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South Beach - Katama, Martha's Vineyard

Edgartown, MA

41.34880° N, -70.51184° W

Where: Katama Rd, Edgartown View Map

Water Type: Salt water

Type: Surf

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Good for: Swimming, Walking, Surfing, Sunbathing

About

South Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the Island. It's a free and public beach located in the southern, Katama area of Edgartown and facing the Atlantic Ocean. It is a barrier beach, which means surf on one side and a calm protected pond on the other. The surf can be fairly rough, which is fun for body surfing, but it's not great swimming for young kids.

Reviews

61 total reviews
7/28/2024

This is a great beach for those that want some exciting wave riding. The waves are big and the water is clean. I would suggest being an experienced swimmer, the water tends to throw you around. Kids loved it though!


Danvers, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Feb 2024

6/27/2024

Family friendly with playground, snack place, restrooms, better parking, soft sand, picturesque.


USA
2 reviews
Member since: Dec 2023

7/22/2023

it was so relaxing. strong waves and great beach for pictures. patrol staff were very friendly and accommodating.


Laurel, MD
2 reviews
Member since: Oct 2022

8/12/2023

We love South Beach and Norton Beach. South Beach is closest and has bathrooms. Norton Beach requires you buy a sticker but you drive right onto beach. Our kids love it because it's so easy for them to bring the babies and the gear needed! Whole family meets there and grill and play. Amazing sunsets to the west light up the sky!


Mashpee, MA
5 reviews
Member since: Apr 2012

7/8/2023

Great parking, easy on/off, nice dunes and quiet along private end.


Barrington, RI
2 reviews
Member since: Jan 2023

6/24/2023

Great beach for kids, has a playground and snack shack with ice cream. It’s also right across from a great restaurant “Skipper’s”


Burlington, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Jul 2023

6/18/2023

Lots of sand, restrooms at each end (where parking lots are), beautiful views and great beach to enjoy for the day! Make sure to bring your towel, sun hat & sunscreen, and leave it in better condition than you found it!


Mount Holly Springs, PA
4 reviews
Member since: Jun 2019

6/12/2023

South Beach is magnificent. Easy parking, clean, and welcoming. Loved the pristine sand and untouched dunes. I highly recommend enjoying a long walk and taking a dip! Crisp and invigorating! Simply GLORIOUS!


New York, NY
1 review
Member since: Jun 2023

6/10/2023

Soft sand, quiet, easy to get to. Bathrooms were not open yet but other than that it was great.


Worcester, MA
2 reviews
Member since: Jun 2023

7/16/2022

Big waves which are great for boogie boarding. Be careful as the undertow can be strong at times. Great place to see the biplane do flying tricks over the ocean.


Rochester, NY
2 reviews
Member since: Oct 2022

 
   
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ID 39700
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5 ½ baths
Sleeps 13
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