About Martha's Vineyard

An island off Cape Cod, south of Boston in Massachusetts, only accessible by boat or plane, Martha’s Vineyard is divided into six towns, each with a distinct personality. During the whaling era, sea captains and merchant traders created elegant homes on the Island. From 1872, when the railway came to Wood’s Hole, summer residences began to be built. In 1974, Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster ‘Jaws’ was filmed on the Island, with many island residents appearing in scenes. The film is still shown regularly at local theatres. Today the Vineyard is a place where people go to relax and enjoy its pleasant summer weather and many beautiful beaches.