The Best of Cape Cod & the Islands 2023
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For 32 years, our loyal readers have been voting for Cape Cod Life’s Annual Best of Cape Cod & the Islands Readers’ Choice Awards.
From restaurants and gift shops to sunset spots and more, our readers have shown love and support to the local businesses, who are the heart and soul of our community.
Whether you’re a visitor trying to find the Best Family Restaurant or Family Activity, a native Cape Codder making a day trip to the Vineyard looking for the Best Beach, or a local in search of the Best Lobster Roll, our digital guide puts the best of Cape Cod and the Islands at your fingertips.
None of this is possible without our readers, who cast their votes and surprise us with their witty, charming, and often astonishing submissions to our Annual Photo Contest. Your support fuels our efforts and propels the dream our publisher Brian Shortsleeve imagined all those years ago. Thank you to everyone who voted this year, and congrats to our 2023 winners!
You’re the BEST!
Christina Galt, Digital Editor, Cape Cod Life Publications
Start exploring the best of Cape Cod!
Dining
Over 150 of the best restaurants on Cape Cod and the Islands!
Food & Drink
The most crave-worthy foods and beverages as voted by our readers!
Lodging
Locals and visitors pick the best lodging across the Cape & Islands!
Shopping
Over 250 local shops and stores that our readers love and recommend!
Things to do
250+ of the best places to go and favorite things to do on Cape Cod!
Our readers voted these Cape Cod's best beaches
Red River Beach
Harwich | Lower Cape
Jetties Beach
Nantucket | Nantucket
Surfside Beach
Nantucket | Nantucket
Old Silver Beach
North Falmouth | Upper Cape
Chapoquoit Beach
West Falmouth | Upper Cape
Nauset Beach
Orleans | Lower Cape
Congratulations to our first-time winners!
Menemsha Fish Market
Chilmark | Martha's Vineyard
Christof’s International Fine Jewelry
Provincetown | Outer Cape
Fig Tree Cafe
Marstons Mills | Mid Cape
The Sweet Life Café
Oak Bluffs | Martha's Vineyard
Bettini Restaurant
Edgartown | Martha's Vineyard
Falmouth Cinema Pub
Falmouth | Upper Cape
Endeavor Sailing Excursions
Nantucket | Nantucket
Agway of Cape Cod – Chatham
Chatham | Lower Cape
Coatue Wildlife Refuge
Nantucket | Nantucket
Great Awakening Coffee House
Hyannis | Mid Cape
The Restaurant & Pub Next Door
Dennis Port | Mid Cape
Shangri-la Kitchen
Nantucket | Nantucket
Little Rock Farm Catering
Vineyard Haven | Martha's Vineyard
Kon Limousine Service
Cotuit | Mid Cape
Who has Cape Cod's favorite lobster roll?
JT’s Seafood Restaurant
Brewster | Lower Cape
Lobster Pot
Provincetown | Outer Cape
Sesuit Harbor Cafe
Dennis | Mid Cape
Lookout Tavern
Oak Bluffs | Martha's Vineyard
CRU Oyster Bar
Nantucket | Nantucket
What are the best rainy-day activities on Cape Cod?
Heritage Museums & Gardens
Sandwich | Upper Cape
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
Brewster | Lower Cape
Whydah Pirate Museum
West Yarmouth | Mid Cape
Cape Cod Museum of Art
Dennis | Mid Cape
Falmouth Cinema Pub
Falmouth | Upper Cape
Wellfleet Cinemas
Wellfleet | Outer Cape
Provincetown Art Association and Museum
Provincetown | Outer Cape
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Nantucket | Nantucket
The Barn Bowl & Bistro
Oak Bluffs | Martha's Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard Museum
Vineyard Haven | Martha's Vineyard
2023 Annual Photo Contest
24 winners across 6 categories, including this year's Readers' Choice Photo.
View all winners or explore by category.
Seascapes
Kids & Pets
Cape Characters
Recognizable Places
Photographers' Choice
Readers' Choice
Advertising Opportunities
Corporate sponsorships available for 2023!
The 32nd year of Cape Cod Life’s Best of Awards is the perfect opportunity to align your brand with the most comprehensive, reader-voted guide in the region by putting your message directly in front of locals and visitors looking for the BEST Cape Cod and the Islands have to offer.
Advertising opportunities include:
- Presenting sponsor
- Platinum sponsors
- Category-specific ad spaces and more!
Contact our sales team to get started!
