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Just seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod, the island of Martha's Vineyard is a world of its own – a spirited place to spend carefree days with family and friends or enjoy time all to yourself. Explore picturesque harbors, magnificent beaches, historic towns. Hike the endless trails through meadows, forest, and along the coast. Enjoy outdoor farmers and artisan markets, or just sit in the sand and watch the sun set on another relaxing day on the island.
See also Martha's Vineyard Beaches, How to Get Here, Martha's Vineyard Events, and Island Towns.
Size
100 square miles
Settled
1642
Towns
Aquinnah (Gay Head)
Chilmark
Edgartown
Oak Bluffs
West Tisbury
Vineyard Haven (Tisbury)
Distance from Mainland
7 miles
Population
Winter approximately 20,000 (Census 2020) and Summer 200,000
Average High Temperatures
May 65F • June 74˚F • July 80˚F • August 80˚F • September 74˚F
Lighthouses
Gay Head, Edgartown, West Chop, East Chop, Cape Poge