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Menemsha Public Beach, Martha's Vineyard

Chilmark, MA

41.35481° N, -70.76675° W

Where: Next to Menemsha Harbor, Chilmark View Map

Water Type: Salt water

Type: Calm

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Good for: Fishing, Swimming, Walking

About

Free and open to the public, Menemsha is a nice family beach with calm, clear water. There are places along beach to look for crabs and other sea life. Menemsha is an ideal spot for walking along the rocks at the mouth of the Harbor at one end or catching views of the setting sun across the Vineyard Sound.

Reviews

16 total reviews
8/9/2025

The sunset really is something else. The sun shows up and shows out. Parking sucks if you try to show up an hour before sunset. But there's a shuttle not too far away, You need to show up a little early so you have time to park and shuttle over so you don't miss the sunset.


Redondo Beach, CA
2 reviews
Member since: Jan 2025

6/5/2025

Beautiful sunsets, nice spacious beach, and Menemsha Harbour.


4 reviews
Member since: Aug 2020

6/1/2025

The most picture perfect sunsets on earth.


2 reviews
Member since: Jun 2025

10/14/2022

Go for the sunset and bring your dinner- what an experience!


Falmouth, ME
2 reviews
Member since: Jun 2023

9/4/2022

Menemsha Beach's classic sunset was great backdrop for my marriage proposal! She said yes!


Jersey City, NJ
2 reviews
Member since: Aug 2022

7/14/2022

This beach is our favorite! Beautiful sunsets!


USA
2 reviews
Member since: Aug 2019

6/18/2022

conveniently located, semi-secluded, quiet, bring an umbrella or pop-up cover for sun protection, great seafood sandwich shops and clean-restroom facilities


Norwalk, CT
2 reviews
Member since: Jul 2022

7/10/2021

Perfect for families with little kids - parking right next to the beach, lifeguard, calm water, jetty to walk out on, nearby food and restrooms.


Riverside, RI
2 reviews
Member since: Jan 2023

8/22/2020

a little rocky but simply beautiful especially at sunset and there are places to purchase great food!


Newark, NJ
2 reviews
Member since: Jan 2021

7/12/2020

Quiet, limited parking, a few food options, epic sunsets, beautiful stones & shells.


2 reviews
Member since: Jun 2020

 
   
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Menemsha Public Beach Vacation Rentals

Menemsha (Chilmark)
ID 17311
3 BR
1 bath
Sleeps 6
Menemsha Village - Sunset House
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Sleeps 4
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Menemsha-Tilton House. Available: 8/28-9/4 w/ Boat Reserv.
Distance to beach: .2 Mile Menemsha Public Beach and 2.4 Miles Lucy Vincent Beach
5.01 review
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ID 18146
1 BR
1 bath
Sleeps 2
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Menemsha -Davis House
Distance to beach: .2 Mile Menemsha Public Beach and 2.4 Miles Lucy Vincent Beach
5.06 reviews
Chilmark
ID 23618
2 BR
1 bath
Sleeps 5
Menemsha Gem with Vineyard Sound Waterview
Menemsha Gem with Vineyard Sound Waterview
Distance to beach: 2/10 mile Menemsha Beach
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ID 30704
3 BR
1 ½ bath
Sleeps 6
Molly's Cottage: Views of Menemsha Creek & Pond
Molly's Cottage: Views of Menemsha Creek & Pond
Distance to beach: 1/4 mile to Menemsha Beach
Chilmark
ID 40449
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ID 38714
3 BR
3 ½ baths
Sleeps 6
Fully Renovated w/ Amazing Waterviews of Vineyard Sound
Fully Renovated w/ Amazing Waterviews of Vineyard Sound
Distance to beach: .4 mi by path or.7 by road to Menemsha Public Beach
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