Where the shoreline unfolds from Nashon to Cuttyhunk to the Vineyard, a guide to discovering the beauty all around.
There’s a moment—usually about ten minutes after pulling away from the dock—when Falmouth suddenly becomes bigger than it looks from land. The coastline stretches out like a long, lazy sweep of greens and grays, the air cools just a little, and whatever pace the town was keeping onshore seems to dissolve into the rhythm of the water. Whether you’re paddling a kayak, renting a center console for an afternoon, drifting with a rod in your hand, or lucky enough to be on board your own boat or a friend’s, Falmouth by water is really the best way to experience this exquisite town.
Falmouth’s shoreline is expansive, accounting for more than 68 miles, more than a dozen harbors, and endless opportunities for play and exploration. Launch from Falmouth Harbor or Great Pond, and you’ll be where Vineyard Sound feels inviting and open, with quick access to Oak Bluffs, the Elizabeth Islands, and wide-open fishing grounds. Start in Woods Hole, and you’ll find yourself in one of the most beautiful and one of the trickiest passages in the region.
A boat club is available at the Flying Bridge Marina.
The coastline stretches out like a long, lazy sweep of greens and grays, the air cools just a little.
Drifting with a rod in your hand and chilling with your friends and family.
