Martha's Vineyard The island of Martha's Vineyard, 20 miles long and nine miles wide at its greatest width, is bounded by Vineyard Sound, Nantucket Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean. Only five miles off Cape Cod, this very special triangular-shaped island is noted for its varied geological landscape, the individual character of its towns and residents, and its noted visitors, some of whom, charmed by the ambiance, settled permanently.
The Sea The most enduring factor that has shaped the character of the island has been the sea and the beaches. At first the sea was the highway for trade, commerce and sustenance. It was the primary way early residents earned a ...Martha's Vineyard Overview