The Summer of 100 Beaches

One Is Too Many — 100 Isn’t Enough

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Destinations: Two or More Days in a Single Base Location

  • Wareham MA: Beach, Lobster Rolls & Bike Loopholes

    Wareham MA: Beach, Lobster Rolls & Bike Loopholes

    Wareham, Massachusetts – Breakfast, Beaches, and a Lobster Roll This Wareham, MA travel guide covers the best breakfast spots, the ‘residents only’ beach loophole, and the great lobster roll debate — all from a local’s perspective. Rarely do I make a trip to the Cape Cod area without stopping by Wareham to visit my friend…

  • Martha’s Vineyard: Beyond the Tourist Towns

    Martha’s Vineyard: Beyond the Tourist Towns

    Martha’s Vineyard – Beyond the Tourist Towns This Martha’s Vineyard travel guide covers the island’s hidden freshwater ponds, the real story behind the Belushi grave, the clay cliffs of Gay Head, and the quiet ‘up island’ roads that most tourists miss. Martha’s Vineyard is an island a short distance off the coast of Woods Hole,…

  • Rocky Neck State Park: Beach, Camping, & Niantic

    Rocky Neck State Park: Beach, Camping, & Niantic

    Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic, Connecticut This Rocky Neck State Park, Connecticut travel guide covers the best tent camping spots, the salt marsh bike ride, and why Niantic is a hidden gem worth exploring. Three trips to Rocky Neck in 2021. One rainout, two absolutely worth it. This page combines the best of all three…

Day Trips: Adventures From Home Base Or On The Road

  • Old Orchard Beach ME: Pier, Arcades & Beach Food

    Old Orchard Beach ME: Pier, Arcades & Beach Food

    New England’s ultimate, high-energy sandbox and a nostalgic throwback to the classic American seaside resort. This guide to Old Orchard Beach, Maine covers everything from the historic pier and Palace Playland arcades to the best fried dough and the quiet contrast of Ocean Park. The energy here is infectious, fueled by a vibrant mix of…

  • Popham Beach ME: Fort, Sandbars & Coastal Views

    Popham Beach ME: Fort, Sandbars & Coastal Views

    An old stone fort to explore, one of the largest sandy beaches in Maine, and a small coastal village. This Popham Beach, Maine travel guide covers the best ways to enjoy the massive sandy beach, explore the Civil War fort, and find the best seafood in town — including the only place in town. Popham,…

  • Chebeague Island Day Trip: Ferry, Bike & Food Guide

    Chebeague Island Day Trip: Ferry, Bike & Food Guide

    Cookies, a Ferry, and Quiet Maine Island Roads Plan a car-free day trip to Chebeague Island by ferry. The adventure starts with fresh-baked cookies in Yarmouth and leads to quiet island roads, a hidden sandbar, and a bowl of the best clam chowder in Maine — all without a car. Getting to Chebeague Island is…