Family Beach Vacation
Martha's Vineyard offers a range of lodging and activities

Discover some great options for your family beach vacation. Martha's Vineyard has a wide selection of lodging options, charming towns to explore and beautiful beaches.

If you have not been to the Vineyard before, you are in for a treat. A part of any vacation is feeling like you are getting "away", and you will absolutely feel that on this island.

Although many celebrities, famous musicians and high profile politicians spend time on the island, you will feel a relaxed, casual atmosphere most everywhere.

If you are a frequent visitor to the island, timeshares are a cost-effective way to stretch your vacation dollar. Timeshare vacationers enjoy first-class amenities such as large rooms, fully-equipped kitchens and spas, and their children grow up calling their Martha's Vineyard vacation timeshare their second home.

Some of the items that make the Vineyard a great choice for a family beach vacation include:

The beaches ! - many beautiful beaches to discover
Flying horses - great fun grabbing brass rings
Beach picnics and sunsets - fun for the whole family
Live starfish - find them in Menemsha Harbor...a great part of a family beach vacation
Black Dog Tavern and Bakery - great food, an island icon
Charming downtown areas - fun shopping, great restaurants, yummy ice cream
Majestic clay cliffs - fiery red, orange and tan cliffs formed by glaciers
Kayak Rentals - Explore the Vineyard's unique ponds and protected waterways by kayak and discover the teeming wildlife that flourishes along picturesque landscapes - fun for all family members !
Private Boat Charter - Do something really unique and different this vacation...book your own private charter boat with Captain. Experience Martha's Vineyard away from the crowds - your day, your way
Bike paths - great exercise for all family members
Island Alpaca Company - over 50 alpacas, animals similar to llamas in appearance
Miniature golf - a classic family vacation activity
Have FUN with The Lazy Frog
Family campground - the fun of a campfire and smores !
Unique and "anything but run-of-the-mill" clothing and other dry goods and coffee house - Beetlebung
Ballroom Dance Steps
- enjoy a ballroom, hip hop or jazz class - fun for all ages
Peanut Butter Fudge
- or any flavor, all are Great at Murdick's Fudge
Almond Butter Crunch made with fine 70% cacao chocolate and sprinkled with lightly roasted almonds - available at New Moon MagicK Enchanted Chocolates

Luxury Vacation Amenities - if you'd like to splurge...there are top notch lodging and activity choices

Stay at a charming Vineyard Haven Inn...The Doctor's House Bed and Breakfast

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Marthas Vineyard is also a great spot for Fall foliage New England colors and scenery.

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