Located on Martha’s Vineyard in Vineyard Haven, on the Oak Bluffs side of the drawbridge, Eastville Point Beach fronts on Vineyard Haven Outer Harbor and the channel into Lagoon Pond. The waves are usually small except during strong north to northeast winds. Even on those days, however, calm seas prevail on the beach immediately adjacent to the drawbridge. Eastville Point is governed by the Dukes County Beach Management Rules. Dog and Pet Restrictions:
1 January – 31 March – No Restrictions.
1 April – 14 May – Dogs and pets are prohibited within 100 yards of posted nesting habitat by federal and state regulation. The prohibition is enforced throughout the nesting season, which generally lasts from the beginning of April through the end of August. The Recreation Department will remove the signs as soon as possible after nesting is concluded.
15 May – 30 August – Dogs and pets are prohibited within 100 yards of posted nesting habitat by federal and state regulation and Dogs and pets are prohibited on all beaches between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
1 September – 15 September – Dogs and pets are prohibited on all beaches between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
16 September – 31 December – No Restrictions.
More information on Eastville Point Beach
Dukes County Beach Management Rules
