Beaches in Edgartown, Massachusetts

The first European settlement on Martha's Vineyard was established in 1642 at the eastern end of the island and given the name of Great Harbor by Thomas Mayhew, one of its founders. In 1671, the na... More on LighthouseFriends.com

Edgartown Lighthouse can be see in the background of a couple of scenes in the 1975 movie "Jaws." It first appears when Chief Brody and the mayor are aboard the On Time Ferry discussing beach closu... More on LighthouseFriends.com

Dogs are allowed during the summer, only before 9am and after 5pm. You will need to keep your dog away from any bird nesting areas, which should have signs posted. During the off-season, from mid-September to mid-April, dogs are allowed ... More on DogFriendly.com

Chappaquiddick Island's eastern edge is a barrier beach formed thousands of years ago by offshore currents that deposited tons of sand. Today this beach extends for seven miles from Wasque Point pa... More on Thetrustees.org

One of our best located on Chappaquiddick Island. Open to all; however, subject to regulations of The ... More on Mvy.com

The rental properties around the island make for a very quiet and relaxing time on the island. More on Yahoo! Travel

Gayhead Beach, otherwise known as Aquinnah Beach (the two names seem interchangeable, even from one road sign to the next!) is really ... More on igougo

At the end of Fuller St. near Lighthouse Beach. Open to all. Martha's Vineyard, the largest resort island in New England, was formed by glacial action 10,000 years ago and lies 7 miles off the coas... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

At the end of Fuller Street near Lighthouse Beach. Open to all. More on Mvy.com

Located on Chappaquiddick Island, a lovely, unadulterated beach. One of only two public "drive on" beaches. Be prepared for restrictions on vehicle ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

A harbor beach at Star-buck's Neck, off North Water St. near the center of town. Open to all. Martha's Vineyard, the largest resort island in New England, was formed by glacial action 10,000 years ago and lies 7 miles off the coast ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

Surf beach off Moshup Trail. The beach is approximately a ten-minute walk from the parking lot on a cleared trail. There ... More on Mvy.com

Surf beach off Moshup Trail. Extends from Philbin Beach to just before the cliffs. The beach is approximately a ten-minute walk from the parking lot on a cleared trail. There is a $15 parking fee i... More on GoingToTheBeach.com