Lobsterville Beach

Wild
and
windy
How can you not love a place called Lobsterville? Lobsterville Beach is one of my favorite beaches on Martha’s Vineyard. It’s way out in Aquinnah in a quaint and quiet place actually named Lobsterville. Even in the summer it’s not crowded and in the off season you seldom will see another soul.
One of the reasons this beach is frequently so quiet is because there is very little parking that is restricted for residents only. However the beach is open to anyone and it’s a great place to stop when biking out to Aquinnah and the great lighthouse at the tip. In fact going down Lobsterville Road and then up Lighthouse Road is a nice way to avoiding the busy South Road when biking to the lighthouse.
The beach is and water are shallow and protected by land so it’s warmer than many of the other beaches but realistically speaking the water is still cold as hell. The beach sometimes has lots of rocks that seem to come and go but sandy areas can usually be found. Great fishing and wind surfing out here during the summer and great views are in every direction.
During the colder months the wind frequently howls through this area, agitating the water into angry whitecaps and giving the impression of a wild and pristine place. Not the most gentle, kid friendly or most convenient beach, but definitely one of the most beautiful and ethereal.