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Joseph Sylvia State Beach is a charming two-mile sandy beach in Martha's Vineyard that is best known as one of the primary filming locations for the iconic 1975 feature film Jaws.
The state beach, which is overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, stretches along the gorgeous Nantucket Sound shoreline and nearby Sengecontacket Pond, with an adjacent state highway providing access to the towns of Edgartown and Oak Bluffs.
Families can enjoy safe swimming conditions due to a gradually sloping shoreline which creates shallow, calm water conditions, while anglers can take advantage of excellent fishing conditions to catch prevalent striped bass during warmer months.
Visitors should note that parking spots fill up early during peak months and should plan to arrive early to secure beachfront spots.
Edgartown, MA 02539, Phone: 508-627-6145
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