Aquinnah Public Beach — Attraction in Aquinnah

We were staying on the east side of MV and decided to come see the cliffs. Beach is lovely but rocky. With the Gay Head Cliffs, it's definitely the most beautiful beach we saw on MV. Water is cold and fairly rough (similar to South Beach). Rocks, some hidden under the waves, make swimming a special adventure, and I wouldn't recommend surfing.

Also you have to pay for parking, ranging from 10 to 20 dollars. You can drop off at the beach access but then you have to park up at the parking lot and it's a bit of a hike back. Overall it's much less convenient than other beaches (Sylvia and South Beach). However, I would still recommend coming as it is...

One of MV's best beaches. You can walk a long way, past amazing clay cliffs. It's rocky in some places, but you can find sandy spots too. Nude beach is down to the right and very chill. Great swimming in spots. Most people gather by the trail head so it's easy to find privacy if you walk a bit. The trail to the beach is wonderful - through a long meadow. Parking is $30, no cash during Covid. Restrooms are near the parking lot. Wear a mask, be cool when you walk by nude bathers, don't touch the...

3.5 stars. You people dish out 5 stars like they’re candy on Halloween. The top is reserved for truly spectacular beaches. This is an average beach.

Pros: Its quiet Light house is beautiful Cliffs are kinda cool The drive up the island is nice

Cons: $30+ for parking Long walk down to the beach if you have kids (there is a drop off area which makes things a little easier) Lots of seaweed on the beach Lots of rocks Semi rough sand (not soft like others we’ve been to) Water isn’t clear like other beaches...