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May 11, 2021 · The wind farm’s developers plan to install 62 giant turbines in the Atlantic Ocean about 15 miles off Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, with enough capacity to power 400,000 homes with clean...
- South Beach (Katama Beach) If you only see one beach on Martha’s Vineyard, let it be South Beach. Also sometimes called Katama Beach, the 3-mile long South Beach is truly spectacular.
- Moshup Beach (Aquinnah Beach) Out in Aquinnah, one of the most impressive beaches is Moshup Beach, which is also sometimes called Aquinnah Beach. This is the beach that’s directly under the famous cliffs, so if you’re visiting the area, which includes Gay Head Lighthouse, you’ll definitely want to consider taking a walk, or spending the day, on Moshup Beach.
- Menemsha Public Beach. Located in the cute little fishing village of Menemsha, the Menemsha Public Beach is a great one to visit if you’re hoping to plan the perfect beach picnic.
- Philbin Beach. Located in Aquinnah, Philbin Beach is one you definitely want to see during your visit. This is is a bit tough for those visiting in the summer, and aren’t renting on the island, but if you visit outside of the summer season, it’s such a beautiful part of the island to discover.
Want to surf, windsurf, kiteboard, dip your toes, take your kids, swim, lay on the beach, there is a beach for you! The majority of the beaches in the down-island towns - Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs and Edgartown - are public. They are also easy to access.
- Moshup Beach. Great for: Fishing. Surfing. Located on the exclusive barrier island of Martha's Vineyard, Moshup Beach aka Aquinnah Public Beach is a gem. It's also known as Gay Head or referred to by locals as "the cliffs beach" as that's what it is.
- Lucy Vincent Beach. Great for: Surfing. Located near Chilmark on the island of Martha's Vineyard, Lucy Vincent beach is a beautiful stretch of golden sand that runs along the Atlantic coast.
- Lighthouse Beach. Looking out over the Edgartown Outer Harbor toward Chappaquiddick Island, Lighthouse Beach has warm waters in the summer and splendid views.
- Gay Head Town Beach. Many continue to call Gay Head Town Beach by its original name, although Gay Head Town has been known formerly as Aquinnah (meaning ‘land under the hill') by its population of 440 since 1997.
A Cape Cod vacation is a beach vacation. Cape Cod extends 70 miles into the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by Cape Cod Bay on the north, Buzzards Bay on the west, Vineyard and Nantucket sounds on the south, and the Atlantic Ocean on the east.
Mar 20, 2024 · Explore the unique charm of Martha's Vineyard's beaches. From family-friendly beaches to rock-covered secluded shorelines, there truly is a beach for everyone.
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This beach faces the Atlantic Ocean with its normally heavy surf. There is a small area for swimming on Upper Chilmark Pond but this small section of beach requires about a one third of a mile walk east along the ocean beach.
