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HarborFree & OpenHidden gemBest in August

Fuller Street Beach

Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts · Edgartown Harbor

Quiet harbor swim a short walk from downtown Edgartown

A small, calm harbor beach walkable from Edgartown center. Protected water makes it ideal for young swimmers. Not fancy, but the convenience of being steps from town is the draw.

Fuller Street Beach is a sliver of sand on the Edgartown harbor side, accessible by a short walk from downtown along North Water Street. It's not a destination beach in the postcard sense, but it's an everyday favorite of Edgartown families and renters who want a calm-water swim within walking distance of an ice cream cone. The harbor protects the water, so it stays glassy on most summer days; the slope is gentle and the sand is fine. There are no facilities, no lifeguards on most days, no concessions — just a beach and a view of the boats in the inner harbor. Park downtown, walk fifteen minutes north past the Edgartown Yacht Club and the lighthouse, and you're there.

Photo spot

Catboats in the inner harbor seen from the sand

Arrive
Morning or early evening
Crowds
Low
Dogs
Seasonal

Best for

FamiliesSwimming

The beach

Lay of the land

Orientation
East-facing
Length
~0.1 mi
Backshore
Dune / flat
Sand
Fine tan sand
Shade
none

Wildlife

Birds you may see: herring gull, great cormorant, common tern

Things to know

  • Jellyfish more likely July–August.

Plan your visit

Parking & fees

Lot size
Small
Enforcement
Street parking; metered in downtown Edgartown.

Street parking, walk from town

Getting there

Ferry
45 min from Woods Hole (Falmouth) · Steamship Authority
Cell signal
good

Accessibility

Beach wheelchair
Not available
Mobi Mat
No
Path from parking
level

Dogs

No dogs on the beach in summer.

Rules & activities

What’s allowed

UmbrellasTents / canopiesAlcoholGrillsFiresDronesSmoking

Activities

Unofficial SUP/kayak launch

Photo by John Forell via Google Places

Today

Water64°F
Sunrise5:09 AM
Sunset8:17 PM

Conditions

WavesCalm water
Water68-74°F (July–Aug)
TidesLow variance
SharksLow risk
Jellyfishlow
Length~0.1 mi

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