Edgartown lighthouse and harbor scene

Things To Do in Edgartown

Let the town move from harbor to beach to water: lighthouse walks, South Beach surf, white village streets, bikes, the Chappaquiddick ferry, and one dinner that keeps the evening close.

Edgartown's best sequence

Harbor, beach, bike or ferry, then dinner under warm windows.

The best things to do here are not far apart, but they need different moods: town light, beach wind, water movement, and a slower evening.

Harbor and lighthouse walks

Follow the water past boats, white houses, and the lighthouse edge before the village gets busy.

South Beach

Give the day real surf, dunes, and Atlantic scale so Edgartown is more than shopping and dinner.

Bikes, ferries, and shoreline roads

A bike ride or small ferry movement adds island texture without turning every hour into a car errand.

Sailing and water time

One boat or harbor outing can make the island feel worth the extra ferry work and room rates.

Downtown Edgartown

Give the village one real stretch of the day

Edgartown can carry more than a quick pre-dinner lap: shops, white houses, harbor turns, lunch, cocktails, and the small visual pleasure of moving through town slowly.

South Beach near Edgartown

One proper beach window changes the whole day

South Beach gives Edgartown a wilder Atlantic edge, balancing the polished harbor with surf, dunes, wind, and sand in the car.

Best move: choose one anchor for the day — town, beach, bike, ferry, or water — then let the smaller stops orbit that mood.

First-timer day

Stay close to town, protect one harbor half-day, one beach window, and one dinner you can walk to.

Couples trip

Use Edgartown for walks, cocktails, a sailing or harbor add-on, and a room that keeps the town easy after dark.

Cape-to-Vineyard add-on

Keep the Vineyard ask modest. Edgartown is strong enough to carry a focused day without a marathon of transfers.

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Bookable experiences

Tours and activities that fit Edgartown's salt-air rhythm

Look for outings that add water, bikes, beach time, or island context without pulling the day away from the harbor.

Things To Do

Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

A comprehensive day trip from Boston to Martha's Vineyard, including visits to Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, and the Gay Head Cliffs.

Things To Do

4 HOURS HOP ON AND OFF ULTIMATE JAWSOME JAWS TOUR

Ultimate Jawsome Jaws Tour Visit the filming sites, step off the bus and explore Edgartown (Amity) Trivia Games and Jawsome prizes Autographs available

Marthas Vineyard Guide

Marthas Vineyard Island Tour

Explore Edgartown and Martha's Vineyard highlights on a guided island tour showcasing scenic views and local landmarks.

Marthas Vineyard Guide

Private and Personalized Martha's Vineyard Tour

A customizable private tour of Martha's Vineyard, including visits to Edgartown Memorial Wharf and Menemsha Public Beach.

Marthas Vineyard Guide

Best of Marthas Vineyard 3 Hour Full Island Tour

Explore Edgartown and the full island of Martha's Vineyard on a comprehensive 3-hour guided tour highlighting key sights and local charm.

Marthas Vineyard Guide

Martha's Vineyard: 6 Town Island Group Tour

A small-group 3-hour island tour covering Martha’s Vineyard’s six towns, with local-guide commentary, seaside views, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Menemsha, Aquinnah cliffs, and other island highlights.

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Electric Bike Tours On Marthas Vineyard The Happyness Factor

Explore Edgartown and Marthas Vineyard effortlessly with guided electric bike tours offered by The Happyness Factor.

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Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Marthas Vineyard Island 2 Hours

Explore Edgartown’s highlights on a private 2-hour guided sightseeing tour of Martha's Vineyard Island.