if you are going into Oak Bluffs it is totally walkable. you can catch a sightseeing bus (school bus) to tour the island. you can rent bikes and scooters, too. Nice town, gingerbread houses, homemade fudge, chowder, antique merry-go-round, shops, and beach, too. Good first visit idea is to take the Island Queen out of Falmouth for the day.

From Falmouth, Ma, drive towards Woods Hole on Woods Hole Road. (It is a very short drive.) Just as you approach the village of Woods Hole, turn left onto Church St. Cross a wooden bridge and admire the magnificent homes along the road. Within a half mile Nobska Beach will appear on your right just as you approach the water. Nobska Light will be visible ahead. The island of Martha's Vineyard can also be seen across Vineyard Sound. After, or before, your visit to Nobska, stop in Woods Hole for lunch or dinner, visit the aquarium and stroll through the village.

you can't

Actually you can go in, but only on Tuesdays and Thursdays when they offer tours, between 10 and 12.

I didn't notice the trolley. Most people ride their bikes up there. My husband and I walked there and back from the Woods Hole Inn. The weather was nice, so we made the most of it. You can drive to the lighthouse, but there are only about 3 parking spaces.

Honestly the view is Everything and it's never closed!