Discover Nantucket’s Hidden Gems

Beach Lover’s Guide to Nantucket’s Beaches and Their Safety Numbers

Nantucket, known for its picturesque landscapes and serene beaches, is a haven for beach lovers. But what happens when you stumble upon a hidden gem and can’t remember its name? Or, if you’re trying to give directions but can’t recall the beach’s emergency location number? This guide is here to save the day. With a detailed map listing all Nantucket beaches and their corresponding safety numbers, you’ll never feel lost again.

Click on the dropped pin to find out the name, or click the icon in the top left corner to see the list of Nantucket beaches.

#1 – Massachusetts Ave Beach

#1A – Madaket Beach

#2 – Tristam’s Beach

#3 – Sheep Pond

#4 – Red Barn

#5 – Clark Cove

#6 – Hummock Pond Beach

#7A – Cisco

#7 – Cisco Beach

#8 –

#9 – Austin Locke

#9A – Ladies

#10 – Ladies

#10A – Ladies

#11 – Fat Ladies

#12 – Ladies Beach

#13 – Ladies

#13A – Lightening Rod/Radio Tower

#13B – Lightening Rod/Radio Tower

#13C – Lightening Rod/Radio Tower

#14 –

#14A –

#14B –

#15 – Miacomet

#15A – Miacomet

#16 – Miacomet

#16A – Miacomet

#16B – Miacomet

#16C – Miacomet

#17 – Nudie Beach

#17A – Nudie Beach

#18 – Point of Breakers/Sewer Beds

#18A –

#19 – Surfside

#19A – Nobaside

#20 – Fisherman’s/Nobaside

#20A – Fisherman’s/Nobaside

#21 – Fisherman’s/Nobaside

#22 – Nobadeer

#23 – Nobadeer

#25 – Madequecham

#26 – Madequecham

#26A – Madequecham

#27 – Madequecham

#28 – Madequecham

#28A – Madequecham

#29 – Madequecham

#29A – Madequecham

#30 – Tom Never’s/Pebble

#31 – Tom Never’s/Pebble

#31A – Tom Never’s/Pebble

#32 – Low Beach

#33 – Codfish Park/Sconset

#34 – Codfish Park/Sconset

#35 – Codfish Park/Sconset

#36 – Sankaty

#37 – Sesachacha Pond/Quidnet

#37B – Squam Pond

#39 – Jetties Beach

#40 – Cliffside

#41 – Steps Beach

#42 – Hinckley

#43 – Water Tower Beach

#44 – Dionis

#45 – 40th Pole

#45A – 40th Pole

#46 – 40th Pole

#47 – 40th/Eel Point

#48 – Eel Point

#48A – Eel Point

#49 – Eel Point

#50 – Eel Point

Francis St. Beach

Children’s Beach

Pocomo Beach

1st Point, Coatue

2nd Point, Coatue

3rd Point, Coatue

4th Point, Coatue

Brant Point

Great Point

The Haulover

‘Sachacha Pond

Coskata

Here are Fisher’s favorite Nantucket beaches!

North Shore – Calmer Waters

Jetties Beach | Close to town with parking, a playground and the Sandbar restaurant.

Brant Point | The best place to watch the boats and ferries round the point and the scenic lighthouse.

Children’s Beach | Closest beach to town. With a playground, stage and Gyp-Sea Café, it’s ideal for children.

Steps Beach | Picturesque beach between Dionis and Jetties Beach with views of the Nantucket Sound and Great Point.

Dionis | Calm waters and peaceful beach with restrooms and parking. Approximately a 3-mile bike ride from town.

40th Pole | A local favorite, with drive-on access and views of Smith’s Point & the Cape. Vehicle permit and 4-wheel drive required.

South Shore – Surf Beaches

Tom Nevers | Big parking lot, multiple softball fields and playground.

Nobadeer | Popular drive-on beach with larger waves. Vehicle permit and 4-wheel drive required.

Surfside | Family-friendly beach with shuttle services, restrooms, parking, bike racks, snack bar and multiple food trucks.

Miacomet | Less busy South Shore beach 2.5 miles from town, and close to Bartlett’s Farm.

Cisco | Very popular beach with a surf school on-site and various food carts/trucks often on-site.

Madaket/Smith’s Point | Famous sunset-watching destination down the street from Millie’s Restaurant & Millie’s Market.

Eastern Shore – Moderate Surf Beaches

‘Sconset | Accessible by NRTA shuttle or a 6-mile bike ride. Food available nearby in ‘Sconset Village.

Quidnet | Typically a calmer water beach that borders Sesachacha Pond. No facilities or lifeguards.

Pocomo | Warm water, great for kayaking.

Great Point Beach | Vehicle permit, or day pass, and 4-wheel drive required.

Deer Tick Awareness

Deer ticks are commonly found in high-moisture sites like Nantucket beaches, so exercise caution when walking in woods, marshy areas, tall grass and along the edges of fields and lawns. At the beach, walk in the middle of trails and stay away from the beach grass in the dunes. Along with your SPF, wearing DEET insect repellent will discourage ticks.