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Surfside Beach

Surfside Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554
508 228 1700
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Ranked #2 of 45 attractions in Nantucket
Type: Beaches
Description: Oceanside Nantucket beach.
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Boston, Massachusetts
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22 reviews 22 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

We have been to Nantucket twice in a span of about 10 years. Once in off-season this fall, once in peak season many years ago. On both occassions this was our favorite spot for views and a great, long walk.

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Plymouth, Massachusetts
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26 reviews 26 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

This is a gorgeous beach, worth the walk if you don't have a jeep or vehicle for the sand. Some of the biggest waves on the island, amazing view...

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Connecticut
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

A nice parking area with restroom facility made this extraordinary beach a perfect stop. The surf was a little rough but the beach was walkable, sleepable, enjoyable.

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West Orange, New Jersey
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39 reviews 39 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

Surf side Beach is beautiful ! What. A great place to spend a summer's day ! I hate to leave at the end of the day. It's scenic, relaxing and one can walk along the shore for an hour or more. The view of the harbor, the ships, sailboats and the beautiful homes give tos beach a great ambience. What... More

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Nantucket
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

Always wonderful. Best time to be there if from 4-7 p.m. The light is amazing, the surf continues, and the crowds have dissipated.

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Bedford, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

clean, powerful, not for small kids as the surf is big. The sand is clean and the conservation people are doing a great job keeping the place as untouched as possible.

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Harrisburg
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24 reviews 24 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

Having gone to both Jetties Beach and Surfside Beach on the same day, we enjoyed Jetties Beach so much more. I was actually convinced to come to this beach after seeing all the positive reviews, but I found myself pretty disappointed. The beach does not have many of the convenient amenities that Jetties Beach does such as matted pathway down... More

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

A great beach to go and relax, sunbathe, have fun or just watch the seals.This beach is clean and allows dogs, at least I think they do. There were dogs there having lots of fun too.

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Edmonton, Alberta
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16 reviews 16 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2012

Great beach! We have been coming here for years and while it is more crowded it remains our favourite place!

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CT
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21 reviews 21 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2012 via mobile

Surfside beach is one of the most beautiful beaches I've seen. I took the shuttle from where I was staying and when you pull up, there is a snack bar, changing room or rest room, and many racks to lock up bikes. The waves were just rolling and the water was really warm. It's very clean. I was there just... More

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