PUBLIC
Beaches
North Shore
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1 Jetties Beach
Easy bike ride from town. NRTA shuttle
service is available (summer only). Great
for families: changing rooms, playground,
public tennis courts, and a boardwalk to the
beach. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak lessons and rentals available. Beach-accessible
wheelchairs also available.
Located at the end of Miacomet Road, a 2.5
mile bike ride from town. Heavy surf.
2 Brant Point
Easy walk or bike ride. No lifeguard. Scenic
beach beside Brant Point Lighthouse; a pleasant spot to sit and watch the boats rounding
the Point. Strong current - experienced
swimmers only.
3 Children’s Beach
On the harbor, an easy walk from town.
Ideal for small children: park, playground,
picnic tables and bandstand. T-shirt tiedying sponsored by Nantucket Park &
Recreation Commission – Fridays at noon,
mid-July through August. Enjoy free G-rated
movies Friday nights at dusk. Free concerts
6:00 - 7:15 p.m. on Sundays.
4 Dionis
Three miles by bike from town. Sheltered by
dunes; calm waters for swimming; safe for
children.
5 Francis Street Beach
Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm
harbor waters for wading; no lifeguard.
Turtle climb, kayak rentals.
South Shore
6 Surfside
Located at the end of Surfside Road, a 2.2mile ride on paved bike path or via NRTA
shuttle bus (summer only). Good beach for
families: picnics, kite flying, beach games,
and surfcasting after 5 p.m. Beach-accessible
wheelchairs also available. Surf can be heavy.
7 Miacomet
8 Cisco
Four-mile bike ride to the end of Hummock
Pond Road. Surf School available.
Heavy surf.
9 Madaket
As far west as you can go. Regular NRTA shuttle bus service or 5.5-mile bike ride on scenic,
paved bike path. Food available nearby.
Famous for viewing sunsets. Heavy surf.
Eastern Shore
10 Siasconset
Regular shuttle service, or 6-mile ride on
paved bike path. Food and restrooms are
available in nearby village of ’Sconset.
Surf can be heavy.
For any questions regarding lifeguards or
beaches, please call the Police Department
non-emergency line at 508-228-1212.
A $50 one-week beach access permit for
non-residents is now available. Please call
the Public Safety Facility at 508-325-4100, ext.
5917 for information. Beach permits may be
purchased at the Public Safety Facility, located
at 4 Fairgrounds Road. Credit cards are
accepted. For additional details, visit www.
nantucket-ma.gov/Pages/NantucketMA_Police.
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