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.
Miacomet Beach is located at the end of Miacomet Road on Nantucket’s south shore. Paved road gives way to narrow sand roads, and parking is limited. Beach driving is prohibited. Surf and rip currents can be dangerous: lifeguards are on duty in-season. This beach is another good spot to watch the sun set. There are no restrooms and no food service at this beach. Families with young children may prefer nearby Miacomet Pond.
Surfside Beach is one of Nantucket’s busiest beaches and is family friendly, though surf here can get heavy. The wide beach is good for picnics and beach games, and this beach is popular for early morning shelling and evening surfcasting. Dogs are permitted here as long as they are leashed and licensed. Restrooms with a diaper changing station, showers, and a food concession are on-site. Bonfires are not permitted. Lifeguards on duty in-season. Located at the end of Surfside Road with parking.
Madaket Beach is at Nantucket’s far western end, known as one of the best spots on the island for watching sunsets. Strong surf draws surfers and bodyboarders. Some lifeguards are on duty in season, though not the full beach length. Restrooms are on site; no food service — bring a picnic. Some parking is available, and the beach is reachable via a 5.5-mile paved bike path or the seasonal NRTA shuttle. Hazards include rip currents, high surf, and sudden drop-offs.
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.
