- Please support our journalism through affiliate links. Affiliate Disclosure
Review:
Moshup Beach is a public beach in Aquinnah located just off the Moshup Trail on Martha's Vineyard in a scenic, remote part of the island on its western side.
High above the Aquinnah Public Beach is the 51-foot-tall red brick Gay Head Lighthouse, built in 1799 to warn sailors that they are approaching the island.
The lighthouse is located on top of the 130-foot Gay Head Cliffs, which consist of colorful clay. The wide sandy beach has a “clothing optional” section, and there are a huge number of smooth rocks scattered across the soft white sand.
There are wooden stairs leading from the cliff top to the beach. The surf on the beach can get fairly big and the undertow strong, so it is never crowded with swimmers, but the surfers love it.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Plan Your Trip
Get Ready to Go!
- Search flights and stays nearby.
- Book your tour or local activity.
- Book your car rental.
Need some more help?
Read our Reservations & Travel Planning Tips guide.