🌊 Which beach should I go to on Martha's Vineyard?
🌊 Which beach should I go to on Martha's Vineyard?
So many beaches, but which ones can you visit, and can your dog come?
We’ve explored a lot of island beaches on island and love them all. But the signage and regulations can be confusing - some are public, some are private to town, and some charge for parking. We’ve done our best to roundup which beaches below and will update as dog and parking dates/regulations change.
Please note that all beaches on island are “carry on/carry off” so do not have trashcans. The expectation is that you bring trash home with you. Also, where dogs are allowed on beaches they are generally expected to be leashed. Parts of beaches are occasionally blocked off for wildlife habitats each season, so keep note of those signs upon arrival.
Enjoy the sunshine!
Free Public Beaches with Ample Parking Year-Round
South Beach/Katama, Edgartown 🚽⛑️
State Beach/Joseph Sylvia Beach, Oak Bluffs/Edgartown
Inkwell Beach, Oak Bluffs 🚽
Free, Public Beaches with Limited Parking In-Season
These are some amazing beaches, but the parking lots can be small so carting a lot of things to the beach can be challenging.
Lake Tashmoo Beach, Vineyard Haven
Eastville Beach, Vineyard Haven
Lobsterville Beach, Aquinnah 🐕
Public Beach but parking permit is required to park (have someone drop you off)
Menemsha Beach, Chilmark
Lighthouse Beach, Edgartown 🐕
Fuller Street Beach, Edgartown
East Beach (on Chappy)
Jetty Beach, Oak Bluffs
Owen Park Beach, Vineyard Haven 🐕🚽
Town Permit Beaches with Parking Pass Required In-Season
Lambert’s Cove, West Tisbury (🐕 before 10am)
Open to the public: Off-season, 9/6-6/14
Lucy Vincent Beach, Chilmark
Open to the public: Off-season, 9/16-5/31
Squibnocket Beach, Chilmark
Open to the public: Off-season, 9/6-6/14
Quansoo Beach, Chilmark
Moshop Beach, Aquinnah
Philbin Beach, Aquinnah
Paid Entry
Norton Point Beach, Edgartown (cars are paid)
Long Point Beach, Edgartown (cars are paid)
FAQ’s:
Which beach is most kid-friendly?
State Beach
Which beach is a nude beach?
Parts of Lucy Vincent or Moshop (far right sides)
Which beach is your favorite?
Lambert’s Cove in the off-season
Which beach has restrooms?
South Beach has port-o-potties. Town Beach OB has public restrooms within walking distance.
Which beach has lifeguards?
South Beach
Are there public pools or splash pads?
Sadly, no! Two private pools you can get paid daily access to are YMCA or Mansion House (indoor).