Nantucket Living
Market insights, island events, and coastal living from Congdon & Coleman.
In the far north of the island is where you’ll find Washing Pond Beach, which is also sometimes referred to as Water Tower Beach. The Nantucket Conservation Foundation and the Nantucket Land Bank are the entities that share ownership of the beach as well as the dirt parking lot. The parking lot has space for […]
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Pocomo, located between Polpis and Wauwinet, is the ideal location for escaping the madding masses and experiencing life in a different way. Because most of the roads in this residential area are unpaved, only residents and those who work in the area use them. Pocomo offers several stretches of beach that provide access to pristine […]
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Getting to Brant Point Beach from town requires little effort and may be done on foot or by bicycle. Although it is officially a swimming beach, there is no lifeguard on duty during the swimming season, the current is strong, and there is a lot of boat traffic. Brant Point is far better suited to […]
Read more →In Larsen Park, located in the heart of Siasconset Village, there are benches and picnic tables where you may take a rest from your strolls through ‘Sconset, meet up with friends, or have a summer picnic. The Siasconset Civic Association and the Nantucket Conservation Fund collaborated to establish pollinator gardens on the island using local […]
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Along with Great Point and Smith’s Point, the 40th Pole is considered one of the “essential” beach driving destinations on the island of Nantucket. Because it is located on the island’s north coast, the water is often warmer, and the waves are less intense here than on the south side. The ocean is crystal clear […]
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Hinsdale Park is a multi-use location dedicated to outdoor recreation, fitness, and community gatherings. It can be found on Old South Road. A labyrinth, mowed sporting grounds, a playground, and a pathway network are all included in its design. The Discovery Playground in Hinsdale Park is an accessible playground constructed on property owned by the […]
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Miacomet Pond is a tranquil and intriguing destination on the island of Nantucket, ideal for youngsters and water sports enthusiasts alike. In addition, the Atlantic Ocean is just behind it, making it an excellent choice for those who would rather swim in the sea than in any of the ponds around. Miacomet Pond is a […]
Read more →You can reach this small stretch of sand on foot from Main Street in about seven minutes. From this vantage point, one may get some really nice views of the port. Swimming is permitted in the harbor’s calm waters; however, there is no lifeguard. You can hire kayaks here and paddle out into the bay, […]
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The Ladies Beach, located south of Bartlett Farm and within the Smooth Hummocks Coastal Preserve, offers great body surfing and boogie boarding during low tide. For beach access, there is a nearby parking space and a walkway through the dunes. The south shore’s waves and current make this beach perfect for strong swimmers and surfers. […]
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