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Children's Beach

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What is Children's Beach like?

A small protected in-town harbor beach with playground and lawn, ideal for toddlers. (Local note: Playground, café, calm shallow water for small children)

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Children's Beach

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10 Harbor View Way, Nantucket, MA 02554

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When should you go?

Best time to go

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What’s there?

Faces
Not noted
Water
Shallow
Current
Not noted
Restrooms
Yes
Food
On site
Lifeguards
In season
Parking
Free
Dogs
Off-season only
Fishing
Not noted
Kayak / SUP
Not noted

What should you know before you go?

Parking

Small lot, very close to town; walkable from ferry

Stickers and fees

No fee or permit

Dogs

Off-season only

Best for

Easy Access, Young Kids

Where is it?

10 Harbor View Way, Nantucket, MA 02554.

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Plan your beach day

Children's Beach

Get directions (opens in a new tab)

10 Harbor View Way, Nantucket, MA 02554

Rules from nantucket.net (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

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    Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-22

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    Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-22

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    Ocean / Atlantic

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    Free parkingDogs: allowed (leashed)

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    Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-22

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