Steps Beach
Off of Lincoln Avenue.
Long stairway leads to this warm, calm water beach. No lifeguards, no restrooms, and very little parking.
Brant Point
End of Easton Street.
Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse. Better to relax and enjoy the passing boats than a swim. Be cautious of the boat traffic/channel, strong current and drop off if you do decide that you will attempt it. No lifeguard or facilities. Limited parking.
Fisherman's Beach
Off of Nonantum. (In between Surfside and Nobadeer Beaches.)
Steep steps lead down to this beach. Plenty of surf, strong undertow, no parking, lifeguards or facilities.
Pocomo Beach
End of Pocomo Road.
This calm water beach is great for small children. Also, a very popular spot to windsurf or kayak. No lifeguard, facilities and parking is limited.
Jetties Beach
Bathing Beach Road
One of the most popular and easiest beaches on Nantucket. Calm, shallow waters. Boardwalk to the beach, restrooms with showers and changing rooms, lifeguards, playground, equipment rentals (beach chairs, umbrellas, kayaks) and volleyball nets. Handicapped accesible and ample parking. Home to Jetties Restaurant.
Surfside Beach
End of Surfside Road.
Very popular beach. Easy to get to by bike, shuttle bus or walking. Plenty of surf, strong undertow and surfcasting after 5 pm. Lifeguards, snack bar, changing rooms with freshwater showers, restrooms, ample parking and phones available. Handicapped accesible with beach accessible wheelchairs for rental.
Miacomet Beach/Miacomet Pond
End of Miacomet Road.
Fresh or ocean water? It is your choice. Miacomet Pond is great for young children who might not like the waves of the beach and just want to relax. The only set back is that you might run into a snapping turtle or two...Just over the dunes is Miacomet Beach. There is a strong undertow but great waves to boogie board the day away. Lifeguard on the beach but not the pond, parking available but no facilities.
Dionis Beach
Off of Eel Point Road.
Calm water beach - Great for families - Lifeguards, restrooms and parking.
Cisco Beach
At end of Hummock Pond Road.
This is the "surfing beach" on the island. Very strong riptides and undertows. Lifeguards located on part of the beach. Restrooms and surfing lessons available.
Children's Beach
Harborview Way
Wonderful for families with small children. Very calm water beach. Just steps from Town. Playground, park, picnic tables, bandstand, restrooms with cold water showers and seasonal takeout food. Lifeguard on duty until end of August. Parking is limited and no floatation devices are allowed.
Francis Street Beach
End of Francis Street & Washington Street Extension.
Small, calm-water, harbor beach. Short walk from Main Street. No lifeguards or parking. Restrooms, a jungle gym and kayak rentals available.
40th Pole
Off of Eel Point Road.
Great for families - Calm water beach - No facilities - No lifeguards. 4wd vehicle and beach sticker needed.
Quident Beach
Off Quidnet Road
Enjoy this relaxing and uncrowded spot while catching a great view of Sankaty Lighthouse. Swim in either the ocean or the pond. Parking is limited. No lifeguards or facilities.
Tom Nevers Beach or "Pebble Beach"
End of Tom Nevers Road.
Another quiet beach. Great surfcasting, strong undertow and heavy surf. No lifeguards or facilities.
Madequecham
End of Madequecham Valley Road.
Enjoy the quiet of this beach. Plenty of surf, strong rip, no lifeguards or facilities. Parking available.
Nobadeer Beach
End of Nonantum Avenue
Very popular with the college crowd. Plenty of surf, strong undertow, no lifeguards or facilites and lots of airplane noise (Airport runway very close to beach). Limited parking on road, 4WD vehicle and beach sticker needed to access beach.
Sconset Beach
Sconset Beach, located on the most eastern edge of Nantucket Island is where the sun rises first. The main beach is located in Cod Fish Park which is a moment’s stroll from the village and offers limited parking and life guard protection. The waters tend to be deep so families with young children tend to to go to near by Sesachacha Pond but for long beach walks and incredible vistas Sconset Beach is an amazing destination.
Great Point
End of Wauwinet Road - follow signs.
To make the most of this adventure - you will need to purchase a Great Point sticker at the gatehouse and have a 4WD vehicle. A one day pass or for the season. Great Point is known for fishing and of course, Great Point Lighthouse. Relax and enjoy one of our remote beaches. No lifeguards, restrooms available in the Lighthouse from Memorial Day thru Columbus Day. Dogs allowed off-season but must be leashed at all times.
