Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse — Attraction in Edgartown

A stately white cast iron lighthouse that is the second one on this site. The original required the lighthouse keeper to visit by boat, until they built a wood causeway, which they later reinforced with a stone jetty. You can still see the jetty, which is surrounded by sandbar and trails. There's a nice beach nearby with views of the harbor. This lighthouse, like a lot of other local sights in Edgartown, appears in the movie Jaws, during the scenes on the harbor...

Great lighthouse in beautiful location! Easy flat 5 minute walk from the road. Carry in/carry out policy. Certain sections roped off to protect nesting bird populations. Popular place at sunrise and sunset. Lots of seashells and bird wildlife. You can go up in the lighthouse for $5 between 10am-4pm. Highly recommend! We visited almost daily. Stay at the Harbor View Hotel across the street for spectacular views of the lighthouse throughout your visit. No...

Beautiful lighthouse that requires a short walk from Edgartown downtown. So worth it. Pristine, clean, awesome view of the surrounding area.

You may not get out of your way to visit this place, but if you are nearby, then do it! It’s free (unless you want to get inside the lighthouse) and there are plenty of photo opportunities along the hike path that will create lasting memories with your loved ones. Plan 30 minutes to 1.5 hrs max for...