Moshup beach is absolutely breathtaking! Pictures don't capture the beauty I saw firsthand. I came on an early Sunday morning in May and had the entire beach to myself. The beautiful color drenched cliffs, the roaring waves crashing effortlessly against the rocks, and the powdery soft sand caressing my feet made for the ultimate relaxing experience in nature. It was almost surreal. There's a destinated parking lot down the road so anyone with mobility issues may find it hard to access. There were no bathrooms, food, or beverages available unless you make the trek back up to Aquinnah cliffs (15 min walk uphill). There's supposedly a section that's designated as a nudist beach but I didn't see it. Moshup is a bare bones but stunningly beautiful beach, a must see while on Martha's Vineyard! read more

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Beautiful beach that abuts the red cliffs of Aquinnah. We spent about 2 hours here in the late July afternoon and it was pretty empty. Nice big swath of soft sand, some rocks in the water. Easy parking - $30/day with a well groomed path to the beach. read more

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Go on a cloudy day mid week by car. Parked at lookout and walked down path to beach. It was low tide and we could walk far under the cliffs. The beach and views are beautiful. Shore is rocky but we did see a couple of people swimming. Need to scout out a place with no rocks to swim. Love finding the path and walking the beach where very few people know you can go. read more

Moshup Beach - Can walk along beach during low tide pretty far - Beaches Near Me - Aquinnah, Massachusetts

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Gorgeous beach! Must visit destination on Martha's Vineyard, I think it's the best beach for beautiful views on the island! read more

Moshup Beach - Beaches Near Me - Aquinnah, Massachusetts

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On the far side of the island this beach is off the beaten path, but it is definitely worth the drive from Edgartown, Vineyard Haven or Oak Bluffs. It is way less crowded than the nearby popular South Beach and State Beach. There is a parking lot close by that charges $20 for the day. The lot is also walking distance to the cliffs and the light house should you want to explore more. Be warned that this beach is right next to a nude beach. So be mindful if you have kids or are not comfortable with nudity. read more

Moshup Beach - Beach to Ourselves - Beaches Near Me - Aquinnah, Massachusetts

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Probably my favorite beach on the island, but it's not for everyone. First, parking is very limited and if you don't get in the lot there's no other option. Second, it's a bit of a hike from the parking lot to the beach. Maybe 1/2 mile? There's a drop-off area closer to the beach with port-o-potties if you need them. No lifeguards or running water. No rentals etc. The sand is beautiful. Perhaps the nicest on the island. The waves are great. There's a nude beach within walking distance if you're into that. At the end of the day there's a snack bar at the top of the hill near the lighthouse and that area has the most beautiful views on the entire island imho. The beach isn't crowded but it's not private, etiher. Plenty of rom but plenty of people come here. I think it's worth the extra effort. read more

Rocky but beautiful. Not as kid friendly because of the rocks but still nice! The view is gorgeous

Gay cliffs and Nomans land Moshup Beach is an isolated beach way out on the west end of Martha's Vineyard. It is definitely an incredibly stunning place with soft, white sand that seems to go on forever. The beach doesn't get a whole lot of people in the summer because it is somewhat difficult to reach which is just as well because the parking is very limited. However it's a great location it you happen to be biking or walking in the area. In the off season you will probably have the beach all to yourself and it's a wonderful beach for a winter stroll. This part of the island tends to be always windy which makes for some serious chop and rips in the area plus the water is always pretty nippy. Not the best place to for a swim unless you are use to these conditions. However swimming isn't really necessary because the views are absolutely spectacular. The Gay Head Lighthouse is visible in places as well as the great cliffs and buffs. The name of this place tends to get a few chuckles but the name gay actually comes from the "gaily colored" sand, clay and cliffs. Off to the south you can see the mysterious and enigmatic Noman's Land. This is a 600 acre island that lies only three miles away from the beach but is off limits to everybody. It was used as a bombing range by the armed forces from 1943 to 1966 and still contains tons of unexploded ordinance. Not a good place for a walk but it does make a great spot to nest for large amounts of birds. Moshup Beach is one of the most lovely, lonely and haunting beautiful beaches anywhere. Incredible views, wild water and a mysterious island A place that once seen will be remembered forever. read more

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We discovered this place quite by accident. The Aquinnah cliffs were on the top of the Trip Advisor things to do in Martha's vineyard list. So we went to the Gay Lighthouse. From the viewpoint above, we saw that there was a nice secluded beach that seemed cozy and welcoming and rather deserted, so that's how we ended up on this beach. Having not done much research or read about the beach, you can imagine our utter surprise when we found ourselves in a colony of nudists while trying to get to the base of the cliffs. After recovering from our initial shock, we loved this beach. Not only is quite deserted as I understand nudity is not everyone's cup of tea, which worked in our favour. The beach was free of garbage, plastic, and of people! Just the sea, the sand, the sun and you! We loved everything about it and it was great to be able to walk so comfortably on the beach. Just make sure you carry a bottle of water as there really is not much for amenities there. Like I said, a perfect, beautiful beach! read more

Moshup Beach - The beach - Beaches Near Me - Aquinnah, Massachusetts

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Beautiful beach. Clear water, some waves, shells, soft sand. A little rocky at the top of the beach, but once you get past that it's such a great beach. Not a lot of people know about this beach so it is not too crowded. The cliffs are simply beautiful. We took a walk down the beach into the nude part of the beach, which was even more beautiful. The clay cliffs and soft, white, sand are unlike any of the other beaches on the island. A lot of seaweed in some parts though... I recommend spending the day at the beach then walking up to the shops in Aquninnah and getting a soft serve ice cream. Then go check out the Gay Head Light House before it gets moved! A great way to spend the day! read more

Moshup Beach - View from our walk on beach - Beaches Near Me - Aquinnah, Massachusetts

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A very pretty and clean beach in MV. Less populated crowded than some of the other down island beaches popular with tourists, it's well worth the 15 min walk from parking lot. read more

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As a West Coaster who never was obsessed with the beach, it finally took half a dozen years on the East Coast to give me an appreciation and slight longing for sunset over sand and water. Apparently, the Vineyard is one of the few places you can catch a sunset on a sandy beach on the Beast Coast (as opposed to a sunrise?), and the backdrop of the Aquinnah (Gay Head) Cliffs with it's multicolored clay, I can see why this place is so stunning and raved about. It's definitely worth the 40 minute drive from the main towns. There's not much else out here though (bathrooms, food, etc) with the exception of the few snack shacks up by the lighthouse(not open in off season, btw) . During off season, the $15 parking isn't enforced. It's about a 10 minute walk down to the beach. There is also a scenic trail walk that you can take as well. Do not be fooled by the smaller sort of paths that offshoot the main road to the beach and stick to the main paths (otherwise you'll end up in dense brush and possibly endangering a rare bird's habitat). Also, obviously bring a flashlight if you're watching the sunset because it gets super dark rather quickly (especially in the off season). read more

This beach is absolutely beautiful. The views of cliffs from the beach is something you have to see. You have to also have walk along the beach where you will find all kinds of rocks stacked up like a form of artwork. Then finally you have to bring a blanket and towel to enjoy the water of course. read more

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It's an amazing beach to watch the subset on, and very secluded since it's hard to get to so you don't have to deal with the crowds like on Menemsha beach. I highly recommend coming here, worth the 40 min drive just to get a beautiful picture of the sun setting against the cliffs. Breathtaking! read more

Moshup Beach - Beaches Near Me - Aquinnah, Massachusetts

Did not actually go swimming here but there is an area above that overlooks the beach and it is amazing. It is difficult to get to but I love secluded beaches. Can't wait to actually swim here read more

Gorgeous beach with stunning views of the colorful cliffs. Not a cheap day out ($30 for parking) but a fun experience. We collected lots of beautiful shells and took lots of great pictures. read more

Super beautiful beach with amazing scenery! Definitely use the drop off spot for all your gear as the hike from parking to the beach is rather long. The cliffs are absolutely spectacular. There are rocks, but not by the drop off point. You'll see lots of rock towers too. At a certain point, when you walk further down from the entrance it does turn into a nude beach, so just be prepared! read more

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This beach has it all and I would like to give it 5 stars. Stunning views, great waves. We came on a suboptimal beach day and it was just perfect. It costs $15 to park and about a 10 min walk from the lot. There is a drop off area if you don't want to lug your stuff. We couldn't wait to return later in the week when the forecast improved. Wow..we got there early but it quickly filled in. It was the by far the most crowded beach that I have ever been to! We ended up leaving when a large party crowded in next to us within inches of our space. Another family was fed up when a group set up their umbrella shading their spot. Beautiful beach but unpleasantly crowded. read more