Fairhaven, Massachusetts travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Fairhaven is a city in the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts.

1 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 6 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Fairhaven

Fort Phoenix State Reservation

One half-mile of Buzzards Bay beachfront. Adjacent to the park is Fort Phoenix's the rampart remnants where one can look out onto the bay.

King and I Fishing Charters

Moby Dick Marina, 2 River Av., -SHARK.

Just Do It Fishing Charters

Seaport Marina.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 24°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Oct. (climate data from nearby Newport)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
EWB New Bedford Regional Airport, New Bedford — 4 mi away. Directions
NPT Newport State Airport, Newport — 21 mi away. Directions
PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, Providence/Warwick — 28 mi away (major hub). Directions

Interstate 195 has a Fairhaven exit.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Fort Phoenix State Reservation, King and I Fishing Charters
Lunch Courtyard Restaurant
Afternoon Just Do It Fishing Charters
Dinner Fairhaven Chowder House

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder