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• Brant Point Beach- continuing on from Children’s Beach and passing on your right the White Elephant - another asset of the mega tycoon Nantucket property owner Nantucket Island Resort – the historic Brandt Point Beach is within your reach; here feast your eyes on the second oldest Light House on the USA (the oldest being in Boston Massachusetts)  - a beacon for the sailor and whaler entering the picturesque Nantucket Harbor. Watch the many yachting vessels coming and going and, if you arrive late any afternoon, you may be one of many uninvited guests attending one of the many weddings conducted at this romantic spot annually.  Within a stone’s throw, John and Theresa Heinz Kerry may be watching you!

• Children's Beach - a five minute walk or imagine three city blocks walk from the Century House, passing along the way – four houses from the Century House -  Nantucket Island Resort’s Harbor House – a hotel in the old tradition hosting large conferences (the most popular being the Wachovia Financial Institution’s Annual Event) – and the Point Breeze Hotel, a grand old lady with history back to the 1800’s currently under an $80 million reconstruction to its former glory with an anticipated opening late Season 2008.  While in the neighbor of Children’s Beach, enjoying the vista of our glorious harbor with its mega yachts and 6’ dinghies know that the home of Anne O’Meara and Stiller – parents of Stiller (the famous young successful comedian) is within your reach!!  NRTA: Madaket Route: Easton and North Water streets stop (outbound only), Easton and South Beach streets stop (inbound only)

• Dionis Beach - Dionis Beach has a bike path spur leading to it.  Best for sun-worshippers. Very quiet, with secluded spots that can be explored. Un-crowded.  Cool, calm waters.  Close to 40th pole. Facilities. NRTA: Madaket Route. Eel Point Road stop. 

• Eel Point - Eel Point is well known for sunsets, fishing, digging quahogs and the bathtubs. Bathtubs are shallow pools of sand filled with warm seawater.  Great for lounging, when the tide is low. Mosquitoes are popular here. No facilities here. Walk from the parking space. At the end of Eel Point Road.  NRTA: Madaket Route. Warren's Landing Road stop.

• 40TH Pole - 40th Pole is a heaven to cool off and splash around with the children. 40th Pole, used to be an island secret, discovered by the curious minds. Approximately 40 telephone poles west on Eel Point Road from Madaket Road on the north side of the road. Nantucket Sound is like a bathtub during the summer.  Crowded in July and August. Warm water. NRTA: Madaket Route. Eel Point Road stop. 

• Jetties Beach - so called because of its jetties that quiet the waters for the shipping vessels approaching Nantucket Harbor – is  about a 10-20 minute walk from the Century House;  stroll up Cliff Road passing the mega homes of yesteryears recently undergoing multi million dollar restorations and enjoy the views, the founders of the Horshow Collection;  As you follow your fellow sun worshippers you will stroll down the original cobblestoned Sherburne Turnpike to the beach.  If you miss a beat and take a left you will discover a property shaped as a shoe  that housed the family of Gilbreth --- the husband and wife efficiency experts with 12 children who summered on Nantucket.  The family and their book Cheaper By the Dozen was close to a bible for Innkeeperette JeanE’s family of 6 children – and mentors of her parents.  A classic beach with all the amenities walking distance from town.  Bathhouse and restaurant on the beach, bike racks, parking lot, pay phone, jungle gym, sailboat and windsurfer rentals and tennis courts.  Boston Pops performs on Jetties Beach every August. NRTA: Jetties Beach Route, Jetties Beach stop.

• Steps Beach - So named because one descend down the side of the cliff about 100 steps.  A fifteen minute walk from the Century House and approached just at the point where one would descended the cobblestones of “Sherburne Turnpike” to the Jetties Beach.  Entering a cul-de-sac, with the home of renown architect Gund watching over your arrival, Step’s Beach is enjoyed by those wanting the same vista as  the Jetties – with the approaching  and departing sea vessels – but not the crowds (and knowing there are no facilities available).  Historically, Steps Beach was the secret of the Island Innkeepers who congregated daily for an hour or two to escape the demands of their work.  However, with time and enthusiasm, the secret hide-away lost its mystery and is now enjoyed by bathers and artists alike. August/September at night harmless luminescent jellyfish blue-green also known as phosphorescence bathe in the waters.  Limited parking. NRTA: Jetties Beach Route, Jetties Beach stop.
 

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 • Lady's Beach - Off the beaten beach path and a beautiful drive or bike ride from town. When Bartlett Farm Road ends, go left, following the dirt road all the way to the beach. Best location for getting away from it all. Fishing and sunsets. A relatively un-crowded beach on the South Shore close to Bartlett's Farm. Lunch served at Bartlett's Farm. Cisco Brewers is also close by. Strong rip currents, deep water, heavy surf. NRTA: N/A.

• Miacomet Beach - Ocean and pond beach experiences. Another great beach for children and their families that is close to town: pond for children, ocean for adults.  Great surf to play in even on calm days and access to Miacomet Pond. Located at the south ends of Miacomet and West Miacomet Roads.  Lifeguards. NRTA: Miacomet Loop Route; Surfside Drive stop. 

• Madaket Beach - Best sunset. The sun sets into the water just seven miles from town at the end of Madaket Road. Drive, bike or ride the bus. Bring a light picnic dinner, a blanket and capture with a camera breathtaking views. A truly quintessential Nantucket experience. Located at the southwest end of Madaket Road.  Known for sunsets, families and all beachgoers. Surfing and fishing early mornings and evenings. NRTA: Madaket Route; West End stop.

• Nobadeer - Surfing, beach driving, people watching and partying.  College and high school students crowd this beach. Located East end of Nobadeer Avenue. NRTA: Surfside Beach Route; Surfside stop.

• Smith's Point - Strong rip currents, deep water, heavy surf, especially near the channel. Located at the SW end of Massachusetts Avenue in Madaket. NRTA: Madaket Route; West End stop .

• Surfside Beach - Located at the south end of Surfside Road and the bike path.  Great for all beachgoers. Known location for early morning and evening fishing. People watching, sunsets and beachcombing. Heavy surf. Bathhouse, concession stand, pay phone, bike racks and parking. NRTA: Surfside Beach Route. Surfside Stop. 

• Tom Nevers (Pebble Beach)
Sunbathe and swim, fish and  watch the sun set.  Strong rip currents, deep water, heavy surf, occasional fog. NRTA: Sconset via Milestone Road or Sconset via Old South Road routes. Tom Nevers Stop.
 

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• Coatue - Coatue is the narrow ribbon of land across the northern shore of Nantucket that creates the actual harbor. A very fragile and irreplaceable spot, it is more practical to visit by boat or kayak.  These can be rented. Be careful if you choose to visit here, since help is a long way off.  You must prepare accordingly. Make sure to have the proper equipment.

• Great Point - For this beach you need a four-wheel drive vehicle with a permit to access one of the truly beautiful beaches on the island.   Access requires permit for four-wheel drive vehicles.  These vehicles are available to rent from island rental companies. The lighthouse on this beach is breathtaking. Very fine and soft sand. A favorite surfcasting beach. Parking. Restrooms. NRTA: N/A Properly deflate tires to 12 PSI. 

• Pocomo Beach - Located approximately half way from the harbor to head of the harbor, Pocomo Beach Point offers warm calm waters. An excellent spot for windsurfing, or kayaking. Great Beach for small children.  There is little parking.

• Sconset Beach. - This beach has a very strong undertow. Surf can be heavy. Rougher waters and waves, and perfect for an oceanside picnic lunch.  Worth visiting. You can reach it by car, by Nantucket shuttle bus, or by a 7-mile bike path which is breathtaking. Lifeguards are usually on duty. It is a short walk to the village of Sconset. Regular shuttle bus service available daily. The seven-mile ride on paved bike path is recommended for those who love to bike. Food available in nearby village of Sconset.

• Quidnet Beach. - At the end of Sesachacha Road. Great view of Sankaty Head Lighthouse.  A remote, secluded and private beach, but open to public. The Travel Channel mentioned this beach as a destination. Very fine and soft sand.  Ideal for families with children.  Fishing. Beach combing.