About four miles south of Edgartown, Katama Beach (South Beach) is a three mile long magnificent public beach. Surfers who love the rough surf are attracted to the barrier slip of sand, and swimmers flock to its protected salt-pond side. Located on the south side of the island, the beach is also called South Beach. Its fine white sand contrasts nicely with the crystal clear turquoise water.

The beach is well-groomed and monitored by lifeguards, but the beach is long and they cannot be everywhere, so keep this in mind if you go swimming, the surf can get rough.

It is often possible to find a secluded spot away from the crowds and enjoy the serenity of the sea and surf. The beach is lined by large, sweeping dunes covered with sparse grasses.

Katama Beach, KatamaRoad, Edgartown, Massachusetts 02539

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