Francis Street Beach • • Harbor Beach
Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for swimming; no lifeguard. Jungle gym, kayak rentals, bathroom.
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Surfside Beach • • South Shore
ocated at the end of Surfside Road, a three-mile ride on paved bike path or take the shuttles. Easy to park. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. Kite flying west of Surfside Beach is acceptable; for safety reasons, please do not fly kites east of Surfside toward the airport. Due to the number of people who frequent Surfside Beach during the day, it is inadvisable to fly kites during the peak beach going hours. Lifeguard, restrooms, showers, public phones, food service. Shuttle service from town to Surfside Beach is available seasonally.
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Dionis Beach • • North Shore
Three miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd off Madaket Road. Look for the boulder marked “Dionis.” Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children; lifeguard, restrooms, and parking. Beachgoers can take NRTA shuttle bus to Eel Point Road stop and walk.
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Nobadeer Beach • • South Shore
Located near the airport. Parking; difficult to access beach. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, surfing, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.
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Miacomet Beach & Pond • • South Shore
At the end of Miacomet Road. Surf and rip currents can be dangerous. Parking. No facilities or food service. Families with very young children may prefer Miacomet Pond which is a fresh water pond. Parking; no lifeguard, no facilities. Snapping turtles may be encountered.
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Children's Beach • • Harbor Beach
An easy walk from town down So. Beach Street and off Harbor View Way. Flotation devices are not permitted within the guarded area. Ideal for small children; park, playground, and bandstand; lifeguard, restrooms, showers, food service, picnic tables. Food, playground, and rest room are all accessible. Activities sponsored by Park & Recreation Commission are often held at this beach during the summer.
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Steps Beach • • North Shore
Many steep steps must be descended to get to the beach - and ascended when you leave. Gentle surf. Lovely views of Nantucket Sound and Great Point. Between Dionis and Jetties beaches; access from Cliff Road. No lifeguard, no facilities, very little parking. Gentle surf; sandbar. Many steep steps must be descended to get to the beach.
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Endeavor Sailing Adventures • 508.228.5585 • Slip #1015, Straight Wharf, PO Box 64
Get acquainted with Nantucket's maritime history and see sights along the waterfront.
endeavorsailing@comcast.net |
Pocomo Beach • • Eastern Shore
Great for kayaking and to learn to windsurf. Just west of the Head of the Harbor. Good for children. No lifeguards, no facilities.
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Jetties Beach • • North Shore
Easy bike ride from town, or take the shuttle bus. Great beach for families. Lifeguards, changing rooms, playground, volleyball nets, restrooms, showers, public phones, restaurant and take-out food service. Concession and restrooms handicap accessible; boardwalk to the beach. Tennis. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak rentals. Swimming lessons for children age 6 and up offered by the Park & Recreation Commission, call for dates and times. Shuttle service from town to Jetties Beach is available seasonally.
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Tom Nevers • • South Shore
Surf can be heavy; very coarse sand. No lifeguard and no facilities. Access onto the beach can be difficult.
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Cisco Beach • • South Shore
Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard. No facilities. Parking. Rip currents can be strong.
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Shearwater Excursions, Whale & Seal Tours • 508-228-7037 • Straight Wharf, Slip #1011.
Observe the varied wildlife, explore coves and inlets of Nantucket's pristine shoreline.
info@explorenantucket.com |
Sconset Beach • • Eastern Shore
Regular shuttle bus service or seven-mile ride on paved bike path. Surf can be heavy; lifeguard. Food available in nearby village of Sconset.
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Madaket Beach • • Southwest Shore
As far west as you can go, six-mile bike ride on scenic, paved bike path, or take the shuttle bus. Heavy surf, lifeguard, restrooms. Famous for its incredible sunsets.
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Great Point • • Northeast Shore
Beach Permit and 4-wheel drive needed, but worth the trip to see Great Point Lighthouse. Heavy surf, no lifeguards or facilities. Good fishing.
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Coskata / Coatue • • North Shore
At the end of Wauwinet Road, past The Wauwinet Inn. Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge managed by Trustees of Reservations; beach sticker required for vehicles from Trustees of Reservations ($35-$125 depending on registration and membership). Great for fishing and for seeing Great Point Lighthouse up close (but not inside). Rolling dunes, bayberry, beach plum, heather, and beach grass. Salt marsh and maritime shrubland. The largest red cedar savanna and woodland in New England. Gray and harbor seals. Public restrooms available at the lighthouse Memorial Day-Columbus Day. Sections of the refuge are sometimes closed to protect nesting shorebirds. Dogs are not allowed at any time. Guided tours with Trustee naturalists offered in-season. Seasonal hunting permitted. For more details, go to www.TheTrustees.org Property Lookup.
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Brant Point Beach • • North Shore
Easy walk or bike ride from town. No lifeguard. Strong current; experienced swimmers; beach drops off suddenly under the water. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse; nice to sit and watch the boats rounding the point. Here is where to go to wave goodbye to friends and family departing on the Steamship.
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