Madaket Beach, Nantucket: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

Madaket Beach runs along Nantucket's western tip, facing directly into the open Atlantic and Nantucket Sound with no land between it and Martha's Vineyard to the northwest. The beach is the primary spot on the island for watching the sunset over the water, a geographic rarity on the East Coast. Strong currents and shore break make the surf rougher than the island's southern beaches, attracting experienced bodysurfers. The NRTA Wave shuttle bus runs from downtown Nantucket to Madaket throughout the summer, and the 6-mile Madaket Bike Path connects the village to the beach on a paved, mostly flat route. In addition to , Nantucket offers a few other main attractions worth considering. Check out Cisco Brewers, Great Point Lighthouse, Whaling Museum.