Its popularity is due in part to its close proximity to town and the ease of a bike ride with a sandwich, blanket, and a fun Nantucket read.
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| The cascading wisp of pines at Surfside |
It was once the hope of investors to become a prosperous beachfront community with access by train in the late 1800's including a boardwalk hotel and fine dining. Storms dashed those dreams as waves destroyed and washed away part of the hotel and railroad tracks. The instability of the weather and erosion scared many investors away from purchasing summer homes and the plan eventually failed.
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Star of the Sea Youth Hostel
The location of the island's first Life Saving Station was built in 1874 and is today a youth hostel offering semi-affordable accommodations to visitors of Nantucket.
So, grab your flip flops and take in the vast open sky at Surfside. Did I just hear the sound of an old train whistle or was it the crashing of the waves?
Upcoming Events:
Film Festival June 19-24th
July 4th Celebration July 4-5th
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