Cape Cod Family Resorts for Kids, Teens & Parents
Why Families Love Red Jacket Resorts on Cape Cod
Pack the swimsuits and grab the snacks. Your Cape Cod family getaway starts here. With four beachfront resorts in South and West Yarmouth, Red Jacket is where kids run free, teens find their own fun and parents finally get to sit down. Splash in the pool, hunt for seashells, and make memories that stick.
Plan Your Cape Cod Family Vacation
Family-sized rooms, kid-approved meals, and nonstop fun at Cape Cod’s favorite beach resorts.
A Cape Cod family vacation works best when everyone gets something they love. Younger kids head straight for the pool and the sand, while teenagers want more freedom and more to do. Red Jacket Resorts gives every age a reason to look forward to the trip, with family rooms, dining and activities a short walk from the beach in South Yarmouth.
Family-Friendly Accommodations on Cape Cod
Comfort that brings families closer
Family vacations aren't one-size-fits-all. Red Jacket Resorts offers accommodations for different family sizes and travel styles, from rooms with two beds and adjoining options to family suites, bunk-bed accommodations, cottages, and vacation rentals.
At Red Jacket Beach Resort, families can choose from family suites, bunk accommodations, and Vacation Cottages, while Green Harbor Resort offers spacious cottages, suites, and townhouses with fully equipped kitchens that work particularly well for longer family stays.
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Cape Cod Family Activities for Every Age
Nonstop fun for kids, smiles for everyone
There's no shortage of ways to keep the family entertained. Spend sunny days swimming and playing on the beach, cool off in indoor and outdoor pools, or challenge each other to a game of pickleball, basketball, putting, or mini golf depending on your resort.
Seasonal programming adds even more to the experience, with activities that can include pirate shows, animal encounters, crafts, movie nights, games, and live entertainment. Green Harbor also offers on-site bikes, canoes, miniature golf, and shuffleboard, while Red Jacket Beach Resort features pickleball courts and a heated zero-entry kids' pool. Activities vary by property and season.
On-Site Summer Activities
Summer adds even more to do without leaving the resorts. Kids and teens can pick up glitter tattoos or mermaid (glitter) hair, join baseball clinics with the Cape Cod Baseball League's YD Red Sox, or take on a video game challenge on the Amazin' Gamin' Bus, a game truck with seven big screens where up to 28 can play at once. Glitter tattoos and mermaid hair are available for an additional fee, and the events calendar has this season's schedule. Browse all Red Jacket activities.
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Family-Friendly Dining Made Easy
Kid-approved eats, stress-free treats.
Family meals shouldn't require complicated planning. Red Jacket Resorts offers relaxed dining options where kids can find familiar favorites and parents can enjoy fresh coastal flavors, all without traveling far from the beach or pool.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Tides & Tavern at Red Jacket Beach Resort, or head to Blue Water Resort for casual dining at Jonah's and other seasonal options. Whether you're sitting down for a family meal or grabbing something between activities, dining is designed to fit naturally into your day.
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Discover every family-friendly detail at Red Jacket Resorts! Click on a resort name below to explore all available rooms, check out unique amenities, and find the perfect fit for your next vacation.
Find the Best Cape Cod Family Resort for Your Stay
Every family vacations differently. Choose the Red Jacket Resort that best matches the way yours likes to travel.
Blue Water Resort
Spend the day between Blue Water's private beach, indoor and outdoor pools and Jonah's Family Arcade before enjoying family programming or seasonal live music. A putting green and basketball hoop add more ways to play, making it a good fit for families traveling with teens. Reciprocity with neighboring Riviera Beach Resort means the two resorts feel like one, so families can wander over for breakfast at The Deck, a treat from the candy bar or a change of pool scenery, then head back to Blue Water for the arcade.
Blue Water Resort
Red Jacket Beach Resort
Private beach access, indoor and outdoor pools, a zero-entry kids' pool, pickleball, dining, seasonal family entertainment, and spacious family accommodations make the flagship resort an excellent all-round choice. Parents can even make time for a treatment at The Spa while enjoying a full-service resort experience.
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Riviera Beach Resort
Riviera Beach Resort pairs a sprawling private beach with indoor and outdoor pools, family-friendly activities, adjoining rooms, and spacious suites. It's an easy choice for parents looking for a relaxed beachfront vacation where plenty of the entertainment is right outside the room.
Riviera Beach Resort
Green Harbor Resort
For families who want more space, Green Harbor Resort offers cottages, suites, and townhouses with fully equipped kitchens alongside a private beach, heated outdoor pool, bikes, canoes, mini golf, and shuffleboard. The residential-style accommodations make it particularly well suited to longer Cape Cod family vacations.
Green Harbor Resort
Cape Cod, Kid Style
Cape Cod Vacations with Teens
Teenagers don't always want the same vacation as their younger siblings. Cape Cod gives them room to explore, with long beach days, bike rides, pickleball and arcade games, all close enough that the whole family can regroup over dinner each evening.
Blue Water Resort: A Lively Base for Teens
With a private beach, indoor and outdoor pools, Jonah's Family Arcade and seasonal live music by the water, Blue Water Resort is an easy base for families with teens. Blue Water and neighboring Riviera Beach Resort feel like one big resort, so teens can start the day with breakfast or a stop at the candy bar at The Deck, then head back to the beach, the pool or the arcade at Blue Water.
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Things to Do in South Yarmouth with Teens
Spend a day at Seagull Beach or Bass River Beach, take on the go-karts, mini golf and arcade at Skull Island Adventure Golf & Sports World in South Yarmouth, or rent bikes and ride a stretch of the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Back at the resorts, challenge the family to pickleball at Red Jacket Beach Resort or take a canoe out at Green Harbor Resort.
Vacation Ideas for Teenagers on Cape Cod
Make a family day of Hyannis with shopping, food and a walk around the harbor on Main Street Hyannis, or catch the ferry from Hyannis for a day on Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard. On slower days, grab an ice cream, watch the sunset over Nantucket Sound and let the teens choose what happens next.
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Things to Do Near South Yarmouth with Kids & Teens
There's plenty to discover beyond the resort, too. Red Jacket Resorts' South Yarmouth location puts families within easy reach of Yarmouth's beaches, the Cape Cod Rail Trail, Skull Island and nearby Hyannis. Browse more things to do on Cape Cod.
Younger kids can make the beach or mini golf the main event, while teens might prefer to bike the trail, hit the arcade, explore Hyannis Main Street or take a ferry day trip to the islands. With Red Jacket Resorts as your home base, you can balance days exploring Cape Cod with slower days spent enjoying the resort.
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Yes. Beaches, bike trails, mini golf, arcade games and easy day trips to Hyannis, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard give teens plenty to do, while younger kids enjoy the pools and seasonal family programming.
Blue Water Resort is a good fit for families with teens, with a private beach, indoor and outdoor pools, Jonah's Family Arcade, basketball, a putting green, seasonal live music and access to neighboring Riviera Beach Resort.
Spend a day at Seagull Beach or Bass River Beach, play a round at Skull Island, bike a stretch of the Cape Cod Rail Trail, or head to nearby Hyannis for shopping, dining and ferries to the islands.
Many of our top family activities are included at no extra cost. Enjoy pirate shows, live animal encounters, and our gaming bus—all part of your stay. Some premium experiences by local partners may require payment. Check our activity calendar for weekly events.
All South Shore Drive resorts feature on-site dining with kid-friendly menus and family-approved favorites. From pizza at Jonah’s to breakfast at The Deck and upscale bites at Tides & Tavern, we’ve got options that keep both kids and adults satisfied all day.
Absolutely. We offer spacious accommodations ideal for extended families, including adjoining rooms, multi-room suites, and cottages with full kitchens. Red Jacket Resorts are designed to bring families together in comfort for unforgettable Cape Cod vacations.
Summer is the most popular time for family vacations in Cape Cod, but spring and fall offer fewer crowds, great weather, and kid-friendly activities. Every season brings its own charm.
Yes. Our resorts feature fun, engaging programs and seasonal events designed for kids of all ages. From themed scavenger hunts and beach games to crafts, music, and movie nights, there’s always something happening to keep everyone entertained.
Yes. Several resorts offer indoor pools and rainy-day programming like crafts, indoor games, and family movie nights.
All four Red Jacket Resorts are located in on private beaches on Cape Cod.
Families with toddlers and young kids can enjoy high chairs, cribs upon request, kid-safe pools, on-site laundry, and easy beach access for stroller use.