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Steps Beach

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What is Steps Beach like?

A narrow sandy beach tucked below the bluffs on the north shore, reached by a long staircase from Cliff Road. Calm, protected water makes it popular with families and swimmers. Stunning views of Nantucket Sound.

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Steps Beach

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Cliff Road, 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
Deep
Current
Calm, slow
Restrooms
Yes
Food
Not noted
Lifeguards
Not noted
Parking
Free
Dogs
Off-season only
Fishing
Not noted
Kayak / SUP
Not noted

What should you know before you go?

Parking

Street parking on Cliff Road; limited.

Dogs

Off-season only

Best for

Calm Water, Families, Swimming

Where is it?

Cliff Road, Nantucket, MA 02554.

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Plan your beach day

Steps Beach

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Cliff Road, Nantucket, MA 02554

Rules from Nantucket local knowledge (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

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    Cisco Beach

    Free parkingDogs: allowed (leashed)

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    Listed & Verified · Verified 2026-06-22

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