Easy walk or bike ride from town. No lifeguard. Strong current and high boat traffic. Though technically a swimming beach – Brant Point is much more suited to sitting a watching the harbor traffic. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse, the second oldest lighthouse in the US. Here is where to go to wave goodbye to friends and family departing on the Steamship.
Brant Point is one of the most photographed spots on the island and is a special favorite for wedding photos. It is also possible to have your wedding right at Brant Point, but be sure to get permission from the Coast Guard.
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Perfect for small children, this beach has calm water (there is a bit of wake when the ferries go past) and Brant Point Lighthouse. It’s a wide sandy beach, and in June wild roses bloom, mixing their sweet fragrance with the fresh salt breeze. Good place for morning coffee.
Children’s Beach is located on Nantucket Harbor a short walk from downtown. The beach has calm harbor water along with seasonal lifeguards, restrooms, a playground area, and a café. A large grass yard has a few shade trees and picnic tables. Events, concerts, and activities are held at the beach bandstand during the summer season.
Francis Street Beach is located on Nantucket Harbor a few blocks from downtown Nantucket. This small beach has calm harbor water and views across the harbor and shoreline. Known as a great launch point for kayaking. There is no parking at this beach. Takeout food is available at nearby establishments (not at the beach).
Sometimes called “Water Tower Beach.” Tide pools, few waves, nice beach for children. No stairs, but must trek up and down dune path to reach the beach. No lifeguard; no facilities. Beach ends at a retaining wall. Good shelling. Parking for about 25 vehicles, partial bike path accessibility (right off of Cliff Road).
Jetties Beach is a north shore beach on Nantucket with calm water and a wide stretch of sand. The beach has seasonal lifeguards, restrooms, showers, chair and umbrella rentals, and a playground area. Dining is available at Sandbar at Jetties Beach. The beach is accessible by NRTA shuttle and has nearby parking, making it one of the more accessible beach areas on Nantucket.
1 Review on “Brant Point Beach”
Perfect for small children, this beach has calm water (there is a bit of wake when the ferries go past) and Brant Point Lighthouse. It’s a wide sandy beach, and in June wild roses bloom, mixing their sweet fragrance with the fresh salt breeze. Good place for morning coffee.