State Beach: Martha's Vineyard's Calmest Family Beach
State Beach on Martha's Vineyard is known for calm waters and a family-friendly atmosphere. Activities, amenities, and tips for a perfect beach day.
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Vineyard Haven First Friday (October)The October edition of the Main Street evening: galleries, music and open doors.October 2 · Vineyard HavenAquinnah Flea MarketArtisans and vendors fill the Baptist Church grounds up-island every Thursday, 10 AM to 2 PM.Thursdays through October · Aquinnah81st Striped Bass and Bluefish DerbyFive weeks of the island’s fishing tournament, run every fall since 1946.September 13 – October 17 · Island-wideMV Food and Wine FestivalOpening night October 19, Grand Tastings October 21 and 22, with dinners across island kitchens.October 19–22 · EdgartownState Beach on Martha's Vineyard is known for calm waters and a family-friendly atmosphere. Activities, amenities, and tips for a perfect beach day.
GoMV streams real-time live webcams across Martha's Vineyard, from Edgartown Harbor to Oak Bluffs. Watch the island 24/7 through their camera network.
Read More: GoMV – Martha's Vineyard's Official Live Webcam NetworkWhere Martha's Vineyard's oysters, bay scallops and quahogs come from: the public solar hatchery on Lagoon Pond that turned fifty in 2026, the dozen oyster farms in Katama Bay, Menemsha Pond and Vineyard Sound, the wild beds in the great ponds, the autumn scallop season and its limits, visitor shellfish permits by town, why rain closes a pond, and where to eat them.
Read More: Martha's Vineyard Oysters, Scallops and Quahogs: The Hatchery, the Farms, the Permits and Where to Eat Them (2026)A short video from Owen Park in Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard. This waterfront park has a sandy beach, sailboat views, and is a perfect picnic spot.
Read More: Owen Park Vineyard Haven, Martha's VineyardWalk through Ocean Park in Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard: seven acres of open green with a historic bandstand, friendly geese, and open ocean views.
Read More: Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs, Martha's VineyardMartha's Vineyard in winter: year-round restaurants, Christmas in Edgartown, hotel deals, birding, and why the off-season might be the best time to visit.
Read More: Martha's Vineyard in Winter: The Off-Season Guide (2026)No whale boats leave MV, but Stellwagen Bank is a ferry ride away. Provincetown and Barnstable options, 99%+ sighting rates, and day trip logistics.
Read More: Whale Watching from Martha's Vineyard: How to See Humpbacks at Stellwagen Bank (2026)Complete guide to the Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair, Aug 13-16, 2026. Livestock, skillet toss, carnival rides, food, and prices.
Read More: Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Fair: The Complete Guide (2026)Virtual tour of Owen Park in Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard. A family-friendly beach and park perfect for picnics, swimming, and watching sailboats.
Read More: Owen Park Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard Virtual Walking TourSeastreak ferry from New Bedford (50 min, $49) and NYC ($250 weekend) to Martha's Vineyard. 2026 fares, schedule, parking, and SSA comparison.
Read More: Seastreak Ferry: Your Gateway to Martha's Vineyard and BeyondMountain biking on Martha's Vineyard: trails, tips, and local insights for riding beyond the pavement. A guide for seasoned riders and curious beginners.
Read More: Mountain Biking on Martha’s Vineyard: Trails, Tips, and Local InsightsSengekontacket Pond in Oak Bluffs is a 745-acre coastal pond on Martha's Vineyard and a favorite spot for kayaking and birding.
Read More: Sengekontacket Pond, Oak Bluffs, Martha's VineyardThe free island library · 2026
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