South Beach (Katama): Martha's Vineyard's Big Atlantic Beach
South Beach (Katama Beach) is Martha's Vineyard's top Atlantic surf beach: free parking, lifeguards, 3 miles of sand, and powerful waves in Edgartown.
Area Guide · Martha’s Vineyard
Katama
Open plains, Katama Bay, and biplanes over South Beach
- South Beach
- Katama Bay
- Biplane rides from the grass airfield
Blog posts about Katama on Martha's Vineyard: South Beach, the Atlantic surf, and the open landscapes south of Edgartown.
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