Nantucket Beaches

Brant Point

Where: Mouth of Nantucket Harbor, Brant Point

Good for: Walking

experienced swimmers only. A scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse. Not an ideal beach for swimming due to boat traffic, but more of spot to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Children's Beach

1 review

Where: Nantucket Sound, Nantucket

Good for: Swimming, Walking

This is the spot for families with small children. The waters are very calm and it is close to town. There are plenty of amenities- Playground, picnic tables, bandstand, and grassy area. Parking is l...

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Cisco

5 reviews

Where: Hummock Pond Rd, Cisco - Miacomet

Good for: Fishing, Surfing, Swimming, Walking

Known as a surfers beach. There is good surf, but also can be strong undertows and swift currents. Surfing lessons are available.

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Dionis

4 reviews

Where: Dionis Beach Rd, Dionis

Good for: Swimming, Surfing, Fishing

A great beach for families. Calm surf and a soft, sandy beach can be found at Dionis.

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Francis Street Beach

Where: Five minute walk from Main Street, Nantucket

Good for: Kayaking, Swimming

This small, harbor beach is close to downtown and offers very calm waters. No parking is available.

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Jetties Beach

8 reviews

Where: Near Downtown Nantucket, Nantucket

Good for: Kayaking, Swimming, Tennis, Windsurfing

NRTA shuttle service is available (summer only). Calm, shallow waters. Great spot for children as there is a playground there. Also equipment rentals (beach chairs, umbrellas, kayaks) are available. ...

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Madaket

8 reviews

Where:

Good for: Bike Trail, Swimming, Surfing, Fishing

Regular NRTA shuttle service is available.Known for its sunsets, this beach at the western end of the island is a great spot for big waves. There is limited parking, but busses and the bike path make...

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Miacomet

1 review

Where: Miacomet Rd, Cisco - Miacomet

Good for: Walking, Fishing

Heavy Surf - Not recommended for swimming. Miacomet is great for those who like calm waters and those who prefer waves. Miacomet Pond provides the calm waters and just over the dunes is the ocean wi...

Sconset Beach

5 reviews

Where: Milestone Rd, Siasconset

Good for: Bike Trail, Swimming, Surfing, Fishing

Siasconset, commonly known as Sconset, is located at the eastern end of Nantucket island about eight miles from town. Originally a fishing village, this charming and picturesque community combines mod...

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Steps Beach

4 reviews

Where: Steps Beach Path, Nantucket

Good for: Swimming

When visiting the island of Nantucket, visiting this beach is a must. The views to be had here are just lovely. Glimpse Nantucket Sound and Great Point Lighthouse as you approach the hill that leads d...