West Tisbury · Sound Side
Long Point Beach
Parking: Trustees property, parking reservation may be required
Toilets: Listed · Showers: Not listed as available
Approach: long walk. Confirm individual access needs and current conditions.
Martha's Vineyard · Village guide
West Tisbury
Find your starting point. Choose a few places worth your time.
Photo: Long Point Beach · larry gagne
The agricultural heart of the Vineyard — the Saturday farmers’ market, Lambert’s Cove Beach, and the island’s pastoral interior.
Get oriented
West Tisbury 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.
Visitor daily parking · 1 beach
Resident / sticker parking · 1 beach
West Tisbury · Sound Side
Lambert's Cove Beach
Parking: West Tisbury residents only — strictly enforced
Toilets: Listed · Showers: Not listed as available
Approach: long 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 West Tisbury
Read the town background
West Tisbury is the rural middle — farms, stone walls, the longest-running farmers’ market on the island (Saturday mornings at the Grange Hall), and Alley’s General Store as the de facto village center. Lambert’s Cove Beach is the sticker-required hidden gem on Vineyard Sound; Long Point Reservation has Atlantic-side ponds and beach.
West Tisbury beach FAQ
Do I need a beach sticker in West Tisbury?
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 West Tisbury beaches allow dogs?
Check the individual beach’s dog restrictions for your date, including seasonal exclusions and leash rules. A catalog dog-friendly label does not guarantee access today, including seasonal exclusions and leash rules.
Which West Tisbury beach is best for families?
Long Point 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 West Tisbury?
Catalog shorelines here are described as Nantucket Sound. Catalog seasonal notes such as 66-72°F (July–Aug) are not current measurements.
How many beaches does West Tisbury have?
West Tisbury has 2 beaches in this guide. This is a catalog count, not a claim to include every shoreline access point.