11 reviews
Where: Chilmark section of South Shore. Surf, bluffs, Chilmark
Town Residents only. Excellent surf can be found at this beach as well as stunning views of clay cliffs.
13 reviews
Where: Next to Menemsha Harbor, Chilmark
Good for: Fishing, Swimming, Walking
Free and open to the public, Menemsha is a nice family beach with calm, clear water. There are places along beach to look for crabs and other sea life. Menemsha is an ideal spot for walking along the...
9 reviews
Where: Seaview Ave, Oak Bluffs
Located right in the heart of Oak Bluffs, adjacent to Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs Town Beach is also referred to as the Inkwell Beach. Free parking is located along Seaview Avenue. The waters are warm and ...
3 reviews
Where: Off Main St, Vineyard Haven
Good for: Swimming, Walking
Open to all, Owen Park Beach is located just off Main Street, adjacent to the Steamship Authority Terminal right on Vineyard Haven's inner harbor. The waters are calm and warm, great for kids, but the...
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...
62 reviews
Where: Katama Rd, Edgartown
Good for: Swimming, Walking, Surfing, Sunbathing
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...
1 review
Where: Squibnocket Road, Chilmark
Good for: Surfing, Walking
Town Residents only. With its rocky coast, it is not the best beach to swim off of but has some of the best surf on the island and offers beautiful views of the Atlantic.
15 reviews
Where: Seaview Avenue, Oak Bluffs
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. Th...
37 reviews
Where: Beach Rd, Edgartown
Good for: Fishing, Swimming, Walking, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing
4 reviews
Where: 75 East Chop Drive, Oak Bluffs
Good for: All ages, particularly young children.
Set on the warm waters of the Vineyard Sound, the north-facing Jetty Beach has very low surf and is ideal for young children. The beach is located on East Chop, across the entrance of the Oak Bluffs H...
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