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, a long stretch 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
Katama is the open country south of Edgartown that runs down to South Beach and the Atlantic surf. These posts cover the beach and the land behind it.
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