Martha’s Vineyard Blog

Martha’s Vineyard Insider Tips – Off The Beaten Track Vacation

Lucy Vincent Beach

Owning a Martha’s Vineyard Inn has given us the wonderful opportunity to explore this New England vacation spot and discover the hidden gems which only the locals know about. Here are some of our tips for you next getaway to Martha’s Vineyard: Beaches after mid-Sept Many of Martha’s Vineyard’s pristine beaches are open and accessible […]

World Cup 2026 – Boston and New England Travel Ideas

Soccer Books on Shelf

World Cup Trip To Boston and Martha’s Vineyard Whether you call the beautiful game “football” or “soccer”, supporters from around the globe will be arriving in North America in the summer of 2026 to cheer on their respective countries in the Football World Cup. A perfect opportunity to bundle sports fun with a World Cup […]

Martha’s Vineyard Hidden Gems – Squibnocket Pond Reservation South

Boardwalk and Lily Pond at Squibnocket Pond Reservation

There are so many stunning locations for hiking on Martha’s Vineyard it is easy to run out of superlatives to conjure up the incredible natural beauty of the landscapes to which you will be treated. But the Squibnocket Pond Reservation in Aquinnah is something on a different level ecologically that should not be missed on […]

Best Places To Eat On Martha’s Vineyard

Martha's Vineyard Oysters

Places to eat on Martha’s Vineyard are not hard to come by. There is a plethora of gastronomic goodies, delightful dishes, succulent spreads, mouth-watering menus and tasty treats. Here are some of our favorite places to eat on Martha’s Vineyard. As the island has become a leading location in farm-to-table food and the top foodie […]

Martha’s Vineyard Sustainability – Partnering With Lagoon Pond Association

Aerial view of our Martha's Vineyard B&B

At the Nobnocket Boutique Inn we are continuing to work to minimize our impact on the local environment and to be a good steward of the 1.8 acres of land that make up the property. Most recently we have started a Community Impact Fee to provide financial donations to the Lagoon Pond Association to help […]

Film Festivals On Martha’s Vineyard Take Place Year Round

Film Festival Martha's Vineyard

Reasons to vacation on Martha’s Vineyard are plentiful; breathtaking  beaches, surfing, kayaking the inland ponds, sailing Vineyard Sound, historic lighthouses, doing the “Jaws” tour, (over)indulging at one of the many farm-to-table restaurants, celebrity spotting or simply enjoying one of the best places to stay in New England. But one reason to visit Martha’s Vineyard that […]

Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Things To Do

Martha's Vineyard Museum

A Martha’s Vineyard vacation offers up an incredibly diverse and exciting list of things to do with experiences and sights that make it a wonderful travel destination for all age groups. First things first though; how do you get here? Yes, we are an island and no, there is no bridge. So travelling to this […]

Where on Martha’s Vineyard Was Jaws Filmed?

Jaws Filmed on Martha's Vineyard

In 1974 a 27 year old Steven Spielberg arrived with his film crew on Martha’s Vineyard to film “Jaws”. The young film-maker had decided that rather than going the film studio’s preferred route of filming water scenes in water tanks he would film his adaptation of Peter Benchley’s shark novel in the ocean. The location […]

Martha’s Vineyard Hotels

Martha's Vineyard Beach

Martha’s Vineyard has always been an avid proponent of the “buy-local” philosophy and has tried to maintain a healthy resistance to chains establishing themselves on the island. This has proved successful over the years and has helped keep the island character that is so loved by locals and visitors alike. Inevitably the rise in property […]