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For 33 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 Outdoor Restaurant to take in the views or get the scoop on the Best Ice Cream Shop, a native Cape Codder making a day trip to Nantucket 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 2024 winners!
You’re the BEST!
Christina Galt, Digital Editor, Cape Cod Life Publications
Thank you to our 2024 Presenting Sponsor: The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod!
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!
Mayflower Beach
Dennis | Mid Cape
Joseph Sylvia State Beach
Oak Bluffs/Edgartown | Martha's Vineyard
Red River Beach
Harwich | Lower Cape
South Cape Beach
Mashpee | Upper Cape
Nauset Beach
Orleans | Lower Cape
South Beach/Katama Beach
Edgartown | Martha's Vineyard
Congratulations to our first-time winners!
The Blu Pearl Spa Luxury Day Spa
Falmouth | Upper Cape
Blooming Resale & Consignment
North Falmouth, MA | Upper Cape
Treehouse Lodge
Woods Hole | Upper Cape
Saga Fusion
Marstons Mills | Mid Cape
Love Live Local
Hyannis | Mid Cape
Superior Lobster and Seafood
Sandwich | Upper Cape
Pelham On The Rise Bakery
Dennis Port | Mid Cape
Dennis Festival Days
West Dennis | Mid Cape
Wellfleet Preservation Hall
Wellfleet | Outer Cape
The Club at New Seabury
Mashpee, MA | Upper Cape
Payomet Performing Arts Center
North Truro | Outer Cape
Metamorphosis
Provincetown | Outer Cape
Whistle Stop Ice Cream – Monument Beach
Monument Beach | Upper Cape
Saltwater Serpent
Provincetown | Outer Cape
West End Racing Children’s Community Sailing
Provincetown | Outer Cape
Salon Fabulous
Chatham | Lower Cape
Osterville Jewelers
Osterville | Mid Cape
The Rooftop at Pelham House Resort
Dennis Port | Mid Cape
Island Outfitters Mashpee Commons
Mashpee | Upper Cape
Ice Cream Smuggler
East Dennis | Mid Cape
Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen
Sandwich, MA | Upper Cape
Chatham 4th of July Fireworks
Chatham | Lower Cape
Lily’s Florist and Gifts
South Yarmouth | Mid Cape
Fein Things
South Dennis | Mid Cape
Off The Grid
Sandwich | Upper Cape
Ocean 193
Provincetown, MA | Outer Cape
Luke’s Fine Wine & Spirits
Dennisport | Mid Cape
Cape Abilities Thrift
West Yarmouth | Mid Cape
Dino’s Pizza & Sports Bar
Mashpee, MA | Upper Cape
The Spotted Cod
Sandwich, MA | Upper Cape
Bread + Roses Bookstore and Café
Hyannis | Mid Cape
Esthetics by Evette
Provincetown | Outer Cape
Find the Cape's favorite lobster roll
CRU Oyster Bar
Nantucket | Nantucket
Lobster Pot
Provincetown | Outer Cape
Sesuit Harbor Cafe
Dennis | Mid Cape
Lookout Tavern
Oak Bluffs | Martha's Vineyard
JT’s Seafood Restaurant
Brewster | Lower Cape
What are the best activities for kids across the Cape & Islands?
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
Brewster | Lower Cape
Flying Horses Carousel
Oak Bluffs | Martha's Vineyard
Art’s Dune Tours
Provincetown | Outer Cape
Cape Cod Children’s Museum
Mashpee | Upper Cape
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Nantucket | Nantucket
2024 Annual Photo Contest
21 winners across 5 categories including our Grand Prize Winner!
View all winners or explore by category.
Seascapes
Cape Characters
Kids & Pets
Recognizable Places
Photographers' Choice
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