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Route 1 bridge in Mareth closed nights through November 20. See detours

GET OUT THERE, TAKE IT SLOW

The good stuff
is out there.

Take the path to the point, catch a ferry, or stay a while at the harbor counter.

The Lighthouse TrailCOAST & TRAILS
SALTASH

The Lighthouse Trail

A granite path leads to a white point light and wide-open Atlantic views.

◔   Low tide · best light along the outer ledges.
Explore Saltash
Sea kayakingON THE WATER
LITTLE WREN

Sea kayaking

Paddle the protected island coves with a local guide and a small group.

◔   Launch near slack water; check conditions with your guide.
Explore Little Wren
Passenger ferry crossing to a spruce islandISLAND LIFE
MARETH

Island ferries

Take the passenger ferry out for a day of walking, birding, and salt air.

◔   High tide 4:12 pm · best time for the ferry. Check the day’s sailing.
Explore Mareth
Oyster shacksLOCAL FLAVOR
MARETH

Oyster shacks

Taste the coast at a harbor counter serving oysters from nearby waters.

◔   Ask what was harvested this morning.
Explore Mareth
Seascape paintings in a converted boathouse galleryART & MAKERS
COBB HARBOR

Galleries & studios

Meet the makers in converted net lofts, from woodwork to coastal prints.

◔   First Saturday open studios · 10 am–4 pm.
Explore Cobb Harbor
Granite tide pools at low tide with rockweed and a sea starLOW-TIDE WALKS
PORT ALDER

Tide pooling

Look closely among the ledges for periwinkles, sea stars, and tiny crabs.

◔   Best at a falling tide; leave living things where you find them.
Explore Port Alder

Want to build a day around the water?

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