Smith's Point Beach
Nantucket, MA
Smith's Point is the far southwestern tip of Nantucket, west of Madaket, a wild stretch of sand with open ocean on one side and Madaket Harbor's channel nearby. It is a place for long walks and solitude. Access is on foot or by permitted off road vehicle.
Wild, empty, and beautiful, though there are no services and access is difficult.
How we score beachesCheck the tides and any shorebird closures before you head out. Bring water and plan for a long walk.
There is no formal beach lot. Access is by foot or by permitted off road vehicle.
The walk is over soft sand, and there are no facilities.
Summer is best, and shorebird closures can affect parts of the shore.
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