Chilmark · Harbor
Menemsha Public Beach
Parking: Very limited, bike or shuttle recommended
Toilets: Listed · Showers: Not listed as available
Approach: level. Confirm individual access needs and current conditions.
Martha's Vineyard · Village guide
Chilmark
Find your starting point. Choose a few places worth your time.
Photo: Menemsha Public Beach · Nicolas De Alava
Rural, dramatic up-island Vineyard — Menemsha fishing harbor, Lucy Vincent’s cliff-backed beach, and the island’s darkest night skies.
Get oriented
Chilmark is a village within Martha's Vineyard. Locations do not imply walking access between stops.
Village markers are approximate centers. Beach markers identify locations, not verified entrances. No routes or travel times are shown.
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3 beaches in this guide · compare access as well as character.
Visitor daily parking · 1 beach
Resident / sticker parking · 2 beaches
Chilmark · Ocean / Surf
Lucy Vincent Beach
Parking: Chilmark residents and renters only — strictly enforced
Toilets: Listed · Showers: Not listed as available
Approach: soft sand walk. Confirm individual access needs and current conditions.
Chilmark · Ocean / Surf
Squibnocket Beach
Parking: Chilmark residents only
Toilets: Listed · Showers: Not listed as available
Approach: short walk. Confirm individual access needs and current conditions.
Before you go
- Check parking eligibility, current fees and seasonal restrictions for each beach. Unknown information is not a guarantee of access.
- Confirm opening hours, admission and individual access needs with each venue.
- Plan transport between separate stops; town membership alone does not establish a walking connection.
More about Chilmark
Read the town background
Chilmark is up-island in every sense — winding rural roads, stone walls, and the working fishing harbor at Menemsha where the island still pulls in lobster and sword. Lucy Vincent is the cliff-backed sticker beach (resident-only in season), Menemsha’s public beach is the sunset-and-lobster-roll classic, and Squibnocket sits at the south-shore tip. There’s essentially no restaurant scene — drive to Edgartown or eat at Larsen’s on the dock.
Chilmark beach FAQ
Do I need a beach sticker in Chilmark?
Parking rules vary by beach and season. Check the named beach’s official information for visitor eligibility, permits and current fees. Missing fee information does not mean parking is free.
Which Chilmark beaches allow dogs?
Menemsha Public Beach is listed as allowing dogs in the catalog. A catalog dog-friendly label does not guarantee access today, including seasonal exclusions and leash rules.
Which Chilmark beach is best for families?
Menemsha Public Beach has toilets listed in the catalog, which may help narrow your choice. Confirm facilities, access and posted water conditions; catalog descriptions do not establish swimming safety or individual suitability.
How warm is the water in Chilmark?
Sound-side and bay-side shorelines are different settings in this guide. Catalog seasonal notes such as 62-68°F (July–Aug) are not current measurements.
How many beaches does Chilmark have?
Chilmark has 3 beaches in this guide. This is a catalog count, not a claim to include every shoreline access point.