Padanaram Village in South Dartmouth Was Just Voted the Best Harbor in the U.S.... (Again)
If you have spent any real time around Padanaram, the news that came out the week of June 23rd will not surprise you at all. Padanaram was voted the best harbor in the U.S. ... again. The people who voted already knew. They were not voting for a harbor. They were voting for the place their whole s
Living in South Dartmouth & Padanaram Village
Most people have never heard of Padanaram Village, and honestly, that's part of what makes it so special. Why we kept coming back to South Dartmouth I was born and raised in Dartmouth, and surprisingly, my husband John was too. We met in first grade at Cushman School and spent our entire childhoods
Where to Look for Homes in Dartmouth, MA
If you have started looking for a home in Dartmouth, you have probably already opened three or four real estate sites and noticed something. A lot of the same houses keep showing up. That is not a coincidence, and once you understand why, it changes how you decide where to actually spend your time.
Padanaram Harbor Just Reminded Us Why It Keeps Winning
A full double rainbow set down over Padanaram Harbor last night. It came in right after a passing shower, the kind we get a lot of in late May, and it arced clean across the water from the marina side all the way over toward the bridge. Both bands showed. If you have spent any real time in Padanara
Padanaram Harbor Is Up for Best in the U.S...... Again!
US Harbors runs its annual "Best Harbor in the U.S." contest every spring, and for 2026 the voting is live. Ballots close June 12. Padanaram Harbor in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts is once again in the conversation, which comes as no surprise to anyone who spends time on Buzzards Bay. The harbor ha
Padanaram Village & South Dartmouth Real Estate: A Local's Guide
When someone says Padanaram, the picture that comes to mind is a summer afternoon walking down Bridge Street toward the harbor, the sun reflecting off the water, the steady ka-lunk, ka-lunk of cars crossing the swing bridge, kids on bikes weaving down the sidewalk, the shops on Elm Street busy with
Padanaram Village Kidz Zone Returns for the 2026 Sidewalk Sale
There’s a stretch of Elm Street in Padanaram Village that, for one Saturday every summer, feels like the center of the universe for this little coastal village. A few things you should know about the Padanaram Summer Sidewalk Sale: It always takes place on the last Saturday in July. Roughly 50 vendo
Best Coffee in Dartmouth, MA
Best Coffee in Dartmouth, MA A real local's guide, no Dunkin's allowed I grew up here. I've lived in Dartmouth almost my whole life, and I've watched the coffee scene go from "you have three Dunkins and a Honey Dew" to actually pretty great. The South Coast has caught up. Below are the spots I send
Summer Rental in Padanaram Village | South Dartmouth Home Available July & August Summer 2026
A Rare Full Summer Rental in Padanaram Village This doesn’t happen often. We have a home in Padanaram Village, South Dartmouth with full availability for both July and August… which, if you know the area, is almost unheard of. The house is located on Elm Street, about a 10 minute walk into Padanaram