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Philbin Beach

CCC VisitedVerified Jun 27, 2026

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What is Philbin Beach like?

Philbin Beach is Aquinnah's resident sunset gem on the wild southwest shore, just off Moshup Trail below the Gay Head Cliffs. A wide Atlantic surf beach with soft sand and big open water, it's beloved for uncrowded space and spectacular light. Note the access rules: in season it's residents/renters with an Aquinnah sticker only — otherwise park at the Cliffs and walk down.

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Philbin Beach

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Rules from CapeCodCertified field visit + MV/town sources (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

When should you go?

Best time to go

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What’s there?

Faces
West, for sunset
Water
Deep
Current
Surf, strong current
Restrooms
Not noted
Food
Not noted
Lifeguards
Not noted
Parking
Resident sticker only
Dogs
Not noted
Fishing
Not noted
Kayak / SUP
Not noted

What should you know before you go?

Stickers and fees

June 15–Labor Day: parking and entry are limited to Aquinnah residents & renters with a town beach sticker (required even on foot). Non-residents typically park at the Aquinnah Cliffs lot (~$15) and walk down.

Best for

Sunsets, Surf & Waves

Where is it?

Philbin Beach, Aquinnah, MA

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Plan your beach day

Philbin Beach

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Rules from CapeCodCertified field visit + MV/town sources (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

Where else can you swim in Aquinnah?

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    Moshup Beach (Aquinnah Public Beach), AquinnahOcean / Atlantic

    Moshup Beach (Aquinnah Public Beach)

    Sticker or daily feeDogs: not allowed

    The iconic public beach beneath Aquinnah's federally protected clay cliffs, via a paid municipal lot. (Local note: Public access with paid lot and a notable walk down; ~$35 parking widely cited)

    CCC Visited · Verified 2026-06-27

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    Lobsterville Beach, AquinnahBay / Sound

    Lobsterville Beach

    Free parkingDogs: off-season only

    A calm Vineyard Sound beach legally open to all but reachable mainly by bike or foot (no day parking). (Local note: ~8 or fewer non-resident spots, no road parking — biking in is the realistic way)

    CCC Visited · Verified 2026-06-27

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    Ocean / Atlantic

    Moshup Beach Extension / Devils Bridge Shore

    Sticker or daily feeDogs: off-season only

    The remote southwestern shore below the Gay Head Cliffs extending toward Devils Bridge. A wild, undeveloped strip reached by walking west from the main Moshup Beach parking area. Strong currents near the submerged Devils Bridge ledge make swimming inadvisable, but the cliffs, views, and shelling are extraordinary.

    Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-25

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