Guidebook for Aquinnah
Food Scene
Chilmark Tavern
9 State RdFantastic food- great atmosphere, remember its BYOB
Great coffee, great food. Right on main street, awesome for shopping.
20 residents recomanen
Behind the Bookstore
46 Main StGreat coffee, great food. Right on main street, awesome for shopping.
fantastic restaurant for families, they have everything one would want on Martha's Vineyard- lobsters, grilled steak, corn on the cob, fresh oysters, you name it! BYOB. Gorgeous sunset spot.
11 residents recomanen
Home Port Restaurant
512 N Rdfantastic restaurant for families, they have everything one would want on Martha's Vineyard- lobsters, grilled steak, corn on the cob, fresh oysters, you name it! BYOB. Gorgeous sunset spot.
Orange Peel Bakery
22 State RdGreat bread- pizza night on Wednesday Nights
Sightseeing
It's iconic. Go up to the cliffs and check out the incredible shops, and restaurants that go along with the view.
49 residents recomanen
Gay Head Lighthouse
15 Aquinnah CirIt's iconic. Go up to the cliffs and check out the incredible shops, and restaurants that go along with the view.
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous to have a picnic, or nature walk through the Arboretum to look at gorgeous native plants and learn about what grows here.
13 residents recomanen
Polly Hill Arboretum station
Gorgeous to have a picnic, or nature walk through the Arboretum to look at gorgeous native plants and learn about what grows here.
Beautiful easy hike down to a stunning private beach (that you don't need a sticker for) there is parking, no booze allowed. gorgeous gorgeous, perfect for an all day beach day, bring lunch :)
23 residents recomanen
Great Rock Bight Preserve
37 Brickyard RdBeautiful easy hike down to a stunning private beach (that you don't need a sticker for) there is parking, no booze allowed. gorgeous gorgeous, perfect for an all day beach day, bring lunch :)
Amazing walking trails that lead through the woods down to the ocean, incredible views and interesting growth, gorgeous streams and maybe even some goats on the way? This is a must.
14 residents recomanen
Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary
Amazing walking trails that lead through the woods down to the ocean, incredible views and interesting growth, gorgeous streams and maybe even some goats on the way? This is a must.
Easy access, great for kids, calm water, fantastic for paddle boarding. Crystal clear water.
Lobsterville Beach
21 Lobsterville RdEasy access, great for kids, calm water, fantastic for paddle boarding. Crystal clear water.
You can walk to the clay cliffs from here. Stunning beach, fantastic swimming.
17 residents recomanen
Aquinnah Public Beach
53 Moshup TrailYou can walk to the clay cliffs from here. Stunning beach, fantastic swimming.
Essentials
Incredible farm stand, and basic sundries, Rusty always has a fantastic selection of farm fresh delicacies.
Ghost Island Farm
274 State RdIncredible farm stand, and basic sundries, Rusty always has a fantastic selection of farm fresh delicacies.
Tiny, quaint store that has everything you need. And close to the house :)
14 residents recomanen
Menemsha Galley
515 N RdTiny, quaint store that has everything you need. And close to the house :)
Chilmark General Store
7 State RdThey have pizza!!
Cronig's Up-Island Market
469 State RdThey have everything you need.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great live music- great food, fun atmosphere and a happening bar.
51 residents recomanen
The Port Hunter
55 Main StGreat live music- great food, fun atmosphere and a happening bar.
The Covington Restaurant
52 Main StGreat cocktails.
Go upstairs for a drink in the fireplace room- cozy leather chairs and good cocktails.
32 residents recomanen
Alchemy Restaurant
71 Main StGo upstairs for a drink in the fireplace room- cozy leather chairs and good cocktails.
Shopping
On the Cliffs
23 Aquinnah CirGreat store- especially for women clothing and beach wear.