Sheltered by dunes, this beach along Nantucket Sound has calm waters for swimming, hard-pack sand, and lots of shells. It’s safe for children, with lifeguards in-season. There is a shallow sandbar, and many people paddleboard here. Dunes and beautiful harbor views of sailboats and ferries. Restrooms, changing room, and faucet for rinsing off the sand are available. There are vending machines in the parking area, but no concessions, so bring your own food and beverages. Accessing the beach requires a laborious walk along a narrow path over a soft-sand dune trail. A metal ramp at the end of the trail provides access down the bank onto the beach during the summertime.
Grilling on Dionis Beach is allowed with a charcoal or propane grill (be sure to properly dispose of ash and do not leave used charcoal on the beach). Small, enclosed cooking fires located away from any flammable material or dune vegetation are allowed without a permit. There are no trash receptacles on the beach so please bring any trash you create with you when you leave.
This beach is three miles from town by bike on the north side of Eel Point Rd; off Madaket Road, look for the white painted boulder on the right marked “Dionis.” There is parking, but it tends to fill quickly in July and August and on holiday weekends. Beachgoers can take NRTA shuttle bus to Eel Point Road stop and walk. Lifeguard (in season). Sections of the beach may be closed during shorebird nesting season.
Jetties Beach is a north shore beach on Nantucket with calm water and a wide stretch of sand. The beach has seasonal lifeguards, restrooms, showers, chair and umbrella rentals, and a playground area. Dining is available at Sandbar at Jetties Beach. The beach is accessible by NRTA shuttle and has nearby parking, making it one of the more accessible beach areas on Nantucket.
Steps Beach is located below “The Cliff” and is accessed by a path between mansions and a tall staircase leading down the bluff to the beach. This beach has soft, white sand, calm water along Nantucket Sound, and is a spot for swimming and relaxing by the shore. At low tide, there are wide sandbars within easy swimming distance. Watch your toes for the occasional grumpy crab.
40th Pole is a north shore beach on Nantucket with shallow, clear water and calm surf. The beach is popular with families, young children, and for surfcasting. Seasonal restrooms are available, though there are no lifeguards or other amenities. Access is available by 4WD vehicle (with proper permit sticker) via Eel Point Road, and the beach is open for beach driving year-round unless closed for nesting shorebirds.
Children’s Beach is located on Nantucket Harbor a short walk from downtown. The beach has calm harbor water along with seasonal lifeguards, restrooms, a playground area, and a café. A large grass yard has a few shade trees and picnic tables. Events, concerts, and activities are held at the beach bandstand during the summer season.
1 Review on “Dionis Beach”
Great beach for kids! Very Calm, only downside is the beach is very rocky with shells and sea weed, so put on some swim socks/shoes.