Martha's Vineyard Beaches

Lucy Vincent Beach

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.

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Menemsha Public Beach

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...

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Oak Bluffs Town Beach

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 ...

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Owen Park Beach

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...

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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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South Beach - Katama

61 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...

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Squibnocket Beach

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.

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State Beach

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...

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State Beach (Joseph Sylvia State Beach)

37 reviews

Where: Beach Rd, Edgartown

Good for: Fishing, Swimming, Walking, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing

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...

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The Jetty Beach

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...