Crowded beach but with plenty of free parking, including electric vehicle chargers and an on-site…read morerestaurant and bar with covered patio seating. This beach is within walking distance to the downtown district, but with the intense heat you might want to rent a car or take a Lyft/Uber. I found that Lyft was much less popular on the island and thus cheaper than Uber by 50-100%.

Our captain mentioned this beach before we arrived. We did find out a head of time there were…read morepublic showers. Didn't find a lot of info. I wish it was a little better marked. We asked a number of people before we found the public showers and the changing rooms. Im not used to having that many broken shells/shells on the beach when you walk up. It was a decent crowd on the beach, still plenty of room to spread our towels out and not feel we were on top of the people next to us.

Martha's Vineyard Picnic delivered an unforgettable experience that exceeded every expectation for…read moreour baby shower celebration. Juliana curated a stunning setup that felt both personal and magical, making the day truly one-of-a-kind. She thought of everything--an ideal location, charming baby boy-themed touches, a tented play area for our toddlers, music, and even Polaroids for guests to capture memories. Beyond the beautiful aesthetic, Juliana was a joy to work with: organized, communicative, and clearly passionate about what she does. Our guests are still talking about how special and unique the day felt.

The facility is lovely. The Wellness Center is incredible with an outdoor lap pool (for adults)…read moreand a large pool for families. Tennis courts abound and members of the Club use them every morning. We stayed at the Westmoor for two nights as my husband was a guest of the Film Festival. The rooms are VERY small, but comfortable. The bed is unbelievably comfortable as are the pillows. We actually looked for the pillow label to purchase several for our home. My only critique of the room is that it lacks electrical outlets close to the bed. The one outlet had the phone and the clock plugged into it via a night light (which we unplugged.). There is a steamer, iron, a very small ironing board that can be used on the bed, a security safe and a few hangers. We traveled with carry on luggage. Anything bigger would have blocked our ability to function in the room. Also, you will find umbrellas in your room closet, so don't bring one. The Westmoor has plenty of rooms to read and relax but I would definitely get out and see what Nantucket has to offer. It's a wonderful place. Internet at the facility is okay. It's not entirely open as some of our apps (games) were blocked. There is a very small flat TV in the room that has all the channels you need and the ability to log into any streaming service you might need. We only used it in the morning while we prepared for the day to see what was happening in the world Nantucket is GORGEOUS, so you're not going to stay in your room but to sleep. And sleep you will. The Westmoor is VERY quiet at night. The food at the main restaurant is OUTSTANDING. The chef has won awards for his seafood chowder. Order it! Make sure you know the dress code before you go and making a reservation is HIGHLY suggested. Seriously, ask them about the dress code before you arrive at the Westmoor Club. They are very accommodating but have rules. The staff is INCREDIBLE and is the asset of the Club. Friendly beyond belief and knowledgable about the area. Tim, the restaurant manager is an asset to the club. Uber/Lyft is easy to and from town. The beach is a 10 minute walk from the Club. The pictures on the website are deceiving as it's not close to the club at all. The continental breakfast that is complimentary is only pastries, some fruit, cereal bars and coffee/tea. They do not serve any protein here, so a diabetic will be hard pressed to find anything edible. They do serve breakfast near the Wellness Center that is outstanding. The folks they hire for the club can certainly cook. Every morsel of food we ate on site was incredible. My only critique here is that there are ants EVERYWHERE as you must eat at tables outside. And, the baskets the food is served in are disgusting. They have grease all over them and are just plain gross to touch.

I went to dye my biweekly weight lifting session and 30 minutes on the stair machine. The place is…read morestunning. It is the nicest health club I have ever seen with wooden floors. It just can not be beat. If you ever have a chance, it would be one workout to remember.

Force Five Water Sports, located on Union street, right before it intersects the perpetual…read morecongestion of Main Street, has been a Godsend. We've been twice in three days. What it has going for it: 1. A great selection of skimboards, reasonably priced (for ACK), from $50 wooden boards on up to high end carbon fiber. AND there's a massive amount of in-house expertise on skimboards circa June 2026, in the form of Teddy. Teddy was willing to generously share his knowledge and then gave us plenty of space to choose what we wanted without any pressure at all. WHAT A WINNER!!! 2. The Pardner and I are senile and of course forgot one of our wetsuits; surfboard wax; and swim goggles -- in addition to our progeny's skimboard. And we broke one of our boogie boards on day one. Force Five had us covered for all of the above, at prices that were not rapacious. We'll probably be back to see if they have fins that will fit this weirdo surfboard of ours, and see if we don't set a record for the most visits by a non-employee.

Someone jacked my flip flops at the beach?! I KNOW! What has the world come to. Do I order on…read moreAmazon and get them at the end of my trip or do I just suck it up and buy new ones downtown. Decisions, decisions. My 'a ha' moment came when I thought of Force Five. This is a great surf shop. From flip flops to bathing suits, to sunglasses to "surf" clothes, Force Five has an extensive selection of some really great stuff and not marked up from their suggested retail prices. Brands include Roxy, Volcom, Billabong, and the likes; designer clothes it is not. I think they also sell surf boards and boogie boards, but don't hold me to that. Come off-season for sales, but even during summer, you can still walk away with some good stuff without breaking the bank.

Best beach on the island for waves!…read more There are quite a few surfers and swimmers enjoying the waves but they rarely get close because the waves on shore keep the swimmers busy! Make sure your in shape to swim because the waves beat down on you hard. Otherwise a great beach that's nice and close to the farmers market and cisco brewery. No beach permit required.

:: All in one breath:: The best beach in the entire world please don't go here because you have the…read morepotential to ruin this pristine beach. Erosion has changed this landscape but this beach will have my heart forever. *Rougher waters, you may not want to bring the little ones here.

A very wild place…read more An absolutely beautiful island of the west coast of Nantucket. it's completely wild, pristine and totally clean and free. The only problem is you can't go there. Or at least I can't go there. I've sailed and kayaked around it but it is very, very, very private and uninvited guests are not allowed. I'm definitely one of those uninvited guests. Only a few dozen families live there during the summer and I have heard that there is no water or utilities. You can see huge yachts parked out near the island and I suspect the people that owned the yachts have the houses on the island. I have certainly never seen any property for sale and I can't imagine what the price would be. So, Tuckernuck is a gorgeous, wild and pristine place 30 miles away from Cape Cod. For that it gets 5 stars. Unfortunately it's only for a select few and that select few sure as hell doesn't include me. That gives it 1 star. Ergo 3 stars.

Tuckernuck is nowhere near as wild and pristine as the previous reviewer makes it out to be, though…read morethe Tuckernuck Land Trust has acquired some land to attempt to save a bit of the wild. Too many houses have been built. Many of the original settlers of Tuckernuck were Dunhams and Coffins, family of mine from Nantucket, and prior to running a single telephone line there in about 1901 it was extremely isolated. Very few people lived there year round (my great-great-grandfather's brother being one who did, but only after making his fortune in the lumber business on the mainland), and they made their living by bird hunting and fishing. Today it's a summer retreat for the rich, none of my family still owns (or could afford) anything there, and we're as unwelcome as the first reviewer. I can get no closer than Madaket.

Has a large and free parking lot…read more Has a bathroom. Beautiful beach. No one was there when we first arrived.... And then a whole class of kids arrived in two shuttles. So cute!

I almost didn't review this beach because it's so quiet and relaxing. But everyone deserves to see…read morea sunset here. This is the calmest and shallowest water and is perfect for a sunset over glassy water. A walk or drive through the dunes onto the beach really make you feel like you're on a private and far off beach. Just look at my photos and you'll get an idea. There is parking off the road so you can walk to the beach, or take the sand road with your car onto the beach.

I came to Nantucket Golf Club in 2010 for a close friend's wedding, where I attended as a guest and…read moreDJ'd as my gift to the bride and groom. The celebration was enormous, with what felt like 300 to 400 people gathered beneath a massive tent. Yet, it remained one of the most sophisticated, opulent, and tasteful weddings I have ever attended. A sunset cocktail hour unfolded across the beautiful, surprisingly rural property, and the entire evening captured every bit of New England class imaginable without tipping into excess. My visit also left me with a lasting affection for Nantucket itself. I had a wonderful time at the Chicken Box, Cisco Brewers, Jetties Beach, and the island's chic downtown, and I hope to make it back someday. My own night became a crash course in how not to ruin someone's wedding. I had ridden a rented Vespa out earlier that day to set up and soundcheck my turntable rig, then returned about 15 minutes before my set as the band wound down, only to find that someone had intentionally or unintentionally disturbed the equipment during the shared setup. The solution I pieced together was definitely bootleg, especially given the quality of the wedding. Still, the party kept moving, and members of the group later told me how much fun everyone had and how much everyone drank. It was one of only five weddings I ever DJ'd, and I learned that separating business from pleasure is usually wise, though more power to anyone who can make both work when someone's big night depends on it. Nantucket Golf Club gave my friends an extraordinary place to celebrate, and it gave a young, inexperienced DJ a permanent lesson about guarding the equipment, limiting the wine, and never underestimating the pressure of entertaining a few hundred people.

If you're having a wedding here, the good news: great food, great ambience, friendly and…read moreprofessional wait staff. Bad news: managers who treat their employees badly and are willing to berate them in front of the guests. Not the kind of vibe you're looking for on your wedding day. Stay away. Too many other great places on the island.