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Lucy Vincent Beach

Lucy Vincent Beach(Ocean at Lucy Vincent Beach, Pond at Lucy Vincent Beach)

United States, Massachusetts, Chilmark 

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Lucy Vincent Beach

United States, Massachusetts, Chilmark 

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Located on a Massachusettsan island named Martha’s Vineyard, Lucy Vincent Beach - also known as Lucinda Vincent Memorial Beach and previously known as Jungle Beach, Blue Mailbox Beach, and Barn House Beach - is a popular beach with white sand, nearby beach grass, and a few rocky portions in the town of Chilmark.  The beach is situated below steep oceanfront bluffs. The beach and the shoreline around it are known to have many unique large rock formations - these rock formations are known to be at least thousands of years old. One of the most prominent rock formations of the beach was a naturally-formed rocky spire - this spire was often the subject of many artworks and photographs by local artists and photographers. Unfortunately, this spire collapsed in 2020. Lucy Vincent Beach has been named the 34th Best Beach in the Top 50 Beaches in the United States list in 2022 by Randall Kaplan, the world’s foremost beach expert who is known as "Mr. Beach."

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Lucy Vincent Beach.  Chilmark Tavern is an upscale restaurant that serves amazing gourmet dishes including salads, pastas, seafood, steaks, burgers, and poultry dishes. State Road Restaurant has elegant decor. This restaurant also serves delicious dishes prepared from locally sourced ingredients. Larsen’s Fish Market is known for serving amazing seafood. In addition, the restaurant also has been praised by Condé Nast Traveller magazine and the Vineyard Gazette newspaper. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Lucy Vincent Beach,Menemsha Deli serves amazing dishes for lunch and dinner including bagels, burritos, wraps, and sandwiches.

If you are looking for a hotel near Lucy Vincent Beach, there are many great nearby options. The 4-Star Lambert's Cove Inn is a 22-minute drive away and offers many amenities including a lounge, a pool, an upscale restaurant, a fire pit, a farm with llamas and chickens, lawn games, a gazebo, and landscaped gardens. A more affordable hotel is the 3-star Beach Plum | Inn & Restaurant which offers many amenities including an upscale restaurant, a common room, a fitness center, multiple patios, tennis courts, complimentary beach passes, and complimentary snacks available in the lobby and the common room. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Lucy Vincent Beach, the 2-Star Menemsha Inn & Cottages offers many amenities including a fitness center (seasonal), tennis courts, yoga sessions (seasonal), beach passes, and complimentary snacks.

Lucy Vincent Beach does not have lifeguards or any other public amenities, so plan accordingly. Dogs are not allowed at Lucy Vincent Beach.

Lucy Vincent Beach offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, wildlife watching, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, surf-skiing, and surfing. The water near Lucy Vincent Beach offers great surfing waves, making it ideal for surfers. However, if you are planning to surf in the water near Lucy Vincent Beach, we recommend being careful as hard surfboards and windsurfers are prohibited in the water near Lucy Vincent Beach. In addition, we also recommend being careful while entering the water here as it is also known to have unpredictable rip currents. Depending on the time of the year, you can see many kinds of animals in the water near Lucy Vincent Beach including dolphins and migrating whales. If you like geology, you can explore the interesting clay cliff walls and unique rock formations present around Lucy Vincent Beach. A portion of Lucy Vincent Beach is a popular spot among clothing-optional visitors - this clothing-optional portion is located at the far end of Lucy Vincent Beach. As an interesting fact, clothing-optional visits were quite popular in Lucy Vincent Beach around the middle part of the 20th century, particularly during the 1970s. It is also important to note that fishing is also prohibited in Lucy Vincent Beach.

Getting to Lucy Vincent Beach is easy - the beach is easily accessible from Lucy Vincent Beach Road and a parking lot is also available near the beach. However, it is important to note that between June 1st and September 15th, access passes are required for parking near Lucy Vincent Beach and for visiting this beach - these passes are reserved for local residents and their guests only. However, many local hotels may offer access passes for Lucy Vincent Beach to their guests. If you are planning to visit Lucy Vincent Beach between June 1st and September 15th, we recommend enquiring with your local accommodation regarding the procurement of access passes for Lucy Vincent Beach.

As an interesting fact, the beach is named in honour of Lucinda "Lucy" Vincent - Lucy was the town librarian for Chilmark who previously owned the area around the beach. In the 1990s, archaeologists found human remains and artefacts around the beach dating back to the Pre Columbian-era.

There are many attractions near Lucy Vincent Beach. Gay Head Light (also known as Gay Head Lighthouse) is a historic lighthouse which was built in the mid 19th century - this historical lighthouse was the first lighthouse to relieve first-order Fresnel Lens and it is also one of the few lighthouses in the United States to have Native American keepers. This 51-foot-tall lighthouse is seasonally open to the public and it offers a unique insight into the local history. Polly Hill Arboretum is spread around 70 acres and it was founded by horticulturist Polly Hill. This botanical garden uses walls, fields, and buildings for displaying more than1600 kinds of plant species - some of the arboretum’s features include a magnolia with 18-inch white blossoms and unique monkey puzzle trees and the arboretum also offers interesting educational programs. If you are looking for another attraction near Lucy Vincent Beach, Menemsha Hills is a 211-acre protected reserve that has a vibrant landscape consisting of many kinds of habitats including coastal plains, woodland trees, and wetlands, along with a hill named Prospect Hill. You can explore the reserve’s vibrant habitat via the hiking trails here - the reserve’s hiking trails also offer Instagram-worthy views of the Martha’s Vineyard shoreline and the Vineyard Sound and the reserve is also a great fishing spot.

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INLucy Vincent Beach Rd, Chilmark, MA 02535

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    Does Lucy Vincent Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    Yes, this Beach provides paid parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.

    Does Lucy Vincent Beach have lifeguards?

    No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Lucy Vincent Beach a family-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Lucy Vincent Beach good for swimming?

    Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.

    Does Lucy Vincent Beach have restrooms?

    Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.

    Is Lucy Vincent Beach a nude beach?

    Yes, this Beach is known for being a nude beach, providing a liberating experience for those seeking clothing-optional sunbathing and swimming.

    Is there food near Lucy Vincent Beach?

    No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.

    What are the activities at Lucy Vincent Beach?

    Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Bike Paths, Hiking, Nude, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing, Volleyball.

    Does Lucy Vincent Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    Yes, this Beach offers accommodations for people with disabilities, allowing everyone to relish the coastal experience.

    Is Lucy Vincent Beach a dog-friendly beach?

    Yes, bring your dog with you to this Beach!

    Is Lucy Vincent Beach good for surfing?

    Yes, surfing is an activity that is frequently enjoyed at this Beach.

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