At the end of Miacomet Road. Surf and rip currents can be dangerous but there are some lifeguards. Parking. No facilities or food service. Families with very young children may prefer Miacomet Pond.
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.
Nobadeer Beach is near Nantucket’s airport and is popular with youth, offering surfing, surfcasting, and views of planes landing and taking off. Surfboard and wetsuit rentals and surf lessons are available during the summer months. A lifeguard is on duty in-season. Beach access involves a steep incline, but no stairs. Hazards include rip currents, high surf, and sudden drop-offs. There is a small parking lot; beach driving requires a 4WD vehicle and a permit.
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.
Stone’s Beach has dunes, dune grass, and surf on the south side of Nantucket. The beach has a small parking lot, though biking or walking to the beach is noted as ideal. Steep steps lead down to the beach. Stone’s Beach also has a Little Free Library for trading favorites, along with a small lookout and bench near the steps leading to the beach. No lifeguards, bathrooms, or food service are available.
