A PERFECT HOLIDAY BY THE SEA
Arts & Culture
Wonderful collection of paintings from national and local artists. Scheduled demonstrations and openings throughout the summer.
26 locals recommend
Rockport Art Association & Museum
12 Main StWonderful collection of paintings from national and local artists. Scheduled demonstrations and openings throughout the summer.
Wonderful variety of music concerts throughout the year and only a half block away!
77 locals recommend
Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main StWonderful variety of music concerts throughout the year and only a half block away!
Food Scene
Great cozy breakfast/lunch across from the beach...watch the waves while you enjoy a tasty omelet or try Nate's beach burger for a treat! Reasonable prices!
8 locals recommend
Nate's at Front Beach
18 Beach StGreat cozy breakfast/lunch across from the beach...watch the waves while you enjoy a tasty omelet or try Nate's beach burger for a treat! Reasonable prices!
My favorite spot to sit on a cozy balcony overlooking the harbor and munch fresh croissants or strudel and enjoy your coffee in the heart of the Bearskin Neck harbor area.
22 locals recommend
Helmut's Strudel
69 Bearskin NeckMy favorite spot to sit on a cozy balcony overlooking the harbor and munch fresh croissants or strudel and enjoy your coffee in the heart of the Bearskin Neck harbor area.
Pick your lobster from the tank ..or enjoy a freshly prepared lobster, homemade clam chowder or purchase absolutely fresh seafood. East on the little terrace or take home to enjoy!
45 locals recommend
Roy Moore Lobster Co
39 Bearskin NeckPick your lobster from the tank ..or enjoy a freshly prepared lobster, homemade clam chowder or purchase absolutely fresh seafood. East on the little terrace or take home to enjoy!
Wonderful dining room with expansive airconditioned view of Sandy Bay. Broad menu with local seafood options available.
14 locals recommend
Brackett's Oceanview Restaurant
25 Main StreetWonderful dining room with expansive airconditioned view of Sandy Bay. Broad menu with local seafood options available.
The best affordable sub and salad cafe overlooking the harbor with homemade dessert and the BEST chicken salad! A real gem open year round!
11 locals recommend
Hula Moon
27 Pleasant StreetThe best affordable sub and salad cafe overlooking the harbor with homemade dessert and the BEST chicken salad! A real gem open year round!
Enjoy gourmet coffees, pastries and wraps while perched overlooking the harbor on historic Bearskin Neck.
25 locals recommend
Bean & Leaf Cafe
12 Bearskin NeckEnjoy gourmet coffees, pastries and wraps while perched overlooking the harbor on historic Bearskin Neck.
Overlooking the harbor and Motif #1, this personal favorite restaurant offers lunch and dinner with fresh seafood a specialty but plenty of other option. Casual atmosphere.
9 locals recommend
Blue Lobster Grille
15 Dock SquareOverlooking the harbor and Motif #1, this personal favorite restaurant offers lunch and dinner with fresh seafood a specialty but plenty of other option. Casual atmosphere.
Upscale dining in an intimate setting overlooking Main St with harbor views.
46 locals recommend
Feather & Wedge
5 Main StUpscale dining in an intimate setting overlooking Main St with harbor views.
Awesome view at the tip of Bearskin Neck overlooking Sandy Bay. Indoor and patio dining.
44 locals recommend
My Place by the Sea
68 Bearskin NeckAwesome view at the tip of Bearskin Neck overlooking Sandy Bay. Indoor and patio dining.
Perfect spot to enjoy the freshest seafood options and casual fare while strolling Bearskin Neck and the heart of Rockport village historic district.
26 locals recommend
Roy Moore's Fish Shack Restaurant
21 Dock SquarePerfect spot to enjoy the freshest seafood options and casual fare while strolling Bearskin Neck and the heart of Rockport village historic district.
Everything Else
Just steps away from a great sandy beach with restrooms, Great tide pools and rocks to explore at low tide.
38 locals recommend
Front Beach
Just steps away from a great sandy beach with restrooms, Great tide pools and rocks to explore at low tide.
Kayak and bike rentals available, guided or solo kayaking trips along the coastline of Sandy Bay! Rent by hour or day.
19 locals recommend
North Shore Kayak Outdoor Center
9 Tuna WharfKayak and bike rentals available, guided or solo kayaking trips along the coastline of Sandy Bay! Rent by hour or day.
Sightseeing
A few minutes away by car or an esy bike ride, walk the trails around the granite quarries, explore the shoreline tide pools or little museum. Great picnic spot.
115 locals recommend
Halibut Point State Park
Gott AvenueA few minutes away by car or an esy bike ride, walk the trails around the granite quarries, explore the shoreline tide pools or little museum. Great picnic spot.
Comfortable and large whale watch vessel with expert naturalist guide. Sightings guaranteed!
19 locals recommend
7 Seas Whale Watch
63 Seas WharfComfortable and large whale watch vessel with expert naturalist guide. Sightings guaranteed!
Famous subject of painters and photographers, the motif now memorializes Rockport lobsterman by the addition of their uniquely painted bouys situated one of the harbor wharfs.
34 locals recommend
Motif #1
Bradley WharfFamous subject of painters and photographers, the motif now memorializes Rockport lobsterman by the addition of their uniquely painted bouys situated one of the harbor wharfs.
Entertainment & Activities
Behind the school is a fabulous playground with every sort of climbing, crawling, balancing, swinging or sliding option for kid's fun. Tennis courts and ball fields
Rockport Middle School
26 Jerdens LnBehind the school is a fabulous playground with every sort of climbing, crawling, balancing, swinging or sliding option for kid's fun. Tennis courts and ball fields
Can't miss a whale watch for family fun! Fishing charters also available. www.yankeefleet.com
Yankee Fleet
1 Parker StCan't miss a whale watch for family fun! Fishing charters also available. www.yankeefleet.com
Quieter beach within quick walk where kayaks can be launched. Popular with scuba divers. Also location for summer Sunday night band concerts and our famous 4th of July gigantic bonfire.
16 locals recommend
Back Beach station
Quieter beach within quick walk where kayaks can be launched. Popular with scuba divers. Also location for summer Sunday night band concerts and our famous 4th of July gigantic bonfire.
Small beach with great climbing rocks popular with divers. A nice walk from the central town area with stops at The Headlands park at the mouth of the harbor,
27 locals recommend
Old Garden Beach
Small beach with great climbing rocks popular with divers. A nice walk from the central town area with stops at The Headlands park at the mouth of the harbor,
A lovely park across from Front Beach with playground, pond and open areas perfect for a picnic, relaxing or enjoying the occasional community or musical events.
6 locals recommend
Mill Brook Meadow Park
A lovely park across from Front Beach with playground, pond and open areas perfect for a picnic, relaxing or enjoying the occasional community or musical events.
No trip to Rockport is complete without a whale watch adventure!
41 locals recommend
Cape Ann Whale Watch
415 Main StNo trip to Rockport is complete without a whale watch adventure!