My wife and I enjoyed getting here, but it not well-marked. We drove mopeds--a little adventuresome but not bad in after prime-time tourist season due to decreased traffic. We enjoyed the view around here--it's also next to the Nantucket country club which is pretty--especially in the Fall. You can go from here to Siasconset beach which is prototypical Cape Cod, and a resting point.
The lighthouse wasn't open to the public, so we just walked around it. The lighthouse is well kept, but there really wasn't much to do except take photos.
because it is elevated you'll get a perfect view of the island and beyond, the golf club in one side the beach on the other, perfect for a postcard.
High on a cliff, overlooking the Atlantic, you'll find a piece of Americana to check off your bucket list. Some opt to take a tour bus to make the visit, we opted to ride the winding 10mi Polpis Rd trail from downtown Nantucket. The Polpis trail is a nice alternative to traveling the 8mi main st route that runs alongside the busy road. You'll have an easier time locating the lighthouse if you have a map from the bike shop as it's tucked away behind beautiful seaside homes.
A must see, When we were on Nantucket such a Beautiful day for us, on tour to see such a beautiful lighthouse on the island of Nantucket
Take a tour of the island with a guide, Gail's Tours are the best. She is a local 6th generation Islander. She takes you out to the lighthouse and the area. You get a feel for the Island besides the downtown area
Almost didn't find this lighthouse as not signposted but found it anyway! It is situated at the end of a dead-end road with room for about 4-5 cars. There is no charge for parking and you cannot go into/up the lighthouse but worth a quick photo opportunity.
Walk on the path on the bluff above the sea, on the edge of well-kept yards, about 30 minutes to the lighthouse.
This was part of an island tour. The lighthouse was moved to avoid collapse from beach erosion. The cliffs continue to erode endangering beach properties. The history is outlined on placards. Nice views of the island.
Good place to end your Sconset bluff walk, interesting to read how they had to move it due to erosion and how erosion is still affecting the area quite dramatically. The lighthouse also makes for a good backdrop for pictures although you can't normally go up it.