One of the Cape's best spots for gorgeous red sunsets and spectacular sunrises! This is a photo…read moretaken from the boardwalk looking at a beach beyond the water gap. Go do this. Take a walk and enjoy the views and why you came here in the first place!!

Coming from NJ, I had a different expectation when my Airbnb host recommended Bass Hole Boardwalk…read morefor sunset. I was thinking the typical pizza shops, arcades, and ice cream shops along the beach and sitting in the sand to watch sunset (that's how our boardwalks are like down by the Jersey shore). I was pleasantly surprised that it was a single boardwalk that led to a spot with benches to watch the sunset. It held such a peaceful vibe that even when talking to my partner, I tried my best to whisper to maintain that peaceful atmosphere. I loved all the nature that you are able to witness here -- the long stretches of sand, the marshlands and the osprey nest, and the Cape Cod bay out ahead. I truly enjoyed this hidden gem, and I highly recommend it for watching sunset if you're in the area :) reminder that it is an environmentally sensitive area, so do treat the area with respect and keep its cleanliness (take any trash back with you if you have any!)

Nice outdoor oasis near Edgartown. Easily accessible from the main roads and plenty of parking…read more They have hiking trails that lead through the brush to the beach. I have to admit, we didn't make it all the way to the water because we were afraid of ticks. They had a nice turtle pond near the entrance with plenty of great scenery and geese. We enjoyed the visitor center near the entrance. The staff were nice, they had bathrooms, and you can see turtles and other animals.

Felix Neck is one of the many cool little places on the Vineyard that never seems to be crowded. A…read moregreat place to get away from the tsunami of summer tourists. It's only about 350 acres but located right on Sengekontacket Pond. The ocean is just over a narrow spit of land called Beach Road and Joseph Sylvia Park. Another very cool place. Forget about bringing a mountain bike, no bikes or dogs are allowed, just hiking. Lots of cool looking Cormorants and Ospreys love this place and if you are lucky you will see one sweep down and pull a large fish out of the water. You start at the Visitor's Center that has some maps, books and displays and then hike on one of the 6 or so trails. The main trail is called the Jessica Hancock Trail and takes about an hour to finish. Great water views on all sides and lots of indigenous flora is everywhere. Last time I was there this old guy told me a story that Jessica still walks the path evern though she is long gone. I guess she loved this place so much she still can be seen on certain nights in her night grown and hair blowing in the wind. I've her similar stories on Block Island and Nantucket, and Island places seem to love such stories. Even though I've never seen Jessica, Felix Neck is still a very cool place.

Cool glacial rock. Plenty of hiking trails. Rock is not that large for climbing, but it is cool…read more Plenty of parking. Nicely shaded. Lots of stories abound about the history. Climbing under the rock too. Indian stories and takes about the rock are listed on a plaque on the rock. Not, necessarily a day long event, but cool on a nice day.

A cool place to get…read morelost West Chop Woods is a rather small area of only about 100 acres. It's only a little more than mile walk from the center of Vineyard Haven and the land is owned by the Meadow Foundation. The cool part is that the woods are right in the middle of a residential area of rather impressive homes. To find it just go up Franklin Ave until you get to a small dirt road, actually more of a driveway. It's easy to miss but leads to a small parking area where the trails begin. There are four main trails, all colored coded. It's easy to get lost because the colors are faded and the trails frequently intercept each other. That all right because the place is relatively small and you'll end up somewhere eventually. I've been here many times and I still never end up where I think I will. Lots of rocks to climb over and some great looking old trees but the terrain is pretty easy. No climbing or scampering over debris, and if you manage to follow the trails north you will come out on Quinsigamond Ave and head into Main Street. You then can go north for a short distance, past some fantastic old houses and see West Chop Lighthouse. Certainly not the most exciting hike in the world but a fun diversion, way to get some exercise and see West Chop when you are staying in Vineyard Haven.

Nicely protected preserve on the western side of the harbor. Lots of Pine and Oak on either side of…read morethe 4 well blazed and well-cared-for trails. I have walked here many times and never seen a single piece of trash. A Sheriff's Meadow property

Great spot to stop and enjoy the Cape Cod Canal. There's plenty of parking. There's an enclosed…read morebuilding with information and restrooms. You can sit under the trees and relax, watching boats and people. Or you can go down to the canal walking path, which is used for walking, jogging, biking and more. As a passing tourist we enjoyed the view and area, wish we had bikes with us.

Went during low tide which I think is optimal so you get to walk along the Sandy part and go far…read moreout in super shallow warm waters. It may be very rocky during high tide. Turquoise clear just like the carribeean! Was stunning. Deducting a star because it's resident sticker only so if you don't live here you cant drive here. I was able to go on my bike. 1 mile off the bike trail. Wish the beach was open to the public even for a fee. Also tons of guppies in the water which is cute but they kept following me around!

A great kid's beach. This one boasts a sand-bar marshy-river type area that's really shallow and…read morefull of crabs, little fish, and other sea critters for kids to examine. There are always lots of mothers and kids on that portion of the beach any time of day (it's also fun for anyone that likes to examine sea creatures...even if you aren't a kid anymore). The actual "real" beach part has grown steadily rockier and the shoreline has definitely receded over time so there isn't as much pure sand as there used to be which is too bad, it was one of my favorites back in the day. It still boasts some nice swimming, especially at low tide when you have to walk for a really long time to even get to water to swim in. Not too sea-weedy usually either but again, the rocks abound. There is a lovely view though and you can walk to Black Beach and all the way to Chapoquoit as well (fantastic walk, highly recommended!).

Fabulous beach, our pick after a week on the Cape. Steps from the single row parking spaces to the…read moreshore, no problem parking at 11 am mid week and a decent bathroom/changing room. Concession was not open either visit. Gentle sea, minimal waves, shallow entry for many feet. There was a lot of seaweed today but still few shells/rocks and nice clean sand.

Lots of parking if you are arriving later in the day. Great swimming! Saw some horseshoe crabs!read more

Fabulous beach! Clean bathrooms and space to spread out. We will be back !!!! Thank you !read more

Keyes is a small but adorable beach that locals call Sea street beach. I love the walkway or…read moreboardwalk in front leading to Keyes as well as back to Hyannis or Hyannis Port neighborhood Keyes has lifeguards and a snack bar and restrooms. There are beautiful jettys to fish from too. Keyes is on your left if you are traveling from Sea street in Hyannis.