Great Point Light, Massachusetts, United States
5.0 (193 reviews) Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #2 in Nantucket Lighthouses
Definitely worth the visit but requires planning
Towering more than 60 feet, this historic lighthouse was established in 1784, destroyed in 1984 and rebuilt in 1986. Located on the Coskata Coatue Wildlife Refuge. You can get a tour of the lighthouse if you join one of the Trustees of Reservations guided natural history tours depending on the time of year and access to the lighthouse. Beach access is limited during storms and high tides. Always check the local Great Point tides and never drive through water!
Address
Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge 111 Wauwinet Road, Nantucket, MA 02554
Mobile
Website
http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/cape-cod-islands/coskata-coatue.html
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 23:14
User Ratings
5.0 based on (193 reviews)
Reviews
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5Joseph N 5:00 PM Jul 30, 2022
NOT TO MISS
This is an incredible experience when visiting Nantucket ! We secured a day pass on line , let the air out of our Jeep tires , 15 psi , and off we went . We had to stop at mile 3 and hoof it almost 2 miles out to the lighthouse in the sand , well worth it , we saw many different birds , Seals swimming within 5 feet of the beach and took a dip in the clean , warm ocean at the very tip . If we return , we would pack everything , chairs , lunch , etc. and pick a small section of beach to have to ourselves for the entire day . For Jeep renters , relax and know how to shift to 4L . Best thing to do in Nantucket !
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4sachen4 5:00 PM Aug 23, 2018
Plan ahead to see the Great Point Lighthouse
A few points to note, including information I wish I had when my family set out to see this landmark. (We tried to plan ahead, but we didn’t come across much of this information in our research to begin with.) -Unless you have a 4WD vehicle and a permit, all vehicles and bikes must stop at the Wauwinet Gatehouse. This is because, except for a short stretch after the gatehouse where some b+b’s and houses reside, the “road” is essentially soft sand. Most of the vehicles we saw were jeeps, with deflated tires. -The distance between the gatehouse and the lighthouse is approximately 5.5 miles each way. -If hiking the entire distance, bring bug spray, sunscreen, and a lot of water! The mosquitos are aggressive and not much smaller than birds. Highly suggest wearing a hat. -Drivers can only go so far, but after a certain distance of driving on the beach. -The hike between the gatehouse and the actual beach is just over a mile (1.3, to be exact), and for this group of adults it took us about a half hour. (See uploaded google map picture - the dotted line represents that mile, which gives you an idea of the overall distance to the lighthouse.) -If you don’t have your own transportation, note that finding an uber or taxi can be tough, especially b/c not many cars come out this way. In addition to the lack of cab resources, there is spotty reception. Probably best to drive yourself, arrange your own transportation, or bike over and park at the gatehouse. The views are gorgeous! There is probably more information out there but hope this is helpful. Easiest option would probably be to arrange a professional outing through the refuge to the lighthouse. Enjoy!
