Vineyard Haven · Sound Side
Lake Tashmoo Town Beach
Parking: Small lot, fills early
Toilets: Not listed as available · Showers: Not listed as available
Approach: short walk. Confirm individual access needs and current conditions.
Martha's Vineyard · Village guide
Vineyard Haven
Find your starting point. Choose a few places worth your time.
Photo: Lake Tashmoo Town Beach · Justin Kyle Tanner
The year-round port of Tisbury — the working ferry terminal, the island’s largest year-round commerce, and a quieter harborfront than Oak Bluffs.
Get oriented
Vineyard Haven 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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2 beaches in this guide · compare access as well as character.
Vineyard Haven · Harbor
Owen Park Beach
Parking: Street parking in Vineyard Haven
Toilets: Listed · Showers: Not listed as available
Approach: level. 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 Vineyard Haven
Read the town background
Vineyard Haven (the village; Tisbury is the township) is the working port. Most year-round ferries dock here, the year-round businesses are here, and unlike Oak Bluffs it’s a dry town — no alcohol sold off-premise. Owen Park is a small in-town harbor beach; Lake Tashmoo is a few minutes out and faces Vineyard Sound.
Vineyard Haven beach FAQ
Do I need a beach sticker in Vineyard Haven?
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 Vineyard Haven beaches allow dogs?
Lake Tashmoo Town 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 Vineyard Haven beach is best for families?
Owen Park 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 Vineyard Haven?
Sound-side and bay-side shorelines are different settings in this guide. Catalog seasonal notes such as 66-72°F (July–Aug) are not current measurements.
How many beaches does Vineyard Haven have?
Vineyard Haven has 2 beaches in this guide. This is a catalog count, not a claim to include every shoreline access point.