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When Hurricane Esther hit Nantucket in 1961, it split the beach in two and created Smith’s Point. As a result of this, the beach is sometimes referred to as Esther’s Island. Featuring 1.5 miles of beautiful barrier beach, Smith’s Point is situated on the westernmost end of Nantucket just a stone’s throw from Madaket Village. The beach has a northern and southern shoreline separated by idyllic dunes, from which visitors can get an unbeatable view of the stunning and popular Madaket Sunset. Four-wheel drive vehicles are welcome to visit the beach provided they are experienced as the sand on the beach is soft. For guests who intend to enjoy beach driving, it is advisable to bring along a tow rope, a jack, jack boards, and a shovel for safety purposes.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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