Skip to content

Beach Access

The Town of Nantucket Beach Vehicle Permits allow for vehicle access at the following locations:

Beach Map Rules and Regulations  (PDF)

  • 40th Pole
  • Eel Point
  • Nobadeer Beach
  • Smith’s Point, Madaket
  • Point of Breakers/South Shore
  • Cathcart Beach
  • Low Beach/’Sconset

This Permit does NOT include Great Point. Click here for information on purchasing an Oversand Vehicle Permit for Great Point and Coskata-Coatue: Great Point Permit

-932060676_sc_311188
beachfishing

How to Purchase a Beach Vehicle Permit?

ONLINE:

  • Please complete and submit the Beach Driving Sticker Application.  ONLINE BEACH VEHICLE STICKER APPLICATION
    • First Email confirms we received the order. This email will be sent immediately after you submit your online order.
    • Second Email confirms the order has been approved and is being processed. This email will contain an attachment that will act as a temporary permit to access the beach for up to 3 days. You typically will receive this email within 1-2 business days after submitting your order.
    • Third Email alerts you that your order is available for pick up at the Nantucket Public Safety facility. You will typically receive this email within a day of the second email.You will receive confirmation emails from City Hall Systems.
  • Sticker orders placed through the online site could take up to 3 business days to process. If you would like your permit before that time, we recommend purchasing your permit in person at the Nantucket Public Safety facility.
  • Please print or screenshot your receipt and keep it with you for any time between purchase and pick up of the permit. The receipt will be accepted as proof of purchase in place of the sticker immediately following order.
  • ONLINE ORDERS ARE LEFT IN THE VESTIBULE OF 4 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD FOR PICK-UP 24/7. Envelopes are filed in alphabetical order by last name but often get mixed up after a long day, so check through your entire letter to make sure you didn't miss it.

IN-PERSON:

  • The Permits window is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at 4 Fairground Road in the Public Safety Facility.
  • Please have the following with you:
    • Complete Application (Also available to fill out in the lobby)
    • Car Registration
    • Payment: MasterCard; Visa; Cash; Check Made Payable to Town of Nantucket.

Tips to Drive on the Beach

  • Permit Stickers must be placed on the front and back bumpers. Failure to display the Beach Sticker properly, or driving on the beach with no sticker, may result in fines up to $300.
  • All vehicles must be four-wheel drive, properly registered, and operated by a licensed driver.
  • All drivers must air down vehicle tires to 12-15 p.s.i.
  • Please review complete list of Rules and Regulations for driving on Nantucket Beaches.
  • Please review your vehicle Owners Manual for specific guidelines for driving on sand.
  • For up-to-date information on Beach closures and restrictions due to protected species, please visit the Town of Nantucket website.