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Cape Cod Summer Bucket List

Cape Cod Summer 2025 is officially here, and it's shaping up to be one of the best yet! Whether you're a local, a day-tripper, or planning a Cape getaway, we’ve curated the ultimate Cape Cod Summer Bucket List filled with the top things to do, see, and experience this season. From beach days and seafood feasts to iconic events and hidden gems, there’s something for everyone. How many can you check off the list?

Bucket List:

  • Catch a Cape Cod sunset - some of our favorite spots are Race Point (Provincetown), Old Silver Beach (North Falmouth), Chapin Beach (Dennis), and Paine's Creek (Brewster). Read our full Sunset Guide list for more info. If you're a morning person, make sure you check out our Sunrise Guide too!

Photo by @capeology

    Photo by @kathrynkonwerski

    • Catch a Cape Cod Baseball League Game - watch a summer collegiate baseball game in one of the towns on Cape!
    Cape Cod Baseball League

    Photo by @officialccbl

    • Jump off Jaws Bridge - what better way to honor the 50th Anniversary of the film's release than to take the thrilling Jaws Bridge Jump for your summer rite of passage. The bridge is famous for being in the movie Jaws, filmed on Martha's Vineyard.

    Jaws BridgePhoto by @jon_stockstill

    Photo by @funtereats

    • Try the lobster ice cream at Ben & Bill's - located at 209 Main Street, Falmouth, taste the lobster ice cream if you're brave enough!

    Photo by @smmotor49

    • Visit one of the islands - take a ferry and visit Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket. Makes for a great day trip! PS don't forget to read our Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Guides before you go.

    Photo by @throughkelseyslens

    • Attend the T. Jazelle Stack Bash - their 6th Annual Stack Bash is happening on June 28th from 10 AM until 4 PM! Capeology is honored to be one of the local vendors at the event this year, alongside some amazing small businesses. Shop with us in person at Stack Bash and you'll get to shop a special sneak peek product! Music, pop-ups, major sparkle, good vibes, and more. TJ swag bags for the first 100 customers! T. Jazelle Boutique is located at 416 Main Street, West Dennis, MA.

    Photo by @tjazelle

    • Dinner on the beach - some of your favorite spots are Nauset Beach (Orleans), Race Point Beach (Provincetown), and Gray's Beach (Yarmouth Port). 

    Photo by @justlynnieslilsonshines

    • Grab a drink on Pelham's Rooftop - Pelham is the only rooftop experience on Cape Cod! Enjoy a drink and an app while enjoying the views with friends and family this summer. 

    Photo by @pelhamhospitality

    • Visit the Cape Cod Potato Chips lighthouse - yes, the lighthouse on the bag is real! Visit and take a picture in front of Nauset Lighthouse located in Eastham. Want to visit other lighthouses? Check out our Lighthouse Guide for more info.

    Photo by @capecodchips

    • Walk a Cape Cod Boardwalk - Sandwich Boardwalk is officially open again and better than ever! Walk the scenic path to the beach for a beautiful sunset. The full list of our favorite Cape Cod Boardwalks can be found in our Boardwalk Guide!

    Photo by @james.penswick

    • Go mini-golfing - some of our favorites are Pirate's Cove (pictured below in South Yarmouth), Cataumet Light (Cataumet), and Skull Island (Yarmouth)! Looking for some more family-friendly activities? Check out our Best Family-Friendly Spots Guide! 

    Photo by @capeology

    • Try a new local coffee shop - grab a cup of coffee from a coffee shop on Cape Cod! Check out our Coffee Guide for some of our favorite spots! 

    Photo by @lighthousekeeperspantry

    • Take a scenic drive on 6A - take the 62-mile scenic route of Cape Cod starting in Bourne and ending in Provincetown. 

    6APhoto by @capeology

    • Conquer the famous onion ring tower at Flying Bridge - thick, hand-cut onion rings, you won’t want to miss. Bring your friends, this is one big tower! Read the full list of our favorite spots to grab onion rings here.

    Photo by @flyingbridge1

    • Try a vineyard or brewery - some of our favorite spots are Cape Cod Winery (East Falmouth), Cape Cod Beer (Hyannis), Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod (Truro), Bad Martha Farmer's Brewery & Brewpub (East Falmouth), and Naukabout Brewery and Taproom (Mashpee). Check out our "Brewery Guide" before you go! 

    Cape Cod Winery

    Photo by @capecodwinery

    • Shop on Main Street - stroll up and down Main Street in every town on the Cape and the Islands.

    Main Street FalmouthPhoto by @capeology

    • Catch some live music - grab dinner and a drink from one of your favorite local restaurants, and enjoy the live music!  

    Photo by @jimdanielsphotography

    • Shop our jewelry line in person! Located in stores in Falmouth, Hyannis, Yarmouth Port, Dennis, Harwich Port, Brewster, Edgartown, Vineyard Haven, and Oak Bluffs! Link to see all of the stores in detail with their full addresses can be found here.

    Photo by @capeology

    Photo by @agreene14

    Photo by @backdoordonuts

    Photo by @pizzawolves

    Hydrangea Driveway

    Photo by @greyladygirl

    Photo by @chathamcandymanor

    Photo by @captainparkers

    Photo by @milk_maplephotography

    • Take an outdoor shower - nothing like a refreshing shower after a long day at the beach! Handcrafted on Cape Cod, Cape Cod Shower Kits has the best outdoor showers on the Cape. 

    Photo by @capecodshowerkits

    Still need a place to stay this summer? Seatucket Cottage in East Falmouth is a newly renovated 3-bedroom home that sleeps up to 6 people and even includes water access to Green Pond (0.1 mile from the property) for paddleboarding and kayaking! They only have two full summer weeks left (7/19 - 7/26 and 8/16 - 8/23) and two shorter stay options available (7/16 - 7/19 and 8/23 - 8/27). Amenities include: AC, outdoor shower, fire pit, corn hole, BBQ grill, and more. Send them an inquiry to book your summer stay!

    Seatucket Cottage

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