Lake Tashmoo Town Beach, Vineyard Haven
Lake Tashmoo Town Beach in Vineyard Haven sits where a freshwater lake meets Vineyard Sound. Calm waters, soft sand, and a relaxing island escape.
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Beaches
Twenty beaches, from family shallows to wild Atlantic surf
- South Beach surf and dunes
- State Beach and the "Jaws Bridge"
- Menemsha sunset swims
Twenty beaches, from calm State Beach shallows to the Atlantic surf at South Beach and the clay cliffs at Aquinnah. Parking, stickers, dogs, lifeguards and safety for each, plus the town beaches that open to everyone after mid-September.
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Lucy Vincent Beach, Chilmark: Complete Guide to Access, Cliffs and Off-Season Visits
Lucy Vincent Beach: residents-only in summer, open to all off-season. Famous glacial cliffs, Atlantic surf, and access rules.
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