There are always fresh oysters at the beach. You may even choose to add them onto your stay, and they will be waiting for you in the cottage!

Keep an eye out for crab shells on the beach, and add live crabs onto your stay to cook in the cottage (seasonal).

Both steamer clams and razor clams can be enjoyed during your visit to Long Beach.

Long Beach is on the migratory path for Elk, so keep an eye out for them in the spring and fall.

When not hibernating, black bears wander the peninsula.

There are many deer that will wander up to the cottage, and are very tame, so unlikely to frighten as you approach.

Look for the Bald and Golden Eagles on the beach

There are over 300 species of birds to look for on the Peninsula.

There are many different types of gulls.

There are many State Parks on the Peninsula for hiking, or simply enjoy long walks on the beach.

The Discovery Trail reaches half way up the Peninsula, and much of it is paved. Many bike retnals are available.

The Peninsula is known for cranberries. Visit in October to see the cranberries harvested in person, or check out the Cranberry Museum any other time.

There is always enough wind on the beach to fly a kite, or plan your visit in August during the International Kite Festival

There are many local open air markets and outdoor concerts on the Peninsula running between May and October.

Check out the Fun Beach Go-Kart Speedway (weather permitting), or the Funland Entertainment Center indoor arcade. Sign up to follow the trail of merchants for even more fun!

There are many museums on th Peninsula. Marsh's Free Museum/Gift Shop is a must.

Visit in February for Museum Month.

Sign up for a horseback ride along the beach.

There are multiple options for Golfing on the Peninsula, including putt putt mini golf.

There are many options for fishing during your stay, from surf-fishing or charter boat rentals.

There are many restaurants on the Peninsula, most of which feature local seafood. MyCovio’s is only a 20 min walk down the beach.

Many coffee houses are also within walking distance of the Beah Cottage.

Bakeries, ice cream and other sweet shops are sprinkled along the Peninsula.