点评:Beautiful beaches and friendly locals, but serious Route 27 traffic even off-season severely impacts the experience.
The beaches (especially Ditch Plains) were peaceful, clean, and perfect for relaxing.
Hither Hills campground was nearly empty, with clean bathrooms and direct beach access — a real plus for campers.
However, many restaurants were closed, and those open had no fresh seafood during the week.
The lighthouse now charges $15 just to walk up the hill, which felt overpriced given the limited services.
Gurney’s was also remodeling, making dining options even fewer.
The biggest issue was the traffic: Route 27 westbound around 5 PM turned what should have been a 2.5-hour drive home into nearly 3.5 hours.
The full hour of delay appeared to be entirely due to congestion on Route 27 and local driving behavior, not accidents or construction.
If that's typical even off-season, it’s a serious drawback.
Overall: 3.5 to 4 stars for the peaceful beaches and friendly atmosphere —
but Route 27 issues drop it closer to 2.5 stars for overall experience.
Plan your trip carefully if you go.
翻译:美丽的海滩和友好的当地人,但即使在淡季,27号公路的交通拥堵也严重影响了体验。
海滩(尤其是Ditch Plains)宁静、干净,是放松身心的理想场所。
Hither Hills露营地几乎空无一人,但浴室干净整洁,可以直接通往海滩——这对露营者来说无疑是一大优势。
然而,许多餐厅都关门了,即使营业的餐厅在工作日也供应不到新鲜的海鲜。
现在,灯塔的步行上山收费15美元,考虑到有限的服务,这个价格显得过高。
Gurney's餐厅也在进行翻新,餐厅的选择也越来越少。
最大的问题是交通拥堵:下午5点左右,27号公路西行方向的车辆,原本应该2.5小时的回家路程,却变成了近3.5小时。
整整一个小时的延误似乎完全是由于27号公路的拥堵和当地人的驾驶习惯造成的,而不是事故或施工。
如果这种情况在淡季也很常见,那真是一个严重的问题。
总体而言:宁静的海滩和友好的氛围,3.5 到 4 星——
但 27 号公路的问题导致其整体体验评分接近 2.5 星。
如果您要去,请仔细计划行程。