Nantucket Beaches — Nantucket has fabulous beaches. From the crowded Surfside to isolated Eel Point, Nantucket has it all. Nantucket beaches are open access (except for Coatue which is a wildlife preserve). There is no charge to go to any other beach on Nantucket. The only fee that exists is for beach driving permits. They are only required if you want to be able to actually drive your vehicle on the beach. Click on the photos for a larger view.