Nantucket Beaches:

Jetties beach

Nantucket is famous for its drivable beaches. You'll need a permit (get one at the police station in Town) and you'll need to deflate your tires first. Great Point, Smith Point and Eel Point all are drivable beaches.

Surfside and Jetties are good family beaches and both have snack bars. Jetties is the best for small children - very low waves exist because of the location. 

Sisco is known as the surfer's beach and has a young adult crowd.

Other Beaches:

Updated June/2010

Codfish Park

Codfish Park beach is the eastern most point in the United States. It's also a great quiet beach located just outside of Siasconset (aka Sconset). Hit the Sconset Cafe for breakfast and then hit Codfish Beach. 

Fisherman's Beach

Located near Surfside is Fisherman's Beach. Take the last left prior to reaching surfside, and then follow that road till the end, after a bend.. It's smaller and lacks the amenities of Surfside. But there's also less people. A nice spot. 

Surfside

Surfside is handy to Town and is one of the most popular beaches on the island. It's got great facilities with restaurants, parking and bathrooms. It also has big waves... but not great for surfing - that's Cisco. There can be an undertow at Surfside so be careful. 

Children's beach

Located right by Town. Easy to get to, calm waters and a roped-off swimming area makes this the Children's beach. 

Jetties Beach

This is probably the most popular beach on Nantucket, especially with families. Very calm water with ample facilities - bathrooms, parking, a restaurant, etc. Located in the central north coastline. 

Steps Beach

This is a quiet, calm beach located just west of Jetties beach. Families with young children should like this beach because it's very sheltered from the wind, has calm seas and is less populated. 

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