Nantucket Beach Style Guide: Janela Bay & Beached Bum
Nantucket is New England's most iconic island destination — a 14-mile crescent of pristine Atlantic beaches, charming cobblestone streets, historic lighthouses, and a refined coastal elegance that's uniquely its own. Whether you're spending the day at Surfside Beach, exploring the boutiques on Main Street, or watching the sunset from Brant Point, your Nantucket wardrobe should be as beautiful as the island itself. Here's your complete Nantucket beach style guide.
The Swimwear: Janela Bay Smocked Mini Ruffle Tankini Top
For beach days at Surfside or Cisco Beach, the Janela Bay Smocked Mini Ruffle Tankini Top is a beautiful swimwear choice — a palm green smocked tankini top with a flattering ruffle detail, paired with a vibrant mango blossom floral high-waisted bottom. Feminine, fun, and perfectly suited to Nantucket's colorful, preppy coastal aesthetic. The kind of swimwear that looks as good on the beach as it does at a harborside lunch. 🚚 Free Shipping on Janela Bay Orders Over $99.
The Beach Essential: Beached Bum Whispering Seashells Beach Towel
Spread out in style on Nantucket's pristine beaches with the Beached Bum Whispering Seashells Beach Towel — a beautifully designed beach towel with an elegant seashell pattern and the Beached Bum Life logo that's as charming as Nantucket's own shell-strewn shores. Oversized, absorbent, and perfectly on-theme for an island where seashell collecting is practically a sport.
Nantucket Beach Style Tips
- Choose UPF clothing for beach days — Nantucket's exposed Atlantic beaches offer little shade; a UPF tiered dress is both stylish and sun-smart.
- Embrace nautical and coastal prints — Nantucket's preppy coastal aesthetic rewards florals, embroidery, and seashell motifs.
- Pack a beautiful beach towel — Nantucket's beaches are pristine and photogenic; a gorgeous towel completes the picture.
- Layer for the Atlantic breeze — Nantucket's ocean breezes can be cool even in summer; a tiered dress over a tankini is the perfect layering strategy.
- Dress for the harbor — Nantucket's harborside restaurants and boutiques reward a polished, put-together coastal look.
Explore more Nantucket-ready beach styles at Sun of the Beach Boutique and make every moment of your New England island getaway effortlessly beautiful.
About the Author: Jennifer Garris
Jennifer Garris is the owner of Sun of the Beach Boutique and Travel Pros, two businesses built around her passion for travel and coastal living. With nearly 30 years of experience helping travelers plan unforgettable vacations and find the perfect gear, Jen brings firsthand expertise to everything she shares.