SURFSIDE BEACH is amazing…read more First of all, it's beautiful. Look at all that sea grass! Second of all, it's free. Third of all, there is a large parking lot. Fourth of all, there is VERY large parking lot for the bicycles. Fifth and not the least, it has SURFSIDE BEACH SHACK. This beach is understandably busy; not to worry, they have a lifeguard on duty. How lucky are the houses whose backyards are right on this beach?!

Heaven on earth. Immaculate beach with chair rentals, restrooms and the surf shack (who knew a pb&j…read morewas $8.....definitely pack a lunch). Must see when on the island.

Large parking lot that is free…read more Close to Millie's. Beautiful beach to watch the beautiful sunset in. As evidenced by the number of people heading this way when the sun was getting close to the horizon.

Beautiful and desolate in its own right. This beach makes you feel like you're on a different…read moreplanet. The rough tide makes it nearly impossible to swim or do anything, but our dog went nuts and LOVED every wave that came crashing into him; nearly sweeping him away at times. The beauty of being isolated and alone with no facilities, no people or lifeguards or anything, gives this beach a very particular feeling of freedom and peace. Initially thinking we made a mistake going out to the west end of the island, we greatly enjoyed it, and made some unique memories strolling the shoreline.

If you have kids this place has it all…read more.. This review is on the park and not on the food... As we didn't eat there Went there with my 20month old and we had a blast... They must have 6 picnic benches with most of them in the shade which is very beneficial. Also have plenty of park benches too. The grass area is also very nice. It's not huge but enough for kids to run around and have a good time. The big toy is aged, but still very nice and they have toddler swings. Yes, the beach isn't large, as it is the same size as it was 30 years ago. They have the are roped off. There is plenty of beach are for kids to play in the sand. There are life guards there too...

Kids seem to like playing in the park. Not much of a beach here and there are boats docked nearby…read moremaking it probably a bad idea to get in the water here. Close to town.

Has a large and free parking lot…read more Has a bathroom. Beautiful beach. No one was there when we first arrived.... And then a whole class of kids arrived in two shuttles. So cute!

I almost didn't review this beach because it's so quiet and relaxing. But everyone deserves to see…read morea sunset here. This is the calmest and shallowest water and is perfect for a sunset over glassy water. A walk or drive through the dunes onto the beach really make you feel like you're on a private and far off beach. Just look at my photos and you'll get an idea. There is parking off the road so you can walk to the beach, or take the sand road with your car onto the beach.

Very close to the Nantucket Ferry port, this stretch of rock and gravel provides some great views…read moreout into the inlet and the homes that surround it. There is no sand nor anyplace to settle down in. There is though a dedicated public access that the nearby Yacht club maintains, and it is nicely paved in yellow brick to let you know what is public or and what is not. As part of the path, there is a public shower and washroom. We spent a bit of time walking around the access and enjoying the views, while trying to duck the rain as much as possible.

Giant parking lot and it is free! Short walk away from the beach. Part of the walk ha wood…read moreplanks/boardwalk to make it easier to get from the parking lot to the water. SANDBAR restaurant is right on the beach. Beautiful. Not too far from Steps Beach.

Crowded beach but with plenty of free parking, including electric vehicle chargers and an on-site…read morerestaurant and bar with covered patio seating. This beach is within walking distance to the downtown district, but with the intense heat you might want to rent a car or take a Lyft/Uber. I found that Lyft was much less popular on the island and thus cheaper than Uber by 50-100%.

This is the place to get the coveted, much sought after over-sand beach pass. Be the envy of your…read moreneighbors (especially of you have a New York / New Jersey license plate) and drive your car with pride... You must have a four wheeled vehicle to get onto Great Point, and soon after the gate you realize why. The sand does get deep on the road, and even deeper on the beach. Similar to driving in snow, your wheels fall into the groves of earlier travelers, which raises the blood pressure in meeting situations. Our Honda Pilot scraped the bottom (5 adults and 2 kids) most of the way, but it's soft sand and didn't do any damage (now that I said that about half way home the engine will shut down because the catalytic converter is full of sand...). We stopped just south of the lighthouse, and had a good stretch of beach to ourselves. After a while we walked up to the point and found it packed with cars. I'm not sure why you'd purposely drive all that way and want to be that close to anyone else. Isn't it the point to get away from people?? The sand is a little abrasive, so it's best to wear shoes if you go for a walk. The east side was calm the day we went, but it all depends on the wind. Keep your eyes peeled for the seals swimming by. Also, wear bug spray. The mosquito's get vicious out there, especially around 4 when you are driving through the dunes on the way back to the road.

My family and I rented a very nice 19 foot boat from this business a few days ago and spent an…read moreabsolutely fantastic afternoon on the water exploring the harbor and the beaches nearby. It was a really special family afternoon and we could not have done it without this rental agency. Honestly before this summer I did not know that you could even rent a motor boat on Nantucket. Fortunately I walked by the stand and got the idea. The service was awesome. You sign up online and pick the boat you want. When we showed up they had upgraded me to a bigger better boat. Then after the first hour of the trip it was clear the engine wasn't working perfectly (but it was OK) and so I actually had the cell phone of Brandon, the guy who helped us at the dock, and he literally came out and swapped out another bigger and better boat for us! Talk about customer service! The boats are solid and sturdy but nothing fancy. Honestly people rent them every day so there's no way you could possibly get a fancy brand spanking new boat through a rental agency. But they are solid and they work and it's just a fantastic way to explore Nantucket Harbor and the surrounding beaches. Truly an amazing day and again the customer service by Brandon was absolutely 10 out of 10. He could not of been a more helpful guy.

While we did not get to go out due to a Small Craft Advisory, I'll say that we had no difficulty…read morewith the refund. This reduces the risk that weather imposes.

As a couple visiting in Nantucket for the first time, we could not have picked a better place to…read morestay than the Water's Edge cottage at Harborview Nantucket. It was a less than 10 minute walk from the ferry and incredibly easy to walk to downtown, but also insulated from the hustle and bustle. When we were in the cottage, we might as well have been on the other side of the island, it was so peaceful. The kitchen is well equipped with good quality pots and pans, coffeemaker, etc., so we easily made breakfast and lunch at home each day. The cottage is cute and right on the beach of the harbor. I loved looking out at the water's edge from our bed. The entire property is gorgeous with a well manicured lawn, hydrangeas, and even a cute little bunny that would come out each evening to munch on grass. Robert, the on-site point-of-contact, was super responsive, friendly, and helpful. They also had chairs to take to the beach and in-unit laundry. I would go back in a heartbeat and absolutely loved the time we spent there!

Best place to stay on the island…read more This is our 2nd summer staying in the Hermit Crab cottage. Great location and wonderful management team on property. Can't say enough good things about Harborview. Great location, right in town. They pick you up at the airport; stock your fridge with Cisco Brewery beer and wine; super new modern furniture with professional Bosch appliances. They have a small beach with adirondack chairs on the harbor and it is lovely to sit there and have some wine. Morag and Matt make reservations at the hard to get into restaurants and we have grown to really love them. Highly recommend Harborview. See you next summer!

Madaket Marine is one of the best spots in Nantucket. It is relatively secluded and private and…read morealso has an awesome harbor beach. The beach has more seaweed than most. Also, there are fewer and fewer places to rent houses in the Madaket Marine area. However, there are some awesome spots for crabbing and the most amazing sunsets.

A nice change of pace from the more deep cold-water beaches around Nantucket. The water is calm and…read morewarm, and it's not so windy. It's a nice place to take toddlers when you want a change of scenery and they're happy to stomp around in shallow water.