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Tarpaulin Cove
✨ Hidden gem
Drop anchor in Tarpaulin Cove on Naushon Island, one of the Elizabeth Islands, and you'll have a gorgeous stretch of beach all to yourself — swimming, snorkeling, and beachcombing right off the hook. The cove opens cleanly onto Vineyard Sound with no obstructions, and a historic lighthouse watches over the whole scene. Naushon is privately owned, which keeps the crowds away and the vibe wonderfully unspoiled.
Marinas and anchorages near Tarpaulin Cove · times are dock to dock
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Popular Times
How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
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- Busiest on Saturdays and Sundays
- Fullest around 13:00, emptiest around 10:00
- Half the boats arrive by 13:00
- 49% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~3h · max recorded 7 boats
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