Top 5 places for mini golf on Cape Cod: The best of the best, in a reader poll

Kassandra Grant, Cape Cod Times
Updated ·4 min read

We asked Cape Cod Times readers to vote for their favorite mini golf courses on Cape Cod, which resulted in this top five list and eight runners up.

The competition among locations was tough, with over-the-top pirate theming, waterfalls, a koi pond, cranberry bog vibes and more. Most courses offer extras nearby or on the same property, which range from bike rental to go-karting to lobster dinner. We’ve compiled a list below with all the information you need to check out these top spots on your next family outing.

Please note that most of these mini golf locations are seasonal, so check the websites or contact the location directly for the most up-to-date hours and pricing.

Nora Harper, 7 1/2, of Foxboro, plays through at a hole on the mini golf course at Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar in Eastham.
Nora Harper, 7 1/2, of Foxboro, plays through at a hole on the mini golf course at Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar in Eastham.

Pirate's Cove, South Yarmouth

Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf in South Yarmouth, in 2020.
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf in South Yarmouth, in 2020.

Address: 728 Main St.Contact: 508-394-6200; https://www.piratescove.net/locations/massachusetts/south-yarmouth/Hours: Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., weather permitting. Early April through the end of October.Price: 18 holes cost $12.50 for adults, $11.50 for children ages 4-12, and children under 3 play for free.Of note: The over-the-top pirate theme seems to be a family favorite here, putting it in first place on our list. This location includes two 18-hole championship courses, the Captain's Course or the bold Blackbeard's Course. Keep an eye out for special offers and charity events.

Cape Escape Adventure Golf, Orleans

Address: 15 Canal RoadContact: 508-240-1791; https://www.capeescapeadventures.com/Hours: Please check website for hours.Price: Please call ahead for exact prices.Of note: 18 holes of award-winning mini golf earned 2nd place in our poll. The course is a nautical setting with authentic fishing boats and beautiful waterfalls. The website says children can hand feed the fish in the koi pond for free. You can also rent bikes to cycle around the area with a complementary map. This mini golf course has a gift shop too, stocked with souvenirs, beach accessories and candy.

Skull Island Adventure Golf & Sports World, South Yarmouth

The tenth hole at Skull Island Adventure Golf & Sports World in South Yarmouth, in 2003.
The tenth hole at Skull Island Adventure Golf & Sports World in South Yarmouth, in 2003.

Address: 934 Main St., Route 28Contact: 508-398-6070; https://skullislandcapecod.com/Hours: Open 7 days a week, weather permitting. Currently open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seasonal hours are 9 a.m.- 10 p.m.Price: $12 per person, children under 3 are free with a paying adultOf note: Coming in third place, this mini golf course features cascading waterfalls, "alligator infested waters," a haunted treasure cave, and a Swiss Family Robinson Tree House. There is also a driving range, an arcade and electric go-karts.

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Sandwich Mini Golf, Sandwich

A rare covered bridge on Cape Cod can be seen at Sandwich Mini Golf in Sandwich,
A rare covered bridge on Cape Cod can be seen at Sandwich Mini Golf in Sandwich,

Address: 159 Route 6AContact: 508-833-1905; https://www.sandwichminigolf.net/Hours: A full schedule of hours based on season can be found on the website.Price: Cash only. Adults and children over 13 cost $10 for 18 holes or $15 for 36 holes. Children between the ages of 3 and 12 cost $8 for 18 holes, or $13 for 36 holes. Children under the age of 3 play for free with a paying adult. To replay the course is $5.Of note: According to the website, this mini golf course originates from a family cranberry bog dating back to 1950. The course is centered around the Cranberry River with many bridges including what might be the only covered bridge on Cape Cod.

Arnold's Adventure Mini Golf, Eastham

Kylie Laracy, 12, of Natick, makes a play on the mini golf course at Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar in Eastham.
Kylie Laracy, 12, of Natick, makes a play on the mini golf course at Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar in Eastham.

Address: 3580 Route 6Contact: 508-255-2575; https://arnoldsrestaurant.com/mini-golf/Hours: Opens at 10 a.m. seasonallyPrice: $9 per personOf note: If you're planning on working up an appetite on the green, Arnold's is also a lobster and clam bar, and don't forget the ice cream stand. Another neat feature about this course are the handmade miniatures of Cape Cod historical landmarks, in addition to the classic waterfalls and pirate's treasure.

Balls await mini golf players at Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar in Eastham.
Balls await mini golf players at Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar in Eastham.

Honorable mentions

Readers also let us know which mini golf courses on Cape Cod we missed in our poll, though none garnered enough votes to break the top five. Here is the list: Lightning Falls Adventure Mini Golf, Hyannis (Par-Tee Freeze)Harbor Lights Mini Golf, BrewsterCataumet Light Mini Golf, CataumetPoit's Lighthouse Adventure Mini Golf, EasthamHoliday Hill Mini Golf, Dennis PortWild Animal Lagoon, YarmouthGift Barn Mini Golf & Arcade, EasthamSusan's Garden Mini Golf, Dennis Port

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