Our 54th Season!

Three of Denise’s Favorite Recipes

One of the many reasons guests visit our Nauset Beach hotel year after is year is our homemade continental breakfasts. Many of the dishes we serve are Denise’s own creations, several of which have become signature dishes that she makes throughout the season. She shares three of them here: Swedish Crème Ingredients:1 pint whipping cream1 …

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The Best Waterfront Restaurants on Cape Cod: An Updated Version

Guests at our Nauset Beach hotel often ask us for recommendations on waterfront restaurants, those that offer a great overall experience, not merely a superior location. We shared some of favorites here on our website several years ago, but the restaurant scene on Cape Cod is ever shifting. Clearly, it was time for an update. …

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Cape Cod Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

When we wrote about the Cape Cod Craft Beverage Trail in 2019, we noted that the number of breweries had grown exponentially since Cape Cod Beer, the first microbrewery on the Cape, opened its doors in 2004. Several wineries had joined Truro Vineyards, the first to open, in growing grapes and making wine on our …

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Hiking & Biking the Cape

Cool, sunny days with minimal humidity make spring the perfect time to explore the Cape on foot or on a bike. The Cape Cod Rail Trail, with access right across the street from two bike rental shops in Orleans Center, is a can’t-miss option for biking and hiking. Prefer to walk the road the less …

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Outdoor Dining on Cape Cod

The singular scent of the sea has always been part of the Cape’s allure, just one of many reasons people opt to vacation here, so it’s no surprise that outdoor dining on Cape Cod has always been popular. Yet where it was once typically reserved for ubiquitous Cape Cod clam shacks, the pandemic has made …

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