Barely 10,000 people live on Nantucket year-round, but tens of thousands more are drawn to the island when the weather gets warm in order to bask in the sun and relax on the sandy shores. No matter what kind of beach you're looking for--whether it's a family-friendly location for kids to do some paddling or more of a party atmosphere beach for college kids and tourists looking for fun--you will find many amazing options to choose from on the island of Nantucket.

Children's Beach

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Nobadeer

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