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Surfside Beach
Surfside Beach Review
Surfside Beach, accessible via the Surfside Bike Path (3 miles) or shuttle bus, is the island's most popular surf beach. This wide strand of sand comes fully equipped with conveniences. It draws teens and young adults as well as families and is great for kite flying and, after 5 pm, surf casting. Amenities : food and drink; lifeguards; parking; showers; toilets. Best for : surfing; swimming; walking.
- Address: Surfside Rd., South Shore, Nantucket Town, MA 02554 | Map It
- Location: Nantucket Town
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Travel Deals in Nantucket
- $148* & up -- Nationwide Flights thru Fall on American, R/T American Airlines
- US$189 & up -- Boston: 4-Star Back Bay Hotel, 30% Off The Westin Copley Place
- $199 & up -- Boston: AAA 4-Diamond Waterfront Hotel, 40% Off The Westin Boston Waterfront
- $599 -- Holland America to Canada from NYC w/$100 Credit CruCon Cruise Outlet
- $245-$281 -- Downtown Boston Hotel through Summer — $245-$281 Holiday Inn Express Boston Garden
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