Where: Seaview Avenue, Oak Bluffs View Map
Water Type: Salt water
Type: Calm
Good for: Anyone, especially young kids
One of the most popular beaches on the Island, State Beach is particularly attractive to families with young kids due to the fairly easy, free parking, warm quiet waters, and sandy, shallow waters. The beach runs along Beach Road between Edgartown and Oak Bluffs and was the setting for most of the beach scenes in the movie "Jaws." Some concessions available seasonally.
Park right after the first bridge and you have a short walk. Never crowded and fewer rocks!
Caroline C.Reading, MA3 reviewsMember since: Jan 2016
This beach has very little surf and is perfect for kids. Early in the morning or late afternoon are the best times to get parking.
Pam C.Naples, FL2 reviewsMember since: Nov 2023
Arrive before 10 am for plenty of parking. The beach has gentle waves and beautiful sand. Great for little ones learning to swim and meets the needs for others wanting to fly a kite, soak in some sun or swim in the ocean.
Mark P.West Lebanon, NH2 reviewsMember since: Feb 2014
The beach had plenty of room and a beautiful view!!!
Leslie P.Cheshire, CT2 reviewsMember since: Jun 2023
Uncrowded, lovely gently sloping entry to the water, free parking very close
Simon S.United Kingdom2 reviewsMember since: Feb 2022
The beach was clean, small and quiet
katrina h.Randolph, MA2 reviewsMember since: Mar 2015
This beach was quiet and not crowded the week after Labor Day; the water was warm; parking was easy and close to the beach.
Lori B.Yorktown Heights, NY2 reviewsMember since: Dec 2009
We enjoyed State Beach with our family. We left the house [Vacation Rental ID 26587] early so we got parking spaces very easily. We hauled our coolers, umbrellas, and chairs down a short sandy path and set up shop. The water is safe for everyone here; no rip tides or huge waves. Sometimes there are jellyfish, but not this time. There are bridges that the bigger kids can jump off of, which tires them out for a good nights sleep! So memorable, we love State Beach!
Jacqueline P.Ipswich, MA2 reviewsMember since: Jun 2019
I have few favorites, but State Beach offers the boardwalk for people watching and I enjoy bike path from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown.
Denise G.Bronxville, NY2 reviewsMember since: Oct 2018
State beach has convenient parking and expansive sand/beach area so you don't feel like you are on top of each other.
Cedita G.Monmouth Junction, NJ2 reviewsMember since: Aug 2018