WHERE TO BEACH

NORTH SHORE Calmer Waters

1 Jetties Beach | Close to town with parking, a playground and the Sandbar restaurant.

Brant Point | The best place to watch the boats and ferries round the point and the scenic lighthouse.

Children’s Beach | Closest beach to town. With a playground, stage and Gyp-Sea Café, it’s ideal for children.

Steps Beach | Picturesque beach between Dionis and Jetties Beach with views of the Nantucket Sound and Great Point.

Dionis | Calm waters and peaceful beach with restrooms and parking. Approximately a 3-mile bike ride from town.

40th Pole | A local favorite, with drive-on access and views of Smith’s Point & the Cape. Vehicle permit and 4-wheel drive required.

Tom Nevers | Big parking lot, multiple softball fields and playground.

Nobadeer | Popular drive-on beach with larger waves. Vehicle permit and 4-wheel drive required.

Surfside | Family-friendly beach with shuttle services, restrooms, parking, bike racks, snack bar and multiple food trucks.

Miacomet | Less busy South Shore beach 2.5 miles from town, and close to Bartlett’s Farm.

Cisco | Very popular beach with a surf school on-site and various food carts/trucks often on-site.

Madaket/Smith’s Point | Famous sunset-watching destination down the street from Millie’s Restaurant & Millie’s Market.