Oak Bluffs

United_States

Oak Bluffs is a town on the northeast shore of Martha's Vineyard. Its harbor is a terminal for ferry boats arriving from the mainland.

  • Flying Horses Carousel, Circuit Ave, +1 508 693-9481. Open from Easter Sunday through Columbus Day. Hours vary in the spring and fall, but it is open from 10AM–10PM in the summer.It is the oldest carousel in America (1876) and a national landmark. Its horses were hand-carved in 1876 in New York City. Rides are $1.50 or $10 for a book of eight rides, and If you catch the brass ring you can get a free ride.
  • Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association Cottage Museum and Gift Shop, Trinity Park (near Tabernacle, +1 508 693-7784. This is the only Gingerbread Cottage open to the public and it showcases its 1800s style furnishings as well as photographs and campground history. There is a gift shop with souvenirs of jewelry, postcards, and the famous lanterns. It is open M-Sa from 10AM–4:30 PM.

  • Pecoy Point Preserve, Pecoy Point (located off of County Road via Pulpit Rock Road). There are 14 acres of trails that can be accessed by car (6 parking spaces), foot, or bike. Trails include marshes, woodlands, and shoreline. Free to public.
  • Farm Pond Preserve, Beach Road (before Hart Haven going towards Edgartown). Open all year, every day. Access this preserve by car, foot, or bike and enjoy 27 acres of marshlands and woodlands trails which all connect to Tradewind Field Preserve. Free to public.

Pecoy Point Preserve, Pecoy Point (located off of County Road via Pulpit Rock Road). There are 14 acres of trails that can be accessed by car (6 parking spaces), foot, or bike. Trails include marshes, woodlands, and shoreline. Free to public.

Farm Pond Preserve, Beach Road (before Hart Haven going towards Edgartown). Open all year, every day. Access this preserve by car, foot, or bike and enjoy 27 acres of marshlands and woodlands trails which all connect to Tradewind Field Preserve. Free to public.

Flying Horses Carousel, Circuit Ave, +1 508 693-9481. Open from Easter Sunday through Columbus Day. Hours vary in the spring and fall, but it is open from 10AM–10PM in the summer.It is the oldest carousel in America (1876) and a national landmark. Its horses were hand-carved in 1876 in New York City. Rides are $1.50 or $10 for a book of eight rides, and If you catch the brass ring you can get a free ride.

Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association Cottage Museum and Gift Shop, Trinity Park (near Tabernacle, +1 508 693-7784. This is the only Gingerbread Cottage open to the public and it showcases its 1800s style furnishings as well as photographs and campground history. There is a gift shop with souvenirs of jewelry, postcards, and the famous lanterns. It is open M-Sa from 10AM–4:30 PM.

  • Farm Neck Golf Club, 1 Farm Neck Way, +1 508 693-3057. 18 holes. Semi-Private, 18 holes, par 72, 6087 yards, slope 129.
  • The Skipper. Party fishing boat, Oak Bluffs dock. Captain John Potter takes you out for 1/2 day fishing expeditions - great family fun.
  • Cousen Rose Gallery, 71 Circuit Ave, +1 508 693-6656. Open from June-Sept from 10AM-9PM M- Sa and 11AM-5PM on Su. This shop contains twenty-seven years of art and prints from local and renowned artists and also features children’s art classes.
  • Martha's Vineyard Film Society summer film series, 55 Narragansett Avenue and Circuit Avenue, +1 508 696-9369. Movies at Union Chapel - Tuesday Nights. The Film Society and Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival present movies on six consecutive Tuesday nights beginning July 10 at the historic Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs (55 Narragansett Avenue and Circuit Avenue). Films start at 8:00 PM, Doors open for admissions 45 minutes prior to show time. $10.00/$7.00 for members - MV Film Society memberships available at the door to get discounted price. Come early, visit downtown OB for dinner and shopping, and then enjoy a stimulating and entertaining movie at the historic Union Chapel on our very large screen. $10/$7.

The beaches in Oak Bluffs face into Vineyard Sound and usually have very minimal surf. This makes the water ideal for swimming, and for wading by small children. For real ocean waves on Martha's Vineyard, you need to visit beaches along the southern shore of the island, in Edgartown, West Tisbury, Chilmark or Aquinnah.

  • Oak Bluffs Town Beach, Sea View Ave (runs along the eastern shore of the town between the harbor and the Farm Pond; adjacent to Steamship Authority dock and Ocean Park).
  • The Inkwell, Sea View Ave (southernmost section of Oak Bluffs Town Beach, across from Waban Park). This historic traditionally African-American beach is today frequented by a diverse crowd.
  • East Chop Beach, East Chop Drive (located west of Oak Bluffs harbor entrance). Open all year, every day from dawn to dusk. This beach has great views of Nantucket Sound and all of the boating activity in the area. Free to public.
  • Joseph Silvia Beach, known locally as "State Beach", located from the first bridge after Hart Haven to the Edgartown town line. Open all year, every day from dawn to dusk to the public. Accessible by bike, car, bus, or foot. This beach is ideal for windsurfing and shell fishing (which is allowed by special permit only from the town hall on School Street). Free to public.

Oak Bluffs Town Beach, Sea View Ave (runs along the eastern shore of the town between the harbor and the Farm Pond; adjacent to Steamship Authority dock and Ocean Park).

The Inkwell, Sea View Ave (southernmost section of Oak Bluffs Town Beach, across from Waban Park). This historic traditionally African-American beach is today frequented by a diverse crowd.

East Chop Beach, East Chop Drive (located west of Oak Bluffs harbor entrance). Open all year, every day from dawn to dusk. This beach has great views of Nantucket Sound and all of the boating activity in the area. Free to public.

Joseph Silvia Beach, known locally as "State Beach", located from the first bridge after Hart Haven to the Edgartown town line. Open all year, every day from dawn to dusk to the public. Accessible by bike, car, bus, or foot. This beach is ideal for windsurfing and shell fishing (which is allowed by special permit only from the town hall on School Street). Free to public.

  • Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association Tours, located at the Tabernacle, +1 508 693-0525, Tu or Th at 10AM in July and August. Take tours of the MVCMA grounds for approximately 1 ½ -2 hours and listen as they describe MSCMA’s historical background. Private tours can be arranged. Adults $10 and children under 12 are free, both include a free pass to the Cottage Museum.
  • Martha’s Vineyard Sightseeing, Circuit Ave (behind Mad Martha’s Ice Cream), +1 508 693-0058/4681. Open May-Oct from 9AM-4PM. A fully narrated or private tour with professional guides and drivers. Tour takes route through all of the island’s towns and stops at Gay Head Cliffs for a ½ hour. Tour takes a total of 2 ½ hours.

Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association Tours, located at the Tabernacle, +1 508 693-0525, Tu or Th at 10AM in July and August. Take tours of the MVCMA grounds for approximately 1 ½ -2 hours and listen as they describe MSCMA’s historical background. Private tours can be arranged. Adults $10 and children under 12 are free, both include a free pass to the Cottage Museum.

Martha’s Vineyard Sightseeing, Circuit Ave (behind Mad Martha’s Ice Cream), +1 508 693-0058/4681. Open May-Oct from 9AM-4PM. A fully narrated or private tour with professional guides and drivers. Tour takes route through all of the island’s towns and stops at Gay Head Cliffs for a ½ hour. Tour takes a total of 2 ½ hours.

  • Ryan Family Amusements, 1 Trinity Park (near Tabernacle, +1 508 693-5163. Open daily in summer from 10AM-11PM. An arcade and game center with skeeball, air hockey, kid rides, and other games.

Ryan Family Amusements, 1 Trinity Park (near Tabernacle, +1 508 693-5163. Open daily in summer from 10AM-11PM. An arcade and game center with skeeball, air hockey, kid rides, and other games.

Farm Neck Golf Club, 1 Farm Neck Way, +1 508 693-3057. 18 holes. Semi-Private, 18 holes, par 72, 6087 yards, slope 129.

The Skipper. Party fishing boat, Oak Bluffs dock. Captain John Potter takes you out for 1/2 day fishing expeditions - great family fun.

Cousen Rose Gallery, 71 Circuit Ave, +1 508 693-6656. Open from June-Sept from 10AM-9PM M- Sa and 11AM-5PM on Su. This shop contains twenty-seven years of art and prints from local and renowned artists and also features children’s art classes.

Martha's Vineyard Film Society summer film series, 55 Narragansett Avenue and Circuit Avenue, +1 508 696-9369. Movies at Union Chapel - Tuesday Nights. The Film Society and Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival present movies on six consecutive Tuesday nights beginning July 10 at the historic Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs (55 Narragansett Avenue and Circuit Avenue). Films start at 8:00 PM, Doors open for admissions 45 minutes prior to show time. $10.00/$7.00 for members - MV Film Society memberships available at the door to get discounted price. Come early, visit downtown OB for dinner and shopping, and then enjoy a stimulating and entertaining movie at the historic Union Chapel on our very large screen. $10/$7.

  • New Moon Magick-Enchanted Chocolates, 4 Chapman Ave., +1 508 693-8331. 12-5. Island made 70% cacao chocolates featuring Almond Butter Crunch, Fudge, Stoner Food, Sea Salted Caramels.

New Moon Magick-Enchanted Chocolates, 4 Chapman Ave., +1 508 693-8331. 12-5. Island made 70% cacao chocolates featuring Almond Butter Crunch, Fudge, Stoner Food, Sea Salted Caramels.

  • The Captain's Table, 5 Oak Bluffs Av, +1 508 696-0220.
  • David's Island House, Circuit Av, +1 508 693-4516.
  • Fishbones Grille, 6 Circuit Av, +1 508 696-8227.
  • Giordano's, 18 Lake Ave, +1 508 693-0184. Actually three places: family sit-down restaurant with pasta, pizza and seafood; a pizza take-out window; and a fried seafood take-out window.
  • Linda Jean's, 25 Circuit Ave, +1 508 693-4093. Family restaurant.
  • Lola's, Beach Rd., +1 508 693-5007. Open Apr–Nov 4PM-11PM for dinner and 10AM-2PM for Sunday brunch. Entertainment nightly until 12:30 AM. This restaurant sells many seafood favorites with a southern flair such as Jumbalaya, Blackened Catfish, Steak from Hell and Swordfish with live entertainment nightly. Family-dining style.
  • The Lost Pelican Bistro, Lake Av, +1 508 693-3101.
  • Ocean View Restaurant, 16 Chapman Av, +1 508 693-2207.
  • The Ritz Cafe, Circuit Av, +1 508 693-9851.
  • Season's Bar 'n Grille, Circuit Av, +1 508 693-7129.
  • Zapotec Restaurant, 10 Kennebec Av, +1 508 693-6800.
  • Nancy's.
  • Sharky's Cantina, Tex-mex food and drink.
  • Smoke n'Bones.
  • Pomodoro.
  • Offshore Ale Co..
  • Tsunami.

The Captain's Table, 5 Oak Bluffs Av, +1 508 696-0220.

David's Island House, Circuit Av, +1 508 693-4516.

Fishbones Grille, 6 Circuit Av, +1 508 696-8227.

Giordano's, 18 Lake Ave, +1 508 693-0184. Actually three places: family sit-down restaurant with pasta, pizza and seafood; a pizza take-out window; and a fried seafood take-out window.

Linda Jean's, 25 Circuit Ave, +1 508 693-4093. Family restaurant.

Lola's, Beach Rd., +1 508 693-5007. Open Apr–Nov 4PM-11PM for dinner and 10AM-2PM for Sunday brunch. Entertainment nightly until 12:30 AM. This restaurant sells many seafood favorites with a southern flair such as Jumbalaya, Blackened Catfish, Steak from Hell and Swordfish with live entertainment nightly. Family-dining style.

The Lost Pelican Bistro, Lake Av, +1 508 693-3101.

Ocean View Restaurant, 16 Chapman Av, +1 508 693-2207.

The Ritz Cafe, Circuit Av, +1 508 693-9851.

Season's Bar 'n Grille, Circuit Av, +1 508 693-7129.

Zapotec Restaurant, 10 Kennebec Av, +1 508 693-6800.

Nancy's.

Sharky's Cantina, Tex-mex food and drink.

Smoke n'Bones.

Pomodoro.

Offshore Ale Co..

Tsunami.

  • Offshore Ale Co, 30 Kennebec Av, +1 508 693-2626. Open all year from noon to midnight. This is the only brewing company on the island and is a popular visited tourist attraction. They serve lunch and dinner along with their home brewed beer and root beer. Live entertainment varies each week.
  • Lookout Tavern, 8 Seaview Av, +1 508 696-9844.

Offshore Ale Co, 30 Kennebec Av, +1 508 693-2626. Open all year from noon to midnight. This is the only brewing company on the island and is a popular visited tourist attraction. They serve lunch and dinner along with their home brewed beer and root beer. Live entertainment varies each week.

Lookout Tavern, 8 Seaview Av, +1 508 696-9844.