While You’re Here
Things We’ll Do
There is no itinerary at Casa de los Pinos. There is, however, a rhythm.
The Beach
Both the bay and the Atlantic are a few minutes away, and they're very different experiences. We'll show you both.
Fire Pit & Hot Tub
Evenings after dinner are typically around the fire pit, or in the hot tub under whatever sky we're given.
Provincetown
Galleries, shopping, people-watching, wandering Commercial Street. It never gets old.
Wellfleet
Art galleries, the famous oysters, a slower pace, and a town pier worth an afternoon.
Nature Trails
The Cape Cod National Seashore surrounds us with miles of walking through dunes, bluffs, and woods. Extraordinary and never crowded.
Kayaking
We have two kayaks at the house, always available. Cape Cod Bay is glorious for it.
Paddleboarding & Rentals
With a little advance notice we can arrange paddleboards and similar. Just mention it.
Truro Vineyards
A short drive for a wine tasting in a beautiful, unhurried setting. A good slow-afternoon stop.
Wellfleet Drive-In
One of the last remaining drive-in theatres in New England. Old-fashioned fun of the best kind.
The 1965 Mustang
And if the stars align and the top goes down, consider it a good omen. Not everyone gets that. Just saying.
Restaurants & Provisions
We eat well out here. Filter by area or browse everything.
Fresh-caught fish, excellent sushi, and really fresh oysters. A house favorite.
A Provincetown institution since 1979. Portuguese-inflected seafood, famous chowder, harbor views.
A longtime harborfront classic with a lovely waterside perch and a relaxed, polished atmosphere.
A Provincetown stalwart — beautiful bar downstairs, refined dining room above.
Upscale without being stuffy, earning every bit of the praise. Book ahead.
A cozy, stylish spot with a tight menu and serious wine program. The duck sliders are not to be missed.
Lively, creative, and reliably good. Great for something a bit more casual and fun.
Small, intimate, and beloved. The kind of place that feels like a find even when everyone already knows about it.
A recent addition to Ptown — cocktails, small plates, and a funky bohemian vibe.
Your liquor store in Provincetown.
Don't let the name fool you: cloth napkins, excellent sushi, fresh oysters, craft cocktails.
Order at the window. Find a picnic table. Watch the sunset with a lobster roll. There is nothing better.
New American in a beautiful 1805 mansion with a patio. Wellfleet's most elegant option.
Yes, there's a bookstore attached. Funky, beloved, and very Wellfleet — with a bar downstairs worth descending into.
A Wellfleet institution, good for a casual lunch or dinner. A local favorite for years.
Good stop for groceries and provisions in town.
Fresh local catch, clams, and shellfish. The real thing.
Your liquor store in Wellfleet.
Pizza, salads, sandwiches, ice cream — and the best coffee and pastries in the area. Right on Route 6.
Sandwiches. Right across from the house — a reliable lunch stop.
Buy something wonderful and we'll grill it. Right across from the house.
Your liquor store. We call them package stores in New England. Right across from the house.
Another solid Truro option for provisions.
Fresh local produce right across from the house.
A short drive up in North Truro for groceries and provisions. Worth the trip.
A short drive for basics.
A solid dinner option we've enjoyed.
American fare with a Caribbean accent — generous portions and a reliably good time.
Specialty espresso, smoothies, pastries, quiet outdoor seating. The honey blueberry matcha is worth the detour.
The best coffee in Provincetown, full stop. Locally owned, serious about espresso, lovely patio on Commercial Street.
Stylish and unhurried, great lattes and a vibe to match.
Good Notes
Ticks
Sharks
Beach Parking
National Seashore lots have their own logic — we’ll help navigate. Just don’t show up at Herring Cove on a Saturday in August expecting a smooth experience without a plan.
Pets
The surrounding woods are deeply wild — deer, fox, coyote, the occasional fisher cat — and the rural character of Truro makes it hard on four-legged visitors. We love your animals. We also love them safe and happy. The doggy spa might be their best summer yet.
Hiking
- —Pamet Area Trails — spectacular views of the Pamet River valley and the Atlantic, with remnants of the area’s cranberry harvesting history.
- —Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail — a 1.2-mile loop with a boardwalk winding through a beautiful cedar swamp, transitioning through oak and pine into mature woodland.
- —Small’s Swamp Trail — a quiet 0.6-mile loop through a forest that was once farmland, now slowly reclaiming itself.
- —Pilgrim Spring Trail — an easy 1-mile loop to the site where the Pilgrims drank their first fresh water in New England.
- —Beech Forest Trail — a 1-mile loop in Provincetown through a beautiful beech forest and around a shallow pond, excellent for birding.
For Runners
The Cape Cod Rail Trail is paved, flat, and well-maintained.
Worth Knowing
- —Highland Light in North Truro — one of the oldest lighthouses in the country. Tours are excellent. Book ahead.
- —The hydrangeas — a drive toward Chatham in late July or August is stunning.
- —Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary — beautiful spot for birding and walking.
- —Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown — worth climbing once. The whole town spreads out below you.