Surf and Turf at Martha’s Vineyard
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Just a few miles off the coast of Massachusetts lies Martha’s Vineyard, an island that awaits anybody who is interested in kicking your feet up, putting your toes in the sand or just relaxing and getting away from it all. With the New England coast typically being rocky and rugged, Martha’s Vineyard paints a gentler coast line with a plethora of public beaches, state and historical beaches, harbors and lighthouses that symbolize and dot the New England coast. Public transportation can get you to most of the aforementioned beaches with some accessible by walking to from wherever you are staying on the island.
Joseph Sylvia State Beach, owned by the state and maintained by Dukes County, MA offers roughly two miles of mild beach to enjoy. A leisure walk along the beach and the harvesting of shellfish (which requires a permit) are normal occurrences seen here.
Long Point Wildlife Refuge is home to an ecological array of coastal marine biology that can be experienced through a Wildlife Discover Tour which is offered by the Trustees of Reservations. One can canoe or kayak through the refuge or have an expert naturalist guide you.
Aquinnah Public Beach (Moshup Beach) is a nearby beach consisting of protected cliffs called the Aquinnah Cliffs that are a national landmark. Combining both natural cliffs and soft sand Moshup Beach was voted the Best Walking Beach in America by the Travel Channel. 
Nestled on 7 acres of forest and meadows is Lambert’s Cove Inn and Restaurant on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Definitely catering to the art of dining Lambert’s Cove Restaurant indulges in the likes of lobster bisque and seared scallops with a truffle cauliflower puree. The freshness of their sides is directly linked to the garden along with their homemade soups and bread.
Fishbones Grill and Waterfront Café, which is located on the dockside of the Oak Bluffs Harbor, offers all that you would expect being next to the sea. Their menu ranges from market priced lobster, choice mussels and clams all the way to chicken fingers for the kids. There is fare for everyone at Fishbones Grill and Waterfront Café.
For those of you looking for value in your stay on Martha’s Vineyard the months of October through March offer great rates for lodging and you are still getting the beauty that lasts year round. The Mansion House at Martha’s Vineyard offers lodging, a health club, a spa and a restaurant. The Mansion House offers Martha’s Vineyard lodging specials all within view of the Vineyard Sound. One just takes the ferry over from the mainland and you are just steps away from your room.
If you’re in to camping then there is only one place to go and that is the Martha’s Vineyard Family Campground that is just 1 ½ miles from the Vineyard Haven ferry terminal. This campground also offers cabins to rent if you are not into roughing it. Amenities at the campground include restrooms, hot showers, general store, laundromat, playground and recreation area. There are bikes, mopeds and cars to rent or you can just take a shuttle or taxi.
For any time of the year Martha’s Vineyard allows visitors to explore the beaches, experience exquisite seafood and stay in luxury or take the family camping. For more information on Martha’s Vineyard you can visit the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce.
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