Lifeguard, occasional food service by food truck. This beach is popular with youth.
Located near the airport. Parking is limited. This beach can be difficult to access due to steep incline. Plenty of surf. The wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, surfing, and surfcasting.
Low Beach is between ‘Sconset and Tom Nevers, nearly 7 miles from Nantucket town, with an expansive dune system. One of the quietest beaches on-island, it offers sweeping views and is a good spot for picnicking, fishing, and bird watching. Seals can often be seen in the surf. Surf can be heavy with strong currents; swimming is recommended for experienced swimmers only. No lifeguards. Beach driving is permitted, but watch for soft sand.
Western Avenue Beach is located across from what used to be the Youth Hostel and is maintained by the Nantucket Land Bank. There extremely limited parking, though it is possible to park at Surfside Beach and walk to this beach access. The Land Bank has updated the entry to this beach, adding a small accessible park with seating. However, getting to this beach and shoreline requires going down a long set of gradual stairs and a long walk over a sand path.
Ladies Beach is located south of Bartlett Farm and within the Smooth Hummocks Coastal Preserve. The beach features body surfing and boogie boarding during low tide. There is a nearby parking area and a footpath through the dunes for beach access. The waves and current along the south shore make this beach ideal for strong swimmers and surfers
Cisco Beach is a South Shore beach on Nantucket, located at the end of Hummock Pond Road — a four-mile bike ride from town. Known for heavy surf and soft sand, it is very popular with surfers and young adults. A lifeguard is on duty in season, though there are no facilities on site. Rip currents can be strong, and visitors are cautioned to be aware of undertow and rip tides. The beach is occasionally foggy and has parking available. The lack of facilities may make it less attractive for families with children.
