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Nantucket -- Recreation -- Beaches Listings and Listing Links
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Brant Point Beach
Easy walk or bike ride. No lifeguard. Strong current; experienced swimmers; beach drops off suddenly under the water. Scenic beach with Brant Point Lighthouse; nice to sit and watch the boats rounding the point.
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Children's Beach
Harbor beach, an easy walk from town. Ideal for small children; park, new playground, game tables, and bandstand; lifeguard, restrooms, showers, restaurant and take-out food service, picnic tables. Restaurant, playground, and rest room are all accessible. Tie-dying sponsored by Nantucket Park & Recreation Commission on Fridays at noon, mid-July through August.
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Cisco Beach
Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard.
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Dionis Beach
Three miles by bike. Sheltered by dunes, calm waters for swimming, safe for children; lifeguard and restrooms.
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Francis Street Beach
Five-minute walk from Main Street. Calm harbor waters for swimming; no lifeguard. Jungle jim, kayak rentals, bathroom.
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Jetties Beach
Easy bike ride from town, or take the shuttle bus. Great beach for families. Lifeguards, changing rooms, playground, volleyball nets, restrooms, showers, public phones, restaurant and take-out food service. Concession and restrooms handicap accessible; boardwalk to the beach. Tennis. Windsurfing, sailboat, and kayak rentals. Swimming lessons for children age 6 and up offered by the Park & Recreation Commission July 4 through Labor Day from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
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Madaket Beach
As far west as you can go, six-mile bike ride on scenic, paved bike path. Heavy surf, lifeguard, restrooms. Famous for its incredible sunsets.
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Miacomet Beach
Surf can be dangerous; strong swimmers only--no lifeguard. No facilities or food service.
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Miacomet Pond
Only fresh water pond on Nantucket. Good for young children. Parking; no lifeguard, no facilities. Snapping turtles may be encountered.
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Nobadeer Beach
Located near the airport. No parking; difficult to access beach. Plenty of surf, wide beach is good for picnics, beach games, and surfcasting. No lifeguard; no facilities.
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