Spring is finally here and the buzz of that seasonal Island energy is in the air! Buildings are being painted and refreshed, business owners are busy readying their seasonal businesses for re-openings and we can barely contain our excitement for another fun-filled and action-packed season on Martha’s Vineyard!  It seems every ...

If you’ve spent time on Martha’s Vineyard, you’ve probably noticed oysters on almost every menu. This delicious and salty delicacy has grown in popularity in recent years, but oysters have been around on the island for a long time. Did you know that most of the oysters you enjoy on Martha’s Vineyard are raised on oyster farms? ...

Each year there are a handful of new businesses that open up on Martha’s Vineyard, from restaurants to boutique clothing stores to local art galleries. At Point B | Compass, we are always looking for small businesses to support, and this year we are especially excited about the new Catboat Coffee Co. Catboat Coffee is now officiall...

The annual Best of the Vineyard competition from Martha’s Vineyard Magazine is now underway! Now is the time to vote for your favorite Martha’s Vineyard events, activities, businesses, and more! We’re sharing our Point B Picks to help inspire your choices for 2023. Voting is open through April 1st at 11:59 pm EST and to help y...

There is something simply magical about the Island of Martha’s Vineyard during the winter months. The once-busy streets are quiet, the trails and bike paths too, and the beaches tranquil and private. Unlike any other time of the year, you can really enjoy nature and the beauty of the Island in silence and feel like you have the who...

Martha’s Vineyard is home to so many incredible artists, and one of our favorite kinds of art to enjoy here on the Island is live music. The summer months are full of busy restaurants hosting talented musicians and featuring live music most nights of the week. However, you may be surprised at just how many exciting options there ar...

As we settle into 2023 we hope you’re still feeling motivated and inspired to learn new things and take up new hobbies. One of our goals is to always be providing you with the best local information to help you make the most of our dynamic Island, and we think our local Martha’s Vineyard libraries can help support continued learnin...

While many visitors know Martha’s Vineyard food through its more seasonal options, such as warm apple fritters from Back Door Donuts, fresh lobster rolls from The Lookout, and stuffed quahogs or “stuffies” from Menemsha Fish Market, there were some incredible restaurants open in the winter that are ready to delight your palate. We’...

In the winter months, we’re often asked “does Martha’s Vineyard get snow?” The answer is generally yes, but not too much, but we can’t be sure just how often we’ll get to experience Martha’s Vineyard in the snow. Because Martha’s Vineyard is located in New England it inherently lends itself to unpredictable weather. Plus the nature...

We’re often being asked by visitors and new residents “what is there to do on Martha’s Vineyard in the winter?” While many of our businesses are seasonal and won’t reopen until the spring, there are ample businesses that remain open throughout the year to keep us Island residents and visitors well-fed, inspired and entertained. We ...