Indian and European influences. Many vegan and GF options. Lots of parking.
New restaurant on Rt 6 serving breakfast, small plates and dinner with very good early reviews.
8 locals recommend
Brine
4100 State HwyNew restaurant on Rt 6 serving breakfast, small plates and dinner with very good early reviews.
Varied menu, very good food, really nice outdoor patio with heaters and firepit
17 locals recommend
CShore Kitchen and Bar
554 State Highway Route 6Varied menu, very good food, really nice outdoor patio with heaters and firepit
Entertainment & Activities
Convenient location near bike path for bike repair and rental
27 locals recommend
Idle Times Bike Shop Inc.
4550 State HwyConvenient location near bike path for bike repair and rental
Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre
51 US-6Classic Drive-in and Movie theater. Flea Market, too.
Links-style 9-hole public golf near Highland Lighthouse with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean
72 locals recommend
Highland lighthouse
27 Highland Light RdLinks-style 9-hole public golf near Highland Lighthouse with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean
Lots of fun (kids love the koi pond) just off the Orleans Rotary
25 locals recommend
Cape Escape Adventure Golf
15 Canal RdLots of fun (kids love the koi pond) just off the Orleans Rotary
Grab a pizza and head to Eldridge Park, home field of the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League, for a terrific night watching premier summer college baseball.
10 locals recommend
Orleans Firebirds Baseball Field
78 Eldredge Park WayGrab a pizza and head to Eldridge Park, home field of the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League, for a terrific night watching premier summer college baseball.
Orleans Community Playground - a must-visit for families...enclosed toddler area, action-packed slides, climbing structures and more located behind the Orleans Elementary School and open to the public when school is not in session.
Orleans Elementary School
46 Eldredge Park WayOrleans Community Playground - a must-visit for families...enclosed toddler area, action-packed slides, climbing structures and more located behind the Orleans Elementary School and open to the public when school is not in session.
Essentials
Classic Cape beach store on Campground Road within walking distance for essential groceries, newspapers, etc
The Landing
491 Campground RdClassic Cape beach store on Campground Road within walking distance for essential groceries, newspapers, etc
Eastham Superette Inc
2475 US-6Locally owned grocery, butcher, deli, wine and beer.
Stop & Shop
474 Station AveJust off the Orleans Rotary. Check availability for PeaPod pick up
Shaw's
18 Sisson Rdnearby in Orleans
Full service gym, indoor/outdoor tennis, rock climbing wall, spin and yoga classes, indoor saltwater pool offers daily and weekly passes to non-members
Willy's Gym
4730 State HwyFull service gym, indoor/outdoor tennis, rock climbing wall, spin and yoga classes, indoor saltwater pool offers daily and weekly passes to non-members
Parks & Nature
Short walk from the cottage to Eastham public beach. Parking available for a small daily fee.
Campground Beach
500 Shurtleff RdShort walk from the cottage to Eastham public beach. Parking available for a small daily fee.
Wiley Park Beach
Freshwater beach on shores of Great Pond. Nice playground.
Herring Pond
Good spot for a freshwater swim. Small parking area.
One of Eastham's two beautiful ocean beaches on the Cape Cod National Seashore.
60 locals recommend
Nauset Lighthouse
120 Nauset Light Beach RdOne of Eastham's two beautiful ocean beaches on the Cape Cod National Seashore.
One of Eastham's two beautiful ocean beaches on the Cape Cod National Seashore
67 locals recommend
Coast Guard Beach
2 Ocean View DrOne of Eastham's two beautiful ocean beaches on the Cape Cod National Seashore
Stop by the Cape Cod National Seashore Visitor Center on Salt Pond for the museum, bookshop, beach and hiking trail info. Seasonal shuttle service to Coast Guard beach available
97 locals recommend
Cape Cod National Seashore Salt Pond Visitor Center
50 Nauset RdStop by the Cape Cod National Seashore Visitor Center on Salt Pond for the museum, bookshop, beach and hiking trail info. Seasonal shuttle service to Coast Guard beach available
Hike the Doane Loop Trail from the CCNS Visitor Center to Doane Rock, the largest glacial boulder exposed on Cape Cod
Doane Rock Picnic Area
520 Doane RdHike the Doane Loop Trail from the CCNS Visitor Center to Doane Rock, the largest glacial boulder exposed on Cape Cod
Goose Hummock Shop
15 MA-6AKayak and paddle board rentals
Unique and easy walk along boardwalk through cedar trail
11 locals recommend
Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail
Atlantic White Cedar Swamp TrailUnique and easy walk along boardwalk through cedar trail
Very beautiful walk through unspoiled dunes to the Atlantic Ocean. Shifting sand and hills but worth it
Provincelands Dunes
Very beautiful walk through unspoiled dunes to the Atlantic Ocean. Shifting sand and hills but worth it
Sightseeing
Beautiful hiking trails with water views. Educational and fun children's programs
70 locals recommend
Mass Audubon's Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
291 US-6Beautiful hiking trails with water views. Educational and fun children's programs
Everything Else
The Furies Linen Rentals of Cape Cod
2393 US-6Convenient linen rental service; offers pick up and delivery
Shopping
Locally owned.Stop by the Retail Shop on Brackett road for your morning coffee, favorite roast or coffee gadget
Beanstock Coffee Roasters
165 Holmes RdLocally owned.Stop by the Retail Shop on Brackett road for your morning coffee, favorite roast or coffee gadget
Cape Cod Dog
Locally owned, one-stop shopping for your best friend (canine or feline)
Blackbeard's Bait & Tackle
3700 State HwyWhere to go for advice and fishing gear