Lake Tashmoo Town Beach
Vineyard Haven, MA
Lake Tashmoo Town Beach offers two swims in one spot, with Vineyard Sound on the outside of the strip and calmer brackish water on the lake side. The town beach on the narrow neck is a short drive from Vineyard Haven, and a jetty draws anglers. Small lot, big appeal.
The choice of calm lake water or open Sound water is a rare bonus, though the small lot fills before lunch.
How we score beachesThe parking lot is small and fills early on summer days. Arrive in the morning or after mid afternoon, or bring a bike.
A small free lot serves the beach, and it fills up early on summer days.
The beach sits close to the lot on a short, flat approach. Facilities are basic.
The lake side warms first, and the Sound side is bracing until midsummer. Lifeguards are posted in summer.
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