Falmouth is one of the Cape's most diverse and livable communities — home to the world-renowned Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), the seasonal Island Queen ferry to Martha's Vineyard, the 10.7-mile Shining Sea Bikeway along the coast, and sixteen miles of shoreline spread across multiple villages. With a vibrant year-round downtown, strong arts community, and exceptional amenities, Falmouth attracts buyers looking for a full-time Cape Cod lifestyle.
Falmouth Highlights
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) — the world's largest private ocean research organization
- Shining Sea Bikeway — 10.7 miles of paved trail along the coastline from Falmouth to Woods Hole
- Island Queen Ferry to Martha's Vineyard — seasonal daily service from Falmouth Harbor
- Old Silver Beach — one of the Cape's finest bay-side beaches, with warm calm water
Old Silver Beach
One of the Cape's most popular bay beaches — a long, wide sandy beach on Cape Cod Bay in North Falmouth with warm, calm water, a sand bar at low tide, and full summer facilities. A classic family destination.
Cape Cod BayParking (fee)Lifeguards (seasonal)RestroomsConcessionsSandbar at low tide
Surf Drive Beach
A calm, family-friendly Nantucket Sound beach close to Falmouth Village, with gentle surf, a bike path connection, and easy access from downtown Falmouth.
Nantucket SoundParking (fee)Lifeguards (seasonal)RestroomsBike path access
Chapoquoit Beach
A quiet Buzzards Bay beach in West Falmouth — sheltered, calm, and warm, with a natural rocky shoreline and a loyal local following. A beautiful spot for a peaceful afternoon swim.
Buzzards BayParking (town sticker)No lifeguardsCalm sheltered water
Woods Hole & WHOI
The village of Woods Hole houses WHOI and the Marine Biological Laboratory, making it one of the world's great centers of ocean science. The WHOI Ocean Science Exhibit Center is open to visitors.
Nobska Lighthouse
A beloved 1876 lighthouse at the entrance to Vineyard Sound, with a spectacular vantage point over the water and Martha's Vineyard on the horizon.
Shining Sea Bikeway
A 10.7-mile paved bike path along the west coast of Falmouth, passing beaches, salt ponds, and beautiful harbor views on its way to Woods Hole.
Island Queen Ferry
A high-speed passenger ferry connecting Falmouth Harbor to Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard — one of the most scenic summer crossings on the East Coast.
Old Silver Beach
A long, sandy bay beach in North Falmouth with calm warm waters, a classic clam shack, and a snack bar. Ideal for families.
RooBar
A lively contemporary restaurant and bar in Falmouth Village, known for its creative cocktails, globally inspired small plates, and vibrant atmosphere.
The Flying Bridge
A classic waterfront restaurant at Falmouth Harbor — seafood, cocktails, and harbor views since 1964.
Liam Maguire's Irish Pub
A warm, authentic Irish pub in downtown Falmouth with live music, Guinness on draft, and a menu of pub favorites.
Chapoquoit Grille
A casually upscale neighborhood restaurant in West Falmouth with a loyal following for its consistently excellent American cuisine.
From CAI — Cape and Islands NPR Station
The small, black relatives of the blueberry grow all over the Cape and Islands.
Amateur cooks get by with a little ?kelp? from their friends and the results are pretty tasty.
Garlic scapes are in season at the Truro Farmers Market, and there are so many good ways to cook them.
A centuries-old Portuguese ritual rich with history, pageantry, and, most definitely, food.
Landscaping can direct major rainfalls to places where plants can use the water later.
An expert makes the case for eating "micro-livestock."
The hub offers food from 20 farms in the region.
For more than a hundred years, the state has been stocking ponds all over the Cape and Islands with locally raised trout. Mike Clark of Plymouth helps breed these fish at a series of outdoor pools in Sandwich.
On a Cape Cod blueberry farm, a newly arrived colony of bumblebees takes flight, beginning the careful work that transforms spring flowers into summer fruit.
Last spring, honeybee keeper Tim Colon of Vineyard Haven emailed me a fascinating recording.
We look at acorns, chestnuts, and hickories on the commercial food scene.
You know hostas? Those broad-leafed, perennial plants landscapers so often put in shady spots, or on the edges between gardens and lawns? Well, it turns out hosta shoots are edible. Really.
Main Street Falmouth Village
A lively pedestrian-friendly main street with independent boutiques, galleries, a bookshop, restaurants, and year-round events.
Eight Cousins Books
An award-winning independent children's bookstore in the heart of Falmouth Village — beloved by families across the Cape.
Falmouth Artists Guild
A cooperative gallery showcasing original work by Cape Cod artists, with changing exhibitions throughout the year.
Falmouth Artists Guild Gallery
A long-established cooperative gallery in downtown Falmouth representing dozens of local artists in painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media — one of the Cape's most active year-round gallery communities.
Cultural Center of Cape Cod
A vibrant arts center in South Yarmouth/Falmouth area presenting visual art exhibitions, live performances, and cultural programming that serves the entire mid-Cape arts community year-round.
Woods Hole Gallery Scene
The village of Woods Hole nurtures a small but distinctive gallery community where science and art intersect — reflecting the creative culture of this world-renowned research village.
Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium (Falmouth)
A Falmouth Village fixture for indulgent ice cream, handcrafted chocolates, and imaginative flavors — including their famous lobster ice cream (a novelty worth trying). A fun, festive stop on a Falmouth Main Street stroll.
The Clam Shack Ice Cream (Falmouth Harbor)
After the famous fried clams, treat yourself to a scoop from this seasonal Falmouth Harbor spot — straightforward, fresh, and perfectly positioned for a waterfront dessert with harbor views.
Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream (East Falmouth)
A local favorite in East Falmouth known for genuinely homemade flavors and a neighborhood ice cream shop atmosphere that feels untouched by the summer tourist trade.
Courtesy of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
May 21 - October 22, 2026
- Every Thursday, local farmers, bakers, and culinary artisans sell fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood, cheese, bread, bread, pastries, plants, and flowers at Marine Park on...
June 2 - October 6, 2026
- The Friends of Nobska Light open the Museum and Gift Shop and provide tours of the tower on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 AM - 1 PM (last tour at 12:15 PM) starting...
June 13 - August 2, 2026
- The Falmouth Commodores celebrate their 103rd season playing amateur baseball on Cape Cod. The Commodores are part of the Cape Cod Baseball League, which is recognized by college...
June 25 - August 27, 2026
- ArtsFalmouth is delighted to sponsor Artisans at the Harbor (formerly the Falmouth ArtMarket) this summer. The market takes place on Thursdays from June 25 through August 27,...
June 25 - August 27, 2026
- Every Thursday evening at the Lin Whitehead Band Shell, 180 Scranton Avenue; all concerts are free of charge and open to the public. Bring your chair or blanket for your comfort...
June 30 - October 25, 2026
- JUNE 30th, 2026 – OCTOBER 25th, 2026New Perspectives: Paintings by Deena Gu Deena Gu Laties returns to Highfield Hall & Gardens during the summer of 2026 for her...
July 1 - July 31, 2026
- At Northeast Dyeworks, visitors will find a mix of new and upcycled textiles crafted with reverence for the natural world. Every piece is hand-dyed with botanicals, and all...
July 6 - July 31, 2026
- July 1 - 30 | Sigel Gallery | Falmouth Art Center Celebrate 60 years of the Falmouth Art Center this July with "Peace, Protest, and Promise," an exhibit featuring...
April 25 - October 18, 2026
- What comes to mind when you think of cranberries? A crimson bog on a bright autumn day? Or maybe a Thanksgiving table? Whether covering our local bogs or garnishing our cocktails,...
April 25 - October 18, 2026
- In From Carriage to Classic: How Automobiles Transformed America, we present the origin story of the American automobile through 26 cars from Heritage’s permanent collection....
June 1 - August 14, 2026
- Spend your summer evenings with Hyannis Sound at our weekly Cape Cod shows in Falmouth, Chatham, Dennis, and Osterville! Join us from June 1 through August 14 for live a cappella...
June 4 - September 3, 2026
- Thursdays, 5:00 - 8:00 PM Chapter House Cape Cod, 277 MA-6A, Yarmouth Port Join Cape Symphony Presents for Thursday Night Chapters - a free, weekly summer residency at the historic...
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