Quick Summary:

  • 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.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Children's Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family
Children's Beach | Nantucket Beaches
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2. Nobadeer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Nobadeer | Nantucket Beaches
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3. Siasconset

Siasconset | Nantucket Beaches
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4. Jetties Beach

Category: Beaches
Jetties Beach | Nantucket Beaches
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5. Great Point

Category: Activities
Great Point | Nantucket Beaches
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6. Surfside

Surfside | Nantucket Beaches
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7. Cathcart Beach

Category: Beaches
Cathcart Beach | Nantucket Beaches
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8. Cisco Beach

Category: Beaches
Cisco Beach | Nantucket Beaches
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9. Dionis Beach

Category: Beaches
Dionis Beach | Nantucket Beaches
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10. Smith’s Point

Category: Activities
Smith’s Point | Nantucket Beaches
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11. Eel Point Beach

Category: Activities
Eel Point Beach | Nantucket Beaches
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12. Low Beach

Category: Beaches
Low Beach | Nantucket Beaches
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