Quiet streets, white picket fences, and ocean breezes create a serene setting.
One of Nantucket’s most coveted summer neighborhoods, Brant Point blends waterfront beauty with refined, walkable living. Much of the area sits on or just steps from Nantucket Harbor, offering ever-changing views of ferries and sailing yachts. Quiet, flat streets are ideal for biking or relaxed family strolls, framed by white picket fences, manicured hedges, and vibrant gardens. Soft ocean breezes and sweeping harbor views define the atmosphere. Lighter traffic than Town adds to the tranquility, while world-class dining, shopping, and culture remain just a short walk away.
Brant Point Lighthouse—America’s second-oldest—stands at the harbor entrance and is a favorite spot for picnics, fishing, and watching spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Children’s Beach, tucked behind the White Elephant, offers a playground, snack bar, and calm waters, while nearby Jetties Beach provides full amenities and the ever-popular Sandbar for casual beachfront dining.
The neighborhood is surrounded by Nantucket’s top dining destinations, including Galley Beach for sunset cocktails, Brant Point Grill at the White Elephant, and Breeze at the Nantucket Hotel. A short stroll into Town leads to cultural staples like the Whaling Museum and Dreamland Theater, as well as standout restaurants such as the chic Lola 41
There's plenty to do around Brant Point, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Souza's Seafood, 167 Raw-Fish Market, and Millie’s Mid-Island.
| Name | Category | Distance | Reviews |
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| Dining · $$ | 1.88 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.6 miles | 43 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.56 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.47 miles | 7 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.45 miles | 5 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$$ | 1.38 miles | 17 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.62 miles | 7 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.6 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.73 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.48 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.51 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.68 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.78 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.84 miles | 21 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.58 miles | 12 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.06 miles | 14 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.61 miles | 7 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.14 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.6 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.39 miles | 5 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.26 miles | 15 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.48 miles | 10 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
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