At the southern tip of Cape Cod lies the tiny sea-spray village of Woods Hole. A famous port for ferries shuttling to the island of Martha’s Vineyard, Woods Hole captures visitors with its antique seaside charm and bounty of maritime culture.
This is the wonderful view that you will enjoy from many of our rooms.
Eat
Enjoy famous waterside restaurants offering hearty breakfasts, relaxing lunches, or true Cape Cod dinners featuring local seafood and delicacies.
- Shuckers World Famous Raw Bar & Cafe
- Captain Kidd Restaurant and Bar
- Water Street Kitchen and Public House
- Maison Villatte
- Landfall Restaurant
- Coffee Obsession Cyber Cafe
- Woods Hole Market & Provisions
- Quicks Hole Taqueria
- LeeSide Pub
- Pie in the Sky
Shop
Leave your car at the Sands of Time and stroll through the village, charmingly split at Main Street by an old fashioned drawbridge, making way for the elegant sail craft, fishing boats, and sophisticated marine research vessels. Browse local artist galleries and gift shops nestled among the many waterfront dining options.
- Candy Go Nuts
- Handworks Co-Operative Art Gallery
- Masterson Made
- Marine Biological Laboratory Gift Shop
- Soft as a Grape
- Under the Sun Gift Shop
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Gift Shop
Explore
Lie on sandy beaches, ride the Shining Sea Bikeway, and explore the museums and Aquarium. Or, photograph the majestic Nobska Lighthouse and tour the fascinating Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, renowned for the discovery of the Titanic, and dedicated to exploring the life of the sea.
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Plan your stay
The Sands of Time looks forward to welcoming you as our next guest.