Day in Newbury

Located just south of Newburyport, Newbury is a charming town with great beaches, wildlife, outdoor activities, and more. Spend the day in Newbury visiting our members and exploring the area!

Start your day in Newbury with breakfast from Plum Island Provisions! Options include hot and iced coffee, egg sandwiches, and more. You can even walk down to the beach to eat your breakfast with a view. From there, spend the morning golfing at Newbury Golf Center and Ice Cream or Ould Newbury Golf Club. If you’re not a golfer, consider visiting the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, 4,700 acres of diverse habitats including sandy beach and dune, cranberry bog, maritime forest and shrub land, and freshwater marsh.

For lunch, head to Bob Lobster to enjoy a coastal meal with all the New England classics. Spend the afternoon shopping at The Cottage Surf Shop, Colby Farm, and Newbury Kayak and Canoe. The Cottage Surf Shop offers Plum Island merchandise and surf gear, Colby Farm is your one stop shop for all things fresh and local, and Newbury Kayak and Canoe is the perfect spot to stock up on your outdoor gear and equipment.

Grab a pre-dinner drink or cocktail at the Plum Island Beachcoma. Options include rum buckets, fun mixed drinks, margaritas, and more.

Spend the evening dining at the Plum Island Grille, a Mediterranean-style restaurant with stunning sunset views. They’ve always got a fun deal or event going on, such as burger nights, Buck a Shuck nights, live music, and more.

End the night with ice cream from The Cottage Creamery, known for their Plum Island Sandy (Richardson’s ice cream sandwiched between delicious cookies). If ice cream isn’t what you’re looking for, stop by The Cottage Island Market for fine wine, beer, liquor, and more.