Sound Side
Bend-in-the-Road Beach
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, MA
(5)
FamiliesSwimmingbiking
Calm waterDog-friendlyLifeguards
Edgartown is the postcard. White clapboard captains’ houses line tight streets that lead to a working harbor; the lighthouse anchors a small beach in the middle of town; the Chappy Ferry shuttles cars across to Chappaquiddick on a one-minute crossing that’s become a sightseeing line of its own. Most of the island’s fine-dining restaurants cluster here, and the village core is genuinely walkable. South Beach (Katama) is the surf beach at the bottom of Katama Road; Fuller Street and Lighthouse cover the protected-water side.
6 beaches in Edgartown
Ocean / Surf
East Beach
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, MA
Plover closureHidden gemSurf · intermediateSeal viewing
(11)
SeclusionNatureFishingBirding
Surf wavesUncrowded
Harbor
Fuller Street Beach
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, MA
Hidden gem
(9)
FamiliesSwimmingtown access
Calm waterUncrowded
Ocean / Surf
Katama Beach/ South Beach
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, MA
Plover closureAccessibleSurf · intermediate
(266)
SurfingSwimmingFamiliesSunrises
Surf wavesDog-friendlyLifeguards
Harbor
Lighthouse Beach
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, MA
(14)
FamiliesScenerytown access
Calm waterSunsets
Ocean / Surf
Norton Point Beach
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, MA
Plover closureHidden gemSurf · advancedSeal viewing
(26)
FishingSeclusionBirding
Surf wavesUncrowded
Edgartown beach FAQ
Do I need a beach sticker in Edgartown?
No — Edgartown's beaches are open to the public without a town sticker, though lots fill early on summer weekends.
Which Edgartown beaches allow dogs?
Bend-in-the-Road Beach and Katama Beach/ South Beach allow dogs, though seasonal hours and leash rules usually apply — check posted signs in summer.
Which Edgartown beach is best for families?
Bend-in-the-Road Beach is the best bet for families — calm water and summer lifeguards.
How warm is the water in Edgartown?
Average summer water temperature in Edgartown is around 70-76°F (July–Aug) on Nantucket Sound, around 62-68°F (July–Aug) on the ocean side and around 68-74°F (July–Aug) on the bay side.
How many beaches does Edgartown have?
Edgartown has 6 beaches in this guide. East Beach is the highest rated (5.0★).