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Condé Nast TravelerJul 15, 2026

Where to Find the Best Gluten-Free Meals on Cape Cod

From seafood shacks and ice cream stands to locally sourced sit-downs, travel and food writer Luke Pyenson shares dining destinations not to be missed.

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  • Mac’s on the PierRestaurantCasual spot with GF fried seafood.
  • Mac’s ShackRestaurantRefined spot with GF fried seafood and sushi.
  • PJ’s Family RestaurantRestaurantGF buns for lobster rolls, dedicated fryer.
  • Elsewhere
  • Pickle Jar KitchenRestaurantFalmouth, United StatesGluten-free sandwiches, salads, and French toast.
  • The PheasantRestaurantDennis, United StatesJerk pork shank with escovitch pickle.
  • BaleineRestaurantDennis, United StatesSister wine bar to The Pheasant.
  • Sweet IzzyRestaurantHarwich Port, United StatesDedicated gluten- and dairy-free ice cream shop.
  • FishRestaurantChatham, United StatesGF fried seafood and globally inspired mains.
  • Chatham Ice Cream BarRestaurantChatham, United StatesGF ice cream creations.
  • Buffy’s Ice CreamIce cream shopChatham, United StatesImaginative gluten-free ice cream sandwiches.
  • Branches Grill and CafeRestaurantChatham, United StatesMost of the menu is gluten-free.
  • Cooke’s SeafoodRestaurantOrleans, United StatesGF lobster rolls and broiled platters.
  • The Lobster PotRestaurantProvincetown, United StatesOffers a physical gluten-free menu.
  • Lewis BrothersRestaurantProvincetown, United StatesHomemade ice cream with safe GF options.
  • Mac’s Fish HouseRestaurantProvincetown, United StatesGF fried calamari and sushi.
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Lonely PlanetJul 8

The best beaches on Cape Cod

With nearly 560 miles of coastline, Cape Cod has a lot of beaches. Here are 12 of the best and why you should visit them.

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  • Cahoon Hollow BeachSightWild beach with dunes, backdrop to The Beachcomber bar.
  • The BeachcomberRestaurantClassic beach bar in an old lifesaving station.
  • Elsewhere
  • Cape Cod National SeashoreNature reserveCape Cod, United StatesCaptures the essence of the Cape with surf and dunes.
  • Race Point BeachSightCape Cod, United StatesBeach with crashing surf and undulating dunes.
  • Province Lands Bike TrailTrailCape Cod, United StatesPaved trail winding between dunes, connecting two beaches.
  • Sandy Neck BeachSightBarnstable, United StatesBest for trail walking and bird-watching.
  • Snack ShackRestaurantBarnstable, United StatesStop here after a hike for fried clams or ice cream.
  • Mayflower BeachSightDennis, United StatesPrettiest bayside beach, gentle waves, good for families.
  • Old Silver BeachSightFalmouth, United StatesFavorite for swimming and sunsets, calm sandbar for kids.
  • Herring Cove BeachSightProvincetown, United StatesFaces west for sunsets, close to Provincetown.
  • Craigville BeachSightCenterville, United StatesBest location for finding sea glass.
  • Four SeasRestaurantCenterville, United StatesLocal institution scooping homemade ice cream since the 1930s.
  • Head of the Meadow BeachSightCape Cod, United StatesWide, sandy beach, good for long walks and bodysurfing.
  • Kalmus BeachSightHyannis, United StatesBest spot for windsurfing due to warm waters and winds.
  • Coast Guard BeachSightEastham, United StatesStunning beach, great for bird-watching and surfing.
  • Nauset BeachSightTruro, United StatesLeast crowded beach, good for watching sunrise and swimming.
  • Race Point LighthouseSightCape Cod, United States
  • Long Point BeachSightProvincetown, United States
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