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Beaches are one of the island’s main draws. Although the waters here tend to be calm (especially compared to places like California and Hawaii), there is surfing along the south side. The Northern and Eastern ends of the island tend to be calmer, shallower, and more family-friendly. Although many … more of the strands are private, there are a number of worthy public stretches – find the best listed below. Summer water temperatures in the low 70s make for pleasant swimming.
