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A ROU N D TH E SOUTH COA ST
WA R E H A M V I L L AG E
Onset
The Onset Bay Association
keeps residents busy with events
throughout the year. In the spring
there’s an annual Easter egg hunt
and kayak poker run, and when
the weather heats up, there are
fireworks, an illumination night,
blues festival, movie nights, the
Summer of Love Music Series,
and more.
The village of Onset that many know today came to life in the early 1800s when it
was first built as a self-sufficient resort community. The Victorian homes that were
erected, as well as the waterfront cottages and main street storefronts, remain
today. There’s a pride that comes from living in the walkable area that is Onset.
Locals know things like the charms of their corner of New England that comes
equipped with stores, antique shops, ice cream shops, and cafes and that the best
pizza comes from Marc Anthony’s on Onset Avenue.
To buy a home in Onset is to be within steps of the coast. The village is also
two miles from the Cape Cod Canal and 45 miles south of Boston (on a route
that bypasses Cape traffic). The Onset Bay Association hosts events throughout
the year such as the Fourth of July fireworks, blues festivals, and art shows.
In the summer, the association organizes live music every week in an outdoor
amphitheater.
Boaters will find a few different marinas in and near the village, and being at the
head of Buzzards Bay, there’s lots to explore on the open water. Residents have
access to sandy beaches, kayaking, biking, and fishing. Out in Onset Bay is Onset
Island, which is only accessible by boat. There are over 50 houses on the island
and while most are summer homes, some residents live on the island year-round.
In the mid-1800s, Onset became a major resort area.
Tourists flocked to the area by train, sailboat, and steamer,
and businesses like casinos, clubs, and hotels were built to
accommodate the influx of visitors. Today the town remains
a popular summer destination and year-round community.
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