Head to the friendly city of West Yarmouth
The beaches and other outdoor surroundings create an inviting atmosphere in West Yarmouth. Travelers to this welcoming city praise the seafood restaurants, shopping and golfing. If you need more space to accommodate a family vacation or friends trip, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Sightseeing in and around West Yarmouth
Do you want to discover attractions to visit in the area? Travelers enjoy fun activities like golfing and whale watching. Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that West Yarmouth has to offer. Here are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Cape Cod Inflatable Park (0.3 mi / 0.5 km)
- Cape Cod Carousel (2.5 mi / 4 km)
- Hyannis Youth & Community Center (2.7 mi / 4.3 km)
- Bass River Golf Course (3.6 mi / 5.8 km)
- Cape Codder Water Park (4 mi / 6.4 km)
- Cape Cod Baseball & Bumper Boats (7.7 mi / 12.4 km)
See food by the water's edge
You can't book a West Yarmouth vacation rental without enjoying at least 1 meal along the water's edge. The Skipper Restaurant and Chowder House opened in 1936 and is an area institution. Burn off the calories by wandering the quaint gift and consignment shops downtown. From the annual summer kickoff celebration to the seaside festival, there's always a fun social event happening. If it's water adventures you crave, hop aboard a fishing charter and experience Cape Cod up close and personal. And don't miss the Captain's Mile Walking Tour, which gives you a taste of 18th- and 19th-century Yarmouth.
Heating up and cooling down in the Cape
It's always sunny in Cape CodÉ right? That's true for most of the year, but don't be surprised when you encounter true maritime conditions by the water's edge. It's usually cool, breezy, and pleasant. There's plenty of rain and a reasonable amount of snowfall in the winter, particularly in January and February. When summer arrives, you'll enjoy temperatures in the high 70s. If you're packing for your West Yarmouth vacation rental during these months, you'll need a cardigan and a lightweight jacket to endure slightly brisk evenings.
Water, water, here, there and everywhere
The south end of West Yarmouth is a vision, offering splendid views of Nantucket Sound. On the sides are Hyannis and South Yarmouth. Beach life is everything in West Yarmouth, which you'll discover quickly after happening upon cozy Englewood Beach. It's a family-friendly spot with gentle waves that extend from a cove on Lewis Bay. The plush white sands of Seagull Beach offer a safe and fun environment for the whole family. Typical of the Cape Cod region, you may get lucky and spot a sea turtle or seal while roaming the beaches.
Traveling to and around West Yarmouth
The nearest airport is in Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal), located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard), which is 26.3 mi (42.3 km) away.