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Plum Island, MA, home to our boutique hotel Blue—Inn on the Beach is known for its fresh seafood at every turn. Lobster rolls on the beach, oysters on the half shell in downtown Newburyport—this North Shore town has it all.

When visiting Blue—Inn on the Beach, on peaceful Plum Island, our guests like to pop over to Newburyport, about a 10-minute drive away, to enjoy all the perks of this quaint North Shore town. Newburyport has so many great restaurants to choose from, we have a recommendation for whatever mood you're in.

Our boutique Plum Island hotel Blue—Inn on the Beach is located right on the beach, where it's so nice to spend a weekend relaxing in the beauty and serenity of Plum Island. With that in mind, sometimes our guests don't want to wander too far afield to enjoy a meal out.

Whether spending the day at the beach or shopping on Commercial Street, however you work up an appetite, we've got you covered with recommendations for the best lunch in Provincetown.

Learn more about the best local seafood shacks on Cape Cod from our team of boutique hotel experts on the Cape.

We love summers on the Vineyard, with time spent at the beach, exploring the island, and eating out at all the fabulous restaurants. While we serve our signature small plates breakfast at of our boutique Edgartown hotels, guests at Oak Bluffs hotel, Summercamp, often enjoy heading out to find the best places to brunch on Martha's Vineyard.