This has always been the beach our children preferred when they were little. An undertow is a rare event, waves are gentle for new swimmers, and there are minimal rocks and seaweed for tender-footed and squeamish family members.. Parking is on the road adjacent to the beach. Generally called, "State Beach." it can grow crowded in the summer, but off-season,...
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Joseph Sylvia State Beach, Oak Bluffs
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Joseph Sylvia State Beach
btwn Oak Bluffs and Edgartown, off Beach Rd, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA
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Ranked #5 of 11 attractions in Oak Bluffs
Type: Beaches
Activities: Swimming, Biking
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Small waves, low dunes and lots of seashells make this narrow, two-mile stretch of public beach popular with families. The beach runs between Oak...
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Owner description:
Small waves, low dunes and lots of seashells make this narrow, two-mile stretch of public beach popular with families. The beach runs between Oak Bluffs and Edgartown, and is called "Bend-in-the-Road Beach" on the Edgartown side.
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Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
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Madison, Wisconsin
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If you want a spot to relax while vacationing in either Oak Bluffs or Edgartown (or anywhere on the Vineyard), this is the place to do so. Easy parking, uncrowded, beautiful, and relaxing.
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Boston, MA
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The beach is awesome as it brings so many memories to me. Each if my daughters considered it a feat to jump off the bridge and now my younger nephews have successfully jumped. Look out for ticketing as it can happen but it is inconsistent.?
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Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
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Because it is on the sound the water is usually quite still and reasonably shallow for a gopod distance from shore. This makes it very safe for children, elders and anyone who has special needs
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Armonk, New York
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The place to be when south facing beaches are being blasted And definitely where we used to catch fish... Squiding in the early summer at evening
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Yorktown Heights, New York
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You're either there because you have little kids and the rolling "waves" are very tame (read: non-existent) or because you have older kids (or are a kid at heart) and will be jumping off the famed bridge. The first jump is the scariest, but once you've got that one under your belt, you'll be addicted!
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We are beach people. We can do it all day. This beach is family friendly, and the water is relatively calm. Great place. Tip: if you have sensitive feet, bring flip-flops or sandals. This is NOT Puerto Rico :-) the sand is filled with broken shells which can make for a less than pain-free stroll down the beach.
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Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
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A very short walk from the Madison Inn. The beach is very clean, family oriented, and not a lot of rough surf. It is definitely worth taking a dip.
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Worcester
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If you like soft sand (with a few shells) and calm waters, Joseph Sylvia State Beach is perfect. It's easy to get to by bus (#13 drops off passengers at two stops along the beach). It's a great spot to set up chairs and umbrellas and wade out into the calm waters.
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Concord, New Hampshire
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This beach is beautiful. We went in a shoulder season so there was no one there and I am sure it gets hectic in the summer but it was beautiful. The surf is a bit higher, but offers more fun for surf jumping, surfing and across the street at the lagoon is a popular hang out for wind surfers. Sand...
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