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Dipping a Toe in on Vineyard Beaches

Moshup Beach at the base of the Gay Head Cliffs is perennial favorite.
Ray Ewing
Moshup Beach at the base of the Gay Head Cliffs is perennial favorite.
Ray Ewing
The path from the Aquinnah Circle.
Ray Ewing
The path from the Aquinnah Circle.
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Crowd fill South Beach in Katama.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Crowd fill South Beach in Katama.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Masks are strongly suggested even at beaches.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Masks are strongly suggested even at beaches.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Lifeguards keep an eye on their surroundings.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Lifeguards keep an eye on their surroundings.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Bend in the Road Beach in Edgartown is family friendly.
Maria Thibodeau
Bend in the Road Beach in Edgartown is family friendly.
Maria Thibodeau
So much to do and find along the shore.
Maria Thibodeau
So much to do and find along the shore.
Maria Thibodeau
Large crowds are expected for the holiday weekend.
Maria Thibodeau
Large crowds are expected for the holiday weekend.
Maria Thibodeau
Remember to practice social distancing in Menemsha.
Tim Johnson
Remember to practice social distancing in Menemsha.
Tim Johnson
New beach on the North Bluff in Oak Bluffs is attracting people downtown.
Jeanna Shepard
New beach on the North Bluff in Oak Bluffs is attracting people downtown.
Jeanna Shepard
Groins used to stabilize beach are fine for sitting.
Jeanna Shepard
Groins used to stabilize beach are fine for sitting.
Jeanna Shepard
The water's fine!
Jeanna Shepard
The water's fine!
Jeanna Shepard
Wasque on Chappaquiddick is further out and easier to social distance yourself.
Ray Ewing
Wasque on Chappaquiddick is further out and easier to social distance yourself.
Ray Ewing
Fishermen line the water's edge at Norton Point.
Ray Ewing
Fishermen line the water's edge at Norton Point.
Ray Ewing
Shallows along Katama Bay for younger swimmers.
Ray Ewing
Shallows along Katama Bay for younger swimmers.
Ray Ewing
Tim Johnson
Tim Johnson
Wilson's Landing on Edgartown Great Pond.
Ray Ewing
Wilson's Landing on Edgartown Great Pond.
Ray Ewing

High summer is here, and thousands are flocking to Island beaches.



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