Coatue Beach
Nantucket, MA
Coatue is the long, thin barrier peninsula that wraps around Nantucket Harbor, with calm harbor water on one side and open Nantucket Sound on the other. It is a favorite of boaters and off road drivers. Bring a picnic and plan to stay the day.
Remote and beautiful, though it needs a boat or a permitted vehicle.
How we score beachesMany people get here by boat or with an off road vehicle and a permit. Check the Trustees and town rules before you go.
There is no formal beach lot. Access is by boat or by driving over the sand with a permit and four wheel drive.
The beach is remote and soft-sand, and there are no built facilities.
Summer days are best, and the water is calm on the harbor side.
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