Aquinnah Beaches

Gay Head Cliffs and Beach

18 reviews

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This beach is now off-limits. The adjacent Gay Head Cliffs are a National Landmark and were seriously endangered by climbing on the cliffs and removal of the clay. See nearby Philbin Beach.

Gay Head Public (Moshup Beach)

12 reviews

Where: off Moshup Trail, Aquinnah

Good for: Skimboarding, Swimming, Walking

A ten minute walk from the parking lot, Moshup is a beach with soft sand good surf. The setting cannot be beat as the beautiful Gay Head Cliffs serve as a backdrop to this exquisite stretch of beach...

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Lobsterville Beach

8 reviews

Where: Lobsterville Rd, Aquinnah

Good for: Fishing, Walking, snorkeling

A popular spot for fishing as well as bird watching, Lobsterville Beach offers a quiet spot to relax as well as 2 miles of shoreline to walk. Its calm waters on the Vineyard Sound also make it a nice ...

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Philbin Beach

2 reviews

Where: Moshup Trail, Aquinnah

Good for: Surfing, Swimming, Walking

Permits are issued to Town Residents and renters of Aquinnah only. Known for its surf, it is a popular place for surfboarders. The shoreline is a bit rocky, but the expansive views of the Atlantic Oce...

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