North Shore
Public Beaches
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 .
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 tie-dying 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 2.2- mile 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 Located at the end of Miacomet Road , a 2.5 mile bike ride from town . Heavy surf .
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 .
There is no charge to access any public beach . For any questions regarding lifeguards or beaches , please call the Police Department non-emergency line at 508-228-1212 . Beach driving 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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