Lobsters, Lighthouses and the Massachusetts Shore

After a long day at the beach, Woodman's is any seafood lovers dream. The restaurant is situated along the main road in Essex, Mass. about a 1/4 mile from the bay where some of the world's most succulent lobsters are caught daily. Fisherman bring their fresh catch to the restaurant, which is then transferred to water tanks outside of the restaurant. Hungry visitors line up to pick the live lobster of choice out of the tanks and to then watch Woodman's brave staff drop the lobsters into huge pots of boiling water.

The restaurant is super casual and the lobsters are as fresh as they come. The best part: each lobster is a mere $20. Ahh, the life of a seafarer . . .

A friend of mine once told me of this hidden beach that only the locals knew of. This little inlet is called Wingaersheek Beach; you have to drive down a windy residential road to reach the water. If you are looking for a romantic walk on the beach with tiny crabs and beautiful sand dollars at your feet -- this is the place for you. Wingarersheek is also a great place to take the family; there are beautiful rock formations to sit on and watch the water. Sometimes whales can be seen in the distance about 1000 ft. off of the shoreline. The beach is very private; a perfect place to reflect, relax and have a good time with your loved ones.