Caroline’s guidebook
Groceries
On the expensive side for groceries, but good quality and similar to Whole Foods
47 locals recommend
Ring Bros. Marketplace
485 MA-134On the expensive side for groceries, but good quality and similar to Whole Foods
Stop & Shop
474 Station AveOrganic Market
640 Main StOn the other side of Dennis (25 min drive), but good quality and good meats & prepared foods
38 locals recommend
Dennis Public Market
653 Main StOn the other side of Dennis (25 min drive), but good quality and good meats & prepared foods
Shaw's
18 Sisson RdFood scene
2 minute walk from the house with live music. Kid friendly. Can be loud. Paper plates and plastic cutlery. They do not take reservations, but you can walk over to put your name on the list and then they will text you when table is ready. Inside and outside seating. No air conditioning. Good nightlife
56 locals recommend
Chapin's Fish & Chips and Beach Bar
228 Lower County Rd2 minute walk from the house with live music. Kid friendly. Can be loud. Paper plates and plastic cutlery. They do not take reservations, but you can walk over to put your name on the list and then they will text you when table is ready. Inside and outside seating. No air conditioning. Good nightlife
Southside Cantina
244 Lower County RdLive music and mexican food. No air conditioning
On the expensive side and should make a reservation. Ocean front
161 locals recommend
The Ocean House Restaurant
425 Old Wharf RdOn the expensive side and should make a reservation. Ocean front
Red Nun Bar & Grill - Dennisport
673 Main StGood food & air conditioned
Must visit. On the expensive side, but delicious ice cream. Don't let the line dissuade you, it move fast! About a 10 minute walk from the house.
112 locals recommend
Sundae School Ice Cream
381 Lower County RdMust visit. On the expensive side, but delicious ice cream. Don't let the line dissuade you, it move fast! About a 10 minute walk from the house.
The Original Seafood Restaurant
527 Main StGreat fried food take-out or eat in
Lighthouse Inn
1 Lighthouse Inn RdGreat location for lunch
Small place right on Swan River. No air conditioning. Live music at night and good for night life
19 locals recommend
The Sand Bar
33 Lighthouse RdSmall place right on Swan River. No air conditioning. Live music at night and good for night life
Clancy's Restaurant
8 Upper County RdAir-conditioned. Good food
On the other side of Dennis, but great food and location. You will need a reservation. They have valet parking
62 locals recommend
The Marshside
28 Bridge StOn the other side of Dennis, but great food and location. You will need a reservation. They have valet parking
Ice Cream Smuggler
1555 MA-6AOn the other side of Dennis, but worth the drive.
The Improper Bostonian - Live Music Venue & Bar
626 Main StHome of Jim Plunkett!
Right across the street from Glendon Road Beach. Great for sandwiches or drinks after the beach. They also serve breakfast and have live music.
23 locals recommend
The Sailing Cow Cafe
170 Old Wharf RdRight across the street from Glendon Road Beach. Great for sandwiches or drinks after the beach. They also serve breakfast and have live music.
My personal favorite breakfast place. They have homemade muffins and bread. There is usually a wait.
33 locals recommend
Good Friends Cafe
83 School StMy personal favorite breakfast place. They have homemade muffins and bread. There is usually a wait.
Buckies Biscotti & Bakery Cafe
681 Main StGreat bakery, deli, and sandwich foods
500 feet from the cottage on Lower County Road. Get there early as baked goods tend to sell out by 8am on Saturdays
45 locals recommend
Woolfies Old Fashion Baking
279 Lower County Rd500 feet from the cottage on Lower County Road. Get there early as baked goods tend to sell out by 8am on Saturdays
Restaurant right on the beach and known for nightlife
192 locals recommend
The Beachcomber of Wellfleet
1120 Cahoon Hollow RdRestaurant right on the beach and known for nightlife
Good food and kitchen open late. Have live entertainment and large parking lot
24 locals recommend
Sand Dollar Bar & Grill
50 East-West Dennis RoadGood food and kitchen open late. Have live entertainment and large parking lot
Right around the corner from the cottage. Open year round--May and September rentals take note! Very busy during the summer, worth it. Call ahead for a reservation or try your luck at the bar. Good cocktails and food. $$
47 locals recommend
The Oyster Company
202 Depot StRight around the corner from the cottage. Open year round--May and September rentals take note! Very busy during the summer, worth it. Call ahead for a reservation or try your luck at the bar. Good cocktails and food. $$
Right on Swan River. Great for fried food, but also has burgers and salads and soft serve ice cream. Limited outside seating and air conditioned inside.
58 locals recommend
Kream 'n Kone
961 Main StRight on Swan River. Great for fried food, but also has burgers and salads and soft serve ice cream. Limited outside seating and air conditioned inside.
City/town information
The very end of the Cape. Known for its LGBTQ and art communities. About 1.5 hour drive. Lots of shopping, galleries, and restaurants. There is also a ferry to P-town from Hyannis
328 locals recommend
Provincetown
The very end of the Cape. Known for its LGBTQ and art communities. About 1.5 hour drive. Lots of shopping, galleries, and restaurants. There is also a ferry to P-town from Hyannis
Sightseeing
Good restaurants and Main Street. About a 20 minute drive from Dennis. Here you will also find the dock where ferries depart to P-Town, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. All are good for day trips.
58 locals recommend
Hyannis
Good restaurants and Main Street. About a 20 minute drive from Dennis. Here you will also find the dock where ferries depart to P-Town, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket. All are good for day trips.
Cape Cod National Seashore Salt Pond Visitor Center
50 Nauset RdVisit in June or very early July before they harvest all the lavender
https://www.capecodlavenderfarm.com/
20 locals recommend
Cape Cod Lavender Farm shop
Weston Woods RoadVisit in June or very early July before they harvest all the lavender
https://www.capecodlavenderfarm.com/
Neighboring town and downtown area has lots of great stores and restaurants!
28 locals recommend
Harwich Port
Neighboring town and downtown area has lots of great stores and restaurants!
Dennis Pines Golf Course
50 Golf Course RdBass River Golf Course
62 Highbank RdGreat place for bike rentals and right on the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Can rent per day or take the bike home with you for the week. Reasonable prices.
15 locals recommend
Barb's Bike Shop
430 MA-134Great place for bike rentals and right on the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Can rent per day or take the bike home with you for the week. Reasonable prices.
Cape Cod Rail Trail runs the length of the Cape. You can start out in Dennis and bike to Chatham center for the day or beyond! Already great for walking, running, rollerblading in the shade.
21 locals recommend
Cape Cod Rail Trail | Station Ave Trailhead
460 Station AveCape Cod Rail Trail runs the length of the Cape. You can start out in Dennis and bike to Chatham center for the day or beyond! Already great for walking, running, rollerblading in the shade.
Beaches
Closest beach to the house. 0.6 miles away. Take a left out of Beach Plum Road, cross the street and walk straight.
37 locals recommend
Sea Street Beach
Closest beach to the house. 0.6 miles away. Take a left out of Beach Plum Road, cross the street and walk straight.
This is a huge beach with big waves! Seals & sharks have been sited here. About 30 mins away
154 locals recommend
Nauset Beach
250 Beach RdThis is a huge beach with big waves! Seals & sharks have been sited here. About 30 mins away
Public beach on the other side of Dennis. About a 20 minute drive. Parking lot fills up every day--go early! Beautiful beach. The beaches on the bay side of Dennis has less seaweed, but the water is colder. Has Concession Stand, Boardwalk,
Restrooms, Rinse Towers, Surf/Wheel Chairs
145 locals recommend
Mayflower Beach
Horsefoot PathPublic beach on the other side of Dennis. About a 20 minute drive. Parking lot fills up every day--go early! Beautiful beach. The beaches on the bay side of Dennis has less seaweed, but the water is colder. Has Concession Stand, Boardwalk,
Restrooms, Rinse Towers, Surf/Wheel Chairs
This is a public beach with a large parking lot. The beach is about a mile long. Must pay to park. I believe it is $25 per car per weekday and $30 per car on the weekend. Great for walking the beach and watching parasailing. Tends to have some seaweed.
83 locals recommend
West Dennis Beach
45 Light House RoadThis is a public beach with a large parking lot. The beach is about a mile long. Must pay to park. I believe it is $25 per car per weekday and $30 per car on the weekend. Great for walking the beach and watching parasailing. Tends to have some seaweed.
Glendon Road Beach
Very close to cottage
Public beach on the other side of Dennis, about 20 minutes drive. Has concession Stand, Restrooms, Rinse Towers,
Handicap Accessible, Surf/Wheel Chairs
52 locals recommend
Corporation Beach
Public beach on the other side of Dennis, about 20 minutes drive. Has concession Stand, Restrooms, Rinse Towers,
Handicap Accessible, Surf/Wheel Chairs
On the other side of Dennis, about 20 minute drive. Has Portable Toilet, Access to the Left ORV Trail (Permit
Required), Bathing Beach to the Right
22 locals recommend
Chapin Memorial Beach
On the other side of Dennis, about 20 minute drive. Has Portable Toilet, Access to the Left ORV Trail (Permit
Required), Bathing Beach to the Right
South Village Beach
Baker WayPortable Toilet, Boardwalk, access to Swan River
Library
Dennis Public Library
5 Hall StCity advice
What to pack
Bring beach supplies
beach towels, sunscreen, beach chairs, bug spray, and coolers
Book before you go
Beach Stickers
Can go to Dennis Town hall or visit their website: https://dennisstickers.townhall247.com/
Sticker Sales Office at 508-760-6106 or email stickers@town.dennis.ma.us more information regarding stickers and eligibility is available at www.town.dennis.ma.us/sticker-sales.
BEACH WEEKLY AND NON‐RESIDENT STICKERS
Those eligible: anyone who does not reside in or does not have a direct relationship with a
Dennis taxpayer as defined above.
Proof of Eligibility as determined by the following documentation:
1. Driver’s License.
2. Vehicle Registration.