North Shore
Public Beaches
1 Jetties Beach
Easy bike ride from town. NRTA shuttle service
is available (summer only). Great for families:
changing rooms, playground, public tennis
courts, and a boardwalk to the beach. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak lessons and rentals available. Beach-accessible wheelchairs
also available.
2 Brant Point
Easy walk or bike ride. No lifeguard. Scenic
beach beside Brant Point Lighthouse; a pleasant spot to sit and watch the boats rounding
the Point. Strong current - experienced
swimmers only.
3 Children’s Beach
On the harbor, an easy walk from town.
Ideal for small children: park, playground,
picnic tables and bandstand. T-shirt tie-dying
sponsored by Nantucket Park & Recreation
Commission – Fridays at noon, mid-July
through August. Enjoy free G-rated movies
Friday nights at dusk. Free concerts
6:00 - 7:15 p.m. on Sundays.
4 Dionis
Three miles by bike from town. Sheltered by
dunes; calm waters for swimming; safe for
children.
5 Francis Street Beach
Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm
harbor waters for wading; no lifeguard.
Turtle climb, kayak rentals.
South Shore
6 Surfside
Located at the end of Surfside Road, a 2.2mile ride on paved bike path or via NRTA
shuttle bus (summer only). Good beach for
families: picnics, kite flying, beach games,
and surfcasting after 5 p.m. Beach-accessible
wheelchairs also available. Surf can