Our favorite place to walk and enjoy a peaceful morning is Ladies Beach. The surf is often heavy and rip currents can be strong. Occasionally local surfers will come here to surf. To access the beach, turn left at the end of Bartlett Farm Road. This beach has no lifeguards and no facilities. It is a peaceful spot early in the morning so it’s a great place to take a relaxing walk on the beach.
Island Life
Siasconset’s Charming Cottages
In the heart of Siasconset Village (a.k.a. Sconset) is a quaint miniature fishing village that has gone almost unchanged since the early 1700’s. The rose covered cottages are adorn with whimsical quarterboard signs and nautical décor. Some cottages even reflect the year they were built. Can you see how old the cottage below is? Yes – you read correctly – 1886! That’s 129 years old, which is quite amazing since Nantucket has had it’s fair share of storms over the years.
Left over from the days of looking for whale spouts from shore, the Sconset Bluff Walk, is an unadvertised public way that takes you right through the front yards of the island’s finest shingle-style cottages. The first time we did the Sconset Bluff Walk – we had a hard time believing that it was a public path and that we were allowed to casually stroll through and enjoy the delightfully charming gardens, rose covered cottages, and nautical bliss. There is something really special about this area and all the whimsical details you find along the way.
The path begins at the end of Front Street in Sconset. There is a sign that says FOOTPATH ONLY, NO BIKES, which appears to refer to a very steep and narrow trail heading down to the right to Codfish Park. The path you want to take is the less obvious one to the left, through the privet hedges and along the lip of the land. Residents are accustomed to the parade of strangers, but if you choose to enjoy an afternoon or evening adventure – please respect their privacy. Our residence take great pride in their homes and landscaping and it shows! Do you have a favorite home in ‘Sconset Village? We want to know. Share your favorite Sconset photos by emailing us at info@heartofnantucket.com.
Nantucket Boat Basin
The Figawi Race has once again filled the Boat Basin with lots of beautiful sail boats with summer right around the corner. We can’t wait for sunny days at the beach, evening strolls down Main Street, ice cream from the Juice Bar, and live music from local restaurants and bars that makes Nantucket so much fun to visit.
Children’s Beach
Located in town, Children’s Beach (a.k.a. Harbor Beach – off of Harbor View Way) is a good option for young children as it offers a variety of activities. …
Summer on Nantucket
Every year, Nantucket welcomes thousands of visitors to the heart of Nantucket. Many visitors love the pristine beaches and sandy dunes with wild roses. There is always something to do on the island, whether it’s going out to eat with some friends, shopping the antique stores and galleries, or just spending time relaxing at the beach – there is something for everyone!
Gray Seal Pup
So cute from a distance!