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Coatue Wildlife Refuge Beach

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What is Coatue Wildlife Refuge Beach like?

A remote, undeveloped barrier beach forming the eastern arm of Nantucket Harbor. Accessible only by 4WD vehicle with an Trustees/Nantucket Conservation permit, kayak, or boat. Pristine dunes, abundant shorebirds, and near-total solitude. Swimming on the calm harbor side.

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Coatue Wildlife Refuge Beach

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Coatue Barrier Beach (4WD access from Wauwinet Rd), Nantucket, MA 02554

Rules from Trustees of Reservations / Nantucket Conservation Foundation (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

When should you go?

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What’s there?

Faces
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Water
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Restrooms
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Food
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Lifeguards
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Parking
Free
Dogs
Allowed (leashed)
Fishing
Good spot
Kayak / SUP
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What should you know before you go?

Parking

4WD staging at end of Wauwinet Road; permit required for vehicle access.

Dogs

Allowed (leashed)

Best for

Birding, Fishing, Quiet & Secluded, Walking

Where is it?

Coatue Barrier Beach (4WD access from Wauwinet Rd), Nantucket, MA 02554.

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Plan your beach day

Coatue Wildlife Refuge Beach

Get directions (opens in a new tab)

Coatue Barrier Beach (4WD access from Wauwinet Rd), Nantucket, MA 02554

Rules from Trustees of Reservations / Nantucket Conservation Foundation (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

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