Bay / SoundLambert's Cove Beach
A beloved calm-water Sound beach, strictly resident/renter sticker-only during summer daytime. (Local note: Visitors cannot park in summer without a town sticker; hours extended in 2025)
Martha's Vineyard · Town guide
West Tisbury, Massachusetts
West Tisbury is the Vineyard's rural heart — the town of stone walls and hayfields, the Saturday farmers market at the Grange Hall, and Alley's General Store, "dealers in almost everything" since the 1850s and still the place where the town crosses paths. There's no harbor village and no strip of shops; there's a white church, a mill pond with swans, farms that still farm, and the great south-shore barrier beach at Long Point.
Every place below is listed and verified by Cape Cod Certified.
Right now
58° · Partly Cloudy
Low tide · Vineyard Haven
5:10 AM
Sunset
5:44 PM
Where is everything in West Tisbury?
21 verified places in West Tisbury, 7 on the map. Tap a photo, pin or row for its details, or narrow the list by kind under the map.
Outdoors
What beach should I go to in West Tisbury?
1 of 3 verified beaches in West Tisbury is free. 1 take a town sticker or a daily fee and 1 needs a sticker that visitors can buy (no daily parking).
Can I park?
- Bay / Sound
- Ocean / Atlantic
Long Point Wildlife Refuge
A 632-acre Trustees coastal refuge — the main genuine public Atlantic-beach option up-island. (Local note: Reviewers call it a great public-access beach; lot fills early in summer)
- Bay / Sound
Sepiessa Point Reservation Beach
A free Land Bank beach on Tisbury Great Pond, broad and sandy though scattered with oyster shells. (Local note: Free public access; pond swimming with shorebird-nesting closures at the point in early summer)
Where can I hike in West Tisbury?
West Tisbury has 4 verified trails, 2 of them easy. The longest is Tea Lane Conservation Trail, at 3 miles.
- Easy
Sepiessa Point Reservation
An easy ~2.5-mile loop through coastal habitats along Tisbury Great Pond's coves. (Local note: AllTrails 100+ reviews rate it easy and family-friendly; wide peaceful paths)
Martha's Vineyard Land Bank for Sepiessa Point Reservation (opens in a new tab) - Moderate
Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary
A network of rugged loop trails over hilly glacial terrain ending at a rocky north-shore Sound beach. (Local note: Beautiful, well-marked but uneven moraine hike; parking is the recurring complaint)
Sheriff's Meadow Foundation for Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary (opens in a new tab) - Moderate · 3 mi
Tea Lane Conservation Trail
A series of connected Land Bank parcels along Tea Lane in Chilmark offering trails through mature oak forest, stone-wall-lined paths, and open meadows. The area is rich in breeding songbirds and wildflowers. Multiple access points allow customizable loops.
Martha's Vineyard Land Bank for Tea Lane Conservation Trail (opens in a new tab) - Easy · 1.5 mi
Polly Hill Arboretum Trails
Winding paths through a beloved 70-acre arboretum cultivated over decades by Polly Hill, featuring rare trees, flowering shrubs, and seasonal gardens. Self-guided walking tours meander through formal allées, open meadows, and woodland groves. A living horticultural legacy on Martha's Vineyard.
Polly Hill Arboretum for Polly Hill Arboretum Trails (opens in a new tab)
How should I plan a day in West Tisbury?
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Do I need a beach sticker in West Tisbury?
Yes, at 2 of the 3 beaches we list; 1 is free. Prices, dates and where to buy are below.
Beach sticker info
Lambert's Cove needs a West Tisbury resident/renter sticker in season (small lot, fills early; stickers at the Parks & Rec shed). Long Point charges a seasonal Trustees fee; advance passes recommended.
Transfer station permits
Annual District vehicle sticker (recent $40) for the four District towns; proof of residency; as of Feb 2025 reportedly covers recycling only, trash per visit — verify.
Town services, hours & phone numbers
Town Hall
West Tisbury Town Hall (opens in a new tab)1059 State Road, West Tisbury, MA 02575
Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30am–3:30pm; Tue & Thu 8:30am–3:30pm
Senior Center
Up-Island Council on Aging (Howes House) — serves Aquinnah, Chilmark & West Tisbury (opens in a new tab)State Rd (Howes House), West Tisbury, MA 02575
Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:00pm (call to confirm; shared Up-Island COA)
Transfer Station
West Tisbury Drop-Off Center (MV Refuse District) (opens in a new tab)Old Stage Road, West Tisbury, MA 02575
Tuesday & Saturday 8:00am–4:00pm; Sunday 8:00am–12:00pm (seasonal — verify)
Schools
West Tisbury School (Up-Island Regional School District, PreK–8); MV Regional HS (Oak Bluffs) (opens in a new tab)Beaches
Lambert's Cove Beach — a calm north-shore (Vineyard Sound) beach, resident/renter sticker-only in summer. Long Point Wildlife Refuge (south shore) is public via The Trustees with a seasonal parking fee. (opens in a new tab)Trails
Sheriff's Meadow's Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary (woodland-to-beach), MV Land Bank's Sepiessa Point Reservation (~164 acres on Tisbury Great Pond), and Trustees' Long Point. (opens in a new tab)
Plan your visit
Where should I stay in West Tisbury?
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We haven't verified a place to eat in West Tisbury yet. The Cape-wide restaurant list covers the towns nearby.
What is there to do in West Tisbury this weekend?
All experiences14 experiences in West Tisbury can be booked through Cape Cod Certified. Prices and availability come from each operator.
Cape ClassicsNarrated · All AgesMartha’s Vineyard Island Tour
A sightseeing, history and culture experience. Booked on Viator.
from $70
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Cape ClassicsEvery JAWS Location VisitedThe Ultimate JAWSome JAWS Tour
The deep-dive JAWS tour for serious fans, on location where it was filmed. Booked on Viator.
from $49
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Cape ClassicsReal JAWS Filming LocationsShared JAWS Filming Locations Tour
Visit the real Amity — the JAWS filming sites across the Vineyard. Booked on Viator.
from $40
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Cape ClassicsGo at Your Own PaceMartha’s Vineyard Self-Guided GPS Audio Walking Tour
A self-guided GPS audio walking tour. Booked on Viator.
from $10
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Cape ClassicsGo at Your Own PaceSelf-Guided Walking Tour of Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard
A self-guided sightseeing and history walk. Booked on Viator.
from $10
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Cape ClassicsGingerbread Cottages & HistoryOak Bluffs Self-Guided Audio Tour
Stroll the gingerbread cottages and Campground at your own pace with an audio guide. Booked on Viator.
from $13
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Cape ClassicsCustom Private ExperienceExperience the Magic of Martha’s Vineyard
A sightseeing, history and culture experience. Booked on Viator.
from $75
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Rainy DayCoast to Coast in One DayMartha's Vineyard: All Island Tour
Experience the beautiful views and unique character of Martha's Vineyard with local 3rd generation island guides. Take a bus tour and see sights, including Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven.
$70 per person
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Cape ClassicsDay Trip from BostonBoston: Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour
Explore Martha's Vineyard on a day trip from Boston and see the cottages in Oak Bluffs, the quaint shops of Edgartown, and the Gay Head Cliffs. Upgrade your trip with a guided tour of the island.
$129 per adult
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Luxury WeekendPrivate · 2 HoursPrivate Guided Sightseeing Tour of Martha's Vineyard (2 Hours)
A private island tour — Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and the cliffs at your own pace. Booked on Viator.
from $250
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Cape ClassicsAll 6 Towns in 3 HoursBest of Martha’s Vineyard 3-hour Full Island Tour
A sightseeing, history and culture experience. Booked on Viator.
from $65
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Cape ClassicsExplore the Whole IslandMartha's Vineyard Venture Scavenger Hunt
A self-guided scavenger hunt that turns the island into a family adventure. Booked on Viator.
from $13
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Cape ClassicsNo Fitness RequiredElectric Bike Tour of Martha's Vineyard
Glide the Vineyard's coast roads and harbor villages on an easy electric bike tour. Booked on Viator.
from $75
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Rainy DayGo at Your Own PaceOak Bluffs: Martha's Vineyard GPS Smartphone Audio Tour
Walk through Oak Bluffs along an app-based audio-guided route on your mobile device. Learn about the town's origins and the most popular landmarks of this famous destination on Martha's Vineyard.
from $13
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What can you do in West Tisbury on a rainy day?
We haven't marked a rainy-day spot in West Tisbury yet. Shops and cafés are the indoor plan for now.
Which Cape towns are closest to West Tisbury?
Chilmark and Tisbury (Vineyard Haven) are the closest, about 4 and 6 miles away as the crow flies.
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Is West Tisbury on Cape Cod?
No. West Tisbury is on Martha's Vineyard, which is an island. Six towns on an island reached by ferry from Woods Hole, Falmouth, Hyannis and New Bedford, or by air.
Which West Tisbury beaches are free?
There's no fee at Sepiessa Point Reservation Beach, according to our beach records.
Are dogs allowed on West Tisbury beaches?
Leashed dogs are allowed at Sepiessa Point Reservation Beach. Dogs are allowed off-season only at Lambert's Cove Beach. Dogs are not allowed at Long Point Wildlife Refuge.
How do I get a transfer station permit in West Tisbury?
Annual District vehicle sticker (recent $40) for the four District towns; proof of residency; as of Feb 2025 reportedly covers recycling only, trash per visit — verify.