Where: Long Point Rd, West Tisbury View Map
Water Type: Salt water
Type: Surf
Good for: Walking, Swimming, Fishing
Part of the 600-acre Long Point Wildlife Refuge, the beach is a barrier beach with surf on the side facing the Atlantic Ocean and warm salt- and freshwater ponds on the other. Bored sitting on the beach? Enjoy birdwatching or hiking the beautiful trails of the Reservation. From mid-June to mid-September, Trustees Members and children are FREE, plus half-price vehicle parking discount for basic-level members.
Who doesn't love the ocean AND a fresh water pond for rinsing off when the day is done, or for the little ones, when the ocean waves can be a bit much. Tag-team and everyones happy.
Meg H.Vineyard Haven, MA2 reviewsMember since: Aug 2023
Private beach setting on a wild life reserve that Tracey has a members for and set it up for us. If you have children they will absolutely love it.Soft sand, beautiful view, and not crowded. Waves can be rough so the ocean side is not a place for children who want to be in the water. They should stay in the cove side where you can rent boards, Kayakâs and paddle boats.You will love it!
Dale D.Sapelo Island, GA2 reviewsMember since: Jun 2022
Absolute great beach for kids. Worth the drive and tricky entrance. It has the waves like South Beach on one side and a small pond for swimming for the littles on the other. Pro tip: book parking in advance through the trustees and bring a sand wagon for the small hike to the best spot.
Jessica L.USA2 reviewsMember since: Jul 2014
A bit of a trek from parking but well worth it!!
Meg D.New York, NY2 reviewsMember since: Aug 2021
Long Point is unique because it has the Oceanside and a pond side for children.
Sheila B.Cambridge, MA1 reviewMember since: Jun 2022
Beautiful secluded beach -- ocean side for surfers, and pond side is calm and warm for paddle boating, kayaking, and swimming. Requires parking reservation.
Shirley L.USA2 reviewsMember since: Jun 2021
Quiet and gorgeous
Matthew L.Boca Raton, FL2 reviewsMember since: May 2021
The beach is pristine and beautiful facing the South shore, the Atlantic Ocean. But a very short walk through a sand dune brings you to huge, calm FRESH WATER POND, beautiful shallow sandy bottom, perfect for young children. A perfect family place.
Larry W.Yonkers, NY2 reviewsMember since: Feb 2021
Long Point Reserve - This beach is perfect for families. It has both an ocean side and a freshwater pond side. Our kids loved the pond and the fish in the pond. The beach is great for surfing. Had I known, I would have brought a board. It also was not crowded, but you do need a reservation (at least this year because of COVID).
Michael D.USA2 reviewsMember since: Jun 2020
Stunningly beautiful!
Rachel K.Patchogue, NY2 reviewsMember since: Apr 2016