The Menemsha Inn offers first rate amenities to make your stay a pleasure. If activity is what you’re looking for, we have a tennis court, fitness center, ping pong table, basketball, horse shoes as well as crocquet court at The Beach Plum Inn. Rent a bicycle by the hour or the day and tour the quaint winding roads of Menemsha.

The Inn offers a variety of classes and organized activities such as morning yoga or live ball (a cardio tennis-based game) throughout the year. Check our calendar or ask the front desk staff to see what’s being offered during your stay. Satisfy your sweet tooth with cookies and lemonade served in our lobby every afternoon. Grab a bag of fresh popcorn from our concession-style popcorn popper. Or relax and enjoy the spectacular view of the sun slowly setting over Vineyard Sound.

Explore the scenic coastline of Martha’ Vineyard and Elizabeth Islands by boat.  Our guests can book a private charter with  and cruise the waters of Menemsha Pond, enjoy a sunset cruise off Aquinnah or try their hand at catching a Striped Bass or Bluefish on the waters of Vineyard Sound.  There are also weekly trips to Cuttyhunk for their “Lobsters on the Lawn” clambake.

Animal lovers can visit our ponies or alpacas who reside in the pastures throughout the property.  Alpaca’s, similar to llamas, are gentle animals whom have a soft fleece that is shorn each spring. 

Those interested in fiber arts may purchase alapac fleece yarn from our alpacas at the Beach Plum Inn front desk.

Parking passes and walk-on passes are available for all
guests to Lucy Vincent Beach. 
Walk-on passes are available for Squibnocket Beach.  

Details and restrictions are available by contacting 
the front desk.. 

Or you can follow the trail
through the woods to
Memensha Public Beach.
We’ll provide you with towels,
beach chairs and umbrellas. 

Whether you’re in the mood to sample the Island's best seafood in a casual setting or dine on a world class meal from a picturesque vista, our sister Restaurants, the Home Port and Beach Plum Inn Restaurant

Home Port Restaurant

Located just down the hill in Menemsha Village, the Home Port is an island tradition.  Renowned for our lobster dinners, sunset views and famous clam chowder, the Home Port is a must-visit for Island visitors.  As a guest of the Inn, the Front Desk can assist you in making a preferred reservation.  Or order a delicious take-out meal at our back door to enjoy on a picnic table on our deck.

Visit website: The Home Port

Beach Plum Inn Restaurant

Nestled atop a hill overlooking Menemsha Harbor, the Beach Plum Inn Restaurant servers award winning cuisine in a beautiful, intimate setting, giving diners an experience they are not soon to forget.  As a guest of the Inn, the front desk staff may assist you in booking a preferred reservation.

Visit website: Beach Plum Inn Restaurant

B.Y.O.B

Menemsha is a dry town, meaning alcohol cannot be purchased at retail outlets or served in restaurants.  Should you wish to enjoy a cocktail during your stay or at the Home Port and Beach Plum Inn Restaurant, we encourage you to bring your own.  Alcohol may be purchased in Oak Bluffs or Edgartown and some retailers provide up-island delivery.  Click here for their information.

Chilmark and the village of Menemsha have managed to retain a rustic charm and friendly atmosphere enjoyed by its original settlers over 300 years ago.  This is a small community where time slows down, inviting visitors to take a step back from their busy lives and to enjoy the beauty around them. 

Early risers catch a glimpse of wild turkeys, deer and rabbits who freely wander this side of the Island. Morning mist reveals a colorful fishing boat headed out to reap the bounty of the sea while overhead, a gliding osprey carries its catch back to its nest.  Green pastures roll toward the sea while grazing sheep and horses seem to not notice the beauty before them.  A babbling brook carries a fallen leaf through a maze of stones in a quiet woodland setting.  There is a quiet, natural beauty here that stirs the soul.

The sounds of happy children and smell of coconut suntan lotion drifts across the dunes at our picturesque beaches. Bicyclists enjoy the scenic overlooks off a winding road as they pedal towards Aquinnah.  Rustic fishing shacks dot the harbor side, offering the day’s catch.  Shopkeepers chat with tourists as they browse through their colorful merchandise. Ravenous tourists descend on the banks of Menemsha Creek to indulge in a delicious seafood feast from the Home Port Back Door as a kayaker paddles silently across the pond.  This is what a day in Menemsha holds. To plan your day, be sure to talk with our friendly front desk staff who are more than happy to assist you.