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The Ultimate Jaws Filming Location Map of Martha's Vineyard

Back in 1974, a few malfunctioning pneumatically powered prop sharks, water logged cameras, unwanted sailboats drifting into frame, seasick actors, a blown schedule, a really blown budget, and an up-and-coming director named Steven Spielberg made movie magic on Martha's Vineyard with Jaws . The film, based on Peter Benchley's bestselling novel, went on to win multiple Academy Awards and is considered the original summer blockbuster. Just why was one of the most successful motion pictures of all time filmed on the Vineyard?

Well, long before state's began offering film tax incentives, turning the Carolina's into the default stand-in for the Cape & Islands, the production went in search of "a vacation area that was lower middle class enough so that an appearance of a shark would destroy the tourist business." As we said, it was a long time ago. Anyway, cue Martha's Vineyard - and the John Williams score - for the fictional island of Amity . These days, the real island celebrates the fake island being terrorized by an enormous great white shark with the occasional JawsFest and plenty of readily-available "You're gonna need a bigger boat" type of swag. Since the movie was released almost 40 years ago, on June 1, 1975, here's hoping there's some sort of huge anniversary event being planned. In the meantime, we've mapped out many of the Amity filming locations, with help from Then & Now Movie Locations , The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations , and this IGN round-up. Take the Jaws tour this way:

Opening Scene

"Jaws" begins here with a beach bonfire and the demise of poor Chrissie Watkins.

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Brody House

The house featured in the production has been completely renovated, but this is still Chief Martin Brody's address.

Amity Police Department

Brody types up the first "shark attack" police report here just before the secretary tells him about a far more serious crime, some nine-year-olds karate-chopping fences. Ugh, kids. Oh, well, it's off to Amity Hardware for shark warning sign supplies.

Keisel's Bicycle Rental & Amity Gazette

The Amity Gazette and Keisel's Bicycle Rental are a stone's throw away from one another on S. Water Street. Here, shop owner Keisel complains to Brody about the karate-choppers damaging his bicycles and said fence.

Amity Hardware

Brody grabs supplies for his "Beach Closed" mission at Amity Hardware and then walks through the center of town.

Chappy Ferry

The ferry worked as both a principal camera boat for the production and starred in the scene where Brody is browbeaten by the mayor into keeping the beaches open for the Fourth. You know, for the tourists. "Martin, it's all psychological. You yell barracuda, everybody says, "Huh? What?" You yell shark, we've got a panic on our hands on the Fourth of July."

Amity Town Hall

Sure, things have changed some at Edgartown's actual Town Hall, but there's no doubt still a blackboard around awaiting a Quint-style scrape.

Billboard/Lighthouse

This is where the Mayor, Brody and Hooper argue about keeping the beaches open, referencing the defaced "Amity Island Welcomes You" billboard.You should probably check out Gay Head Light while you can, the place is battling erosion and there's a fundraising effort underway to move the lighthouse back from the crumbling clay cliffs.

Swimming Beach/Alex Kintner Attack

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The Bridge!

If there's one can't-miss "Jaws" location, it's the bridge between Edgartown and Oak Bluffs. What makes it special? Well, there's the "Jaws" connection and the fact that you're not actually supposed to jump off. Thus, the Jaws Bridge (officially it's the American Legion Memorial Bridge) is pretty much the most popular 12-20 foot jump you'll find.

Quint's Shop

Mayor Vaughn finally asks Brody to hire an expert to hunt down and kill the shark. Cue Captain "here's ta swimmin' with bow-legged women" Quint. While his workshop was built for the production and no longer standing, the adorable fishing village/tourist haven of Menemsha remains, unlike the "Orca."

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Visit These 6 Jaws Filming Locations on Martha’s Vineyard

• July 30, 2022
• Updated December 12, 2023
• In Martha's Vineyard , Massachusetts , Weekend Getaways

Martha’s Vineyard is a small island located off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. In recent years, its popularity has increased due to some famous faces vacationing on the island.

We love vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard. There are so many things to do on this beautiful island whether you’re spending a week or just doing a day trip .

However, Martha’s Vineyard is also known as the home of Jaws , the 1975 movie about a great white shark terrorizing a New York vacation town. More than 40 years later, the Jaws filming locations of some of the most pivotal scenes of the film are still present, thanks to the efforts of preserving the classic look and feel of the island.

If you want to visit some of the locations where Jaws was filmed, the guide below features six places on Martha’s Vineyard (and some clips so you can place them!).

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Fun Facts About Filming Jaws on Martha’s Vineyard

• Lee Fierro, who played Mrs. Kintner, lived on Martha’s Vineyard. Her famous slap scene took 17 takes!
• Martha’s Vineyard was not the first choice to film Jaws. The location scout initially wanted to check out Nantucket, but a storm forced his ferry to detour to Martha’s Vineyard.
• Robert Shaw was shot at (not on purpose) his first night on Martha’s Vineyard. A local, who thought the house was empty, shot a rifle at the front door of the house. Why? Who knows!
• Another Martha’s Vineyard local, Craig Kingsbury, not only inspired how Robert Shaw played the character Quint, but also provided one of the biggest scares in the movie – his disembodied head pops out of the boat!
• Quint’s shack was too tall for local zoning laws and required special permission to be built. The structure had to be torn down immediately after filming.

Jaws Filming Locations on Martha’s Vineyard

1. edgartown as amity.

Edgartown , an old whaling town on the island, stood in as the town of Amity. Many of the buildings seen in the movie are still standing today, thanks to Martha’s Vineyard ’s focus on preservation.

If you like to see an actual prop from the film, visit the South Water Street location of Rockland Trust (formerly Edgartown National Bank).

After you explore the streets that Brody walked along, enjoy some shopping in the various souvenir shops in town. They not only sell Martha’s Vineyard merchandise, but many sell t-shirts and sweatshirt with “Amity” and other Jaws references emblazoned on them.

2. Chappy Ferry

The Jaws ferry scene where Mayor Vaughn tries to convince Brody that there is no danger in the water takes place on the Chappy Ferry .

This small ferry connects Edgartown to the island of Chappaquiddick. Not much has changed about the look of the boats since the filming of the movie. You can take a trip over to Chappy to reenact that moment in the film. 

If you don’t want to take a ride, you can get a perfect view of the ferries from the top of the Memorial Wharf ( one of our favorite locations in Edgartown! ).

3. Aquinnah and Gay Head Light

Still inhabited the Wampanoag tribe, Aquinnah is home to the beautiful, multi-colored clay cliffs known as the Gay Head Cliffs. The scene where Hooper and Brody try to convince Mayor Vaughn of the great white shark in the waters (but to no avail) was filmed there.

While in Aquinnah, visit the historic Gay Head Lighthouse. The lighthouse is over 150 years old and was recently relocated 129 feet away from its original location due to the erosion of the cliffs. Gay Head and Aquinnah are one of our favorite places to visit on Martha’s Vineyard .

The historical structure makes an appearance towards the end of the scene when Mayor Vaughn states, “For Christ’s sake, tomorrow is the Fourth of July! And we will be open for business”.

4. The “Big Bridge”

One of the scarier scenes in the film, the Jaws bridge scene takes place on Joseph Sylvia State Beach and the American Legion Memorial Bridge. Locals call this the “Big Bridge.” Many visitors refer to it as the “ Jaws Bridge”. 

In the scene, the shark swims through the water under the bridge and attacks a man boating in the pond (see below). Brody’s son, Michael, is a witness to the event and ends up in shock.

The bridge, which connects Oak Bluffs and Edgartown , is a favorite spot for the adventurous types. People of all ages ascend the railing to jump into the water below. Although there are signs posted against the activity, it is a summer tradition on the island.

5. Sengekontacket Pond

On the other side of the bridge, where the shark attacked the boater in the movie, is Sengekontacket Pond. In reality, it is a peaceful place for swimming, kayaking, or even clamming. Exploring the waters for various sea creatures is a fun activity for the kids.

6. Menemsha

Quint, the man Brody hires to catch the shark, lives in a shack on the water. Built for the film, the house stood in Menemsha, a small fishing village in the town of Chilmark.

Although the structure was demolished after filming, visitors can see many of the other small buildings and large fishing boats that line and fill the harbor.

Menemsha is a great place for a seafood meal whether it is a sit-down dinner at Homeport, or a lobster roll and clam chowder to go from Larsen’s Fish Market.

While you are in town, enjoy the sunset while sitting on the jetty or the beach. It is one of the most popular spots on the island to spend the evening!

More Fun on Martha’s Vineyard

Visiting the film locations for Jaws is an entertaining way to spend your time on Martha’s Vineyard . There are more fun things to do in Oak Bluffs and things to see Edgartown while you are visiting the island as well, and all of them are kid-friendly. 

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5 Best Martha’s Vineyard Jaws Tours (2024)

From Private Bus Trips To Walking Tours, I’ve got you covered with Five Of The Best Jaws Tours In Martha’s Vineyard.

Martha’s Vineyard, has long been synonymous with one of cinema’s most iconic thrillers – Jaws. Steven Spielberg’s 1975 masterpiece not only left an indelible mark on the world of film making but also put this charming island firmly on the map for movie enthusiasts. 

I’ve been visiting Martha’s Vineyard since 1999 and I’m a huge film-fan, so I’ve been to nearly every Jaws filming location on the island . I even got my marriage licence at the Amity Island Town Hall! The real Town Hall in Edgartown was used for that location. 

It’s really easy to find and visit all the locations on Martha’s Vineyard where Jaws was filmed, but if you don’t have a car on the island, or want to hear insider stories and possibly meet some of the cast, taking an organised tour is the way to go. 

Having worked in the movie industry for almost 10 years, taking a Jaws Martha’s Vineyard tour was absolutely on my bucket list. I really appreciated hearing behind-the scenes facts and little-known production secrets from a knowledgeable tour guide. 

My Top 3 Picks: Martha’s Vineyard Jaws Tours

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Edgartown Tour Company Jaws Amity Tour

✅ Walking Tour

✅ 1 Hour

✅ Least Expensive Tour

Martha’s Vineyard Tours and Transportation

✅ Private Tour

✅ 4 Hours

✅ Will pick you up from anywhere

✅ Public Tour by bus

✅ Affordable

5 Best Martha’s Vineyard Jaws Tours

1. Edgartown Tour Company Jaws Amity Tour

⭐️  RATING:  5/5 Stars | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:   1 hour

This is a one hour walking tour around the Jaws film locations in Edgartown. The tour guide, Mike, is a HUGE Jaws fan and has been giving this tour (and general tours of Martha’s Vineyard) for over 14 years. He is a walking Jaws encyclopedia and can answer any question you have about the movie.

I think this is the best Jaws tour because it is easily bookable online, runs frequently during the summer months and all the locations are close together so there is actually very little walking involved. The tour even runs in damp weather (just bring a raincoat!) You don’t even need to have seen the film recently because Mike brings an iPad to play the relevant scenes for you at each location.

When I took this tour, I particularly enjoyed the behind-the scenes stories about Roy Scheider and Steven Spielberg. I had no idea he was so young when he made Jaws!

I really like this Jaws tour because it is short and goes into more detail about South Beach and the filming locations in Edgartown than any other tour. I also like that you can book easily online but as it is a public tour, the group could be a large size making it difficult to get a good view of the iPad showing scenes from the film.

It’s also important to note that this tour only runs during the summer so is not available for visitors coming in the off-season

“We are huge fans of the movie and know a lot of trivia about the production and the movie itself but were surprised on several occasions by some of the facts and stories that Mike told. We also really enjoyed his use of the ipad showing clips from the movie while we were standing in the actual filming locations” -Noel C. ( Read more reviews )

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2. Martha’s Vineyard Tours and Transportation Private Jaws Tour

⭐️  RATING:  4.5/5 Stars | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:   4 Hours | ✅  Book it!

This is a 4-hour, private Martha’s Vineyard Jaws tour which takes you to filming locations all over the island . You’ll travel by van and there are two regular stops on the tour in the towns of Menemsha (where Quint’s shack was located) and Aquinnah.

The tour guide may also stop at Memorial Wharf in Edgartown Harbor where you can see the Chappaquiddick Ferry featured in the film. This tour can also take you to the famous Martha’s Vineyard Jaws Bridge. The guide carries towels in the van if you are brave enough to jump!

As it’s a private tour, you can bring up to 11 people so this tour is great for families or friend groups but not as affordable for solo travellers or couples. Prices start at $500 for up to 7 people.

This tour will pick you up from anywhere on the island which saves you time and expense getting to and from a meeting point. I also love that they can customise the tour with extra stops as long as they can be done in the 4 hour window.

This tour company has a number of guides. For a truly authentic experience, I recommend asking for Dave who was an extra in the film. As this is a private tour, you won’t have to navigate a large group of people but it is a more expensive option because of this.

This is one of the best Jaws tours because it takes you to more Martha’s Vineyard Jaws locations than the walking tour, it runs frequently and you can book online which is not always possible for private tours.

Pro tip: This company also runs a variety of other highly rated themed and general island tours

“When we booked with Martha’s Vineyard (MV) Tours and Transportation for a Jaws / MV tour, we had no idea the amount of fun we would have or the vast amount of information we would receive about the movie and the island” -Tim Morrison ( Read more reviews )

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3. Martha’s Vineyard Tours and Transportation Shared Jaws Tour

This is the same 4-hour, Martha’s Vineyard Jaws tour as the one above except it is a shared, public tour which makes it much more affordable than the private version.

It still takes you to the same filming locations by van with stops in Menemsha and Aquinnah and you can jump from the famous Martha’s Vineyard Jaws Bridge if you can work up the courage!

There will be a max of 8 people on the tour and it costs $100 per person so this tour is great for solo travellers or couples. If you have 6 or more people in your group, it works out more economical to take the private version of this tour.

This tour will pick you up from anywhere on the island which saves you time and expense getting to and from a meeting point and is not something you usually see with a public tour.

This public tour is new for 2024 but this company has been giving this tour to private groups for a number of years. If you are on a budget but you want to see more locations than the walking tour, you should choose this Jaws Tour.

4. HomeGrown Tours

⭐️  RATING:  4.5/5 Stars | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:   4 hours

New for 2024, HomeGrown Tours has updated their Jaws tour. This 4-hour public tour takes you to more than 10 Jaws filming locations on Martha’s Vineyard.

A surround system in the bus shows you scenes from the movie and there are fun trivia contests where you can win Jaws merchandise and other shark-themed prizes.

A unique and exciting feature of this Martha’s Vineyard Jaws tour is the opportunity to meet one of the cast members from the film . Your tour guide is Jeffrey Vorhees, the actor who played Alex Kintner, the young boy who was Jaws second victim.

The downside of this tour is it cannot be booked online and the website has very little information about logistics like pickup points and pricing. You will have to call to make a reservation and give details about your party to find out more.

A huge bonus of this tour is the opportunity to meet a Jaws cast member which will appeal to die-hard fans of the movie.

“We Did Jaws tour! Amazing Given in person by Jeffrey Voorhees. Very informative!! recommend with no reservation. He show us important part of island where scenes were filmed. He shared a lots of interesting facts. Got autograph picture. Highly recommended.” -Luis ( Read more reviews )

5. Martha’s Vineyard Tours and Excursions

⭐️  RATING:  5/5 Stars | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:   3 hours

Last on the list of Martha’s Vineyard Jaws tours is this option from MV Tours and Excursions. They do say on their website that they offer private Jaws tours on request, however, when I spoke to the tour operator, they said they are no longer offering these.

Instead, they have included information on Jaws locations as part of their 3 hour Martha’s Vineyard tour. This is a public, 3 hour, group bus tour which departs twice a day.

I have included the tour in this list because the company is a highly rated and well-reviewed tour operator on the island.

This tour is a good option because it is the most affordable way to see Jaws filming locations across the island. The downside is that it is not a Jaws-specific tour so if you are not open to taking a general Martha’s Vineyard island tour, this may not be the right one for you.

Online booking is not available, you will need to call the company directly to book.

“Our tour guide/driver (Michelle) was a wealth of information and humor. She had quick stories to tell at virtually every locale that added to the experience. The bus was very comfortable, and we traveled over nearly every habitable corner of the island.” -Richie V. ( Read more reviews )

martha’s vineyard jaws souvenirs

The best place to get Martha’s Vineyard Jaws souvenirs is at the shops on Circuit Avenue in Oak Bluffs. Jaws-themed Tshirts are the most popular item and I always see them hanging outside stores or in the windows. You can also get tshirts commemorating your jump from Jaws bridge if you did it!

There are also some Jaws-themed games and toys available at The Lazy Frog store on the same street. If you don’t have time to get to the stores while you’re on-island, you can order Jaws souvenirs online.

I recommend getting the original book “Jaws” by Peter Benchley or this retro Jaws movie poster . You can also pick up a copy of the DVD or Blu-Ray as it is not always readily available via streaming.

Jaws: Memories from Martha’s Vineyard is a great behind-the-scenes book with lots of stories and pictures from locals. I also love these hats, mugs and other Jaws collectibles !

FAQs About the location of Jaws on Martha’s Vineyard

Does martha’s vineyard have a jaws museum.

No, there is no dedicated Martha’s Vineyard Jaws museum. However, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum has a Jaws exhibit on display until March 2024. It will then be expanded for the 50th anniversary of the film

Where is the Jaws Tour?

The Jaws tours take place on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. The tours take you to filming locations in the towns of Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Aquinnah and Chilmark.

What beach is Jaws filmed on?

The beach scene at the beginning of Jaws was filmed on South Beach in the Katama neighborhood of Edgartown. The scene of Alex Kintner’s attack was shot at Joseph Sylvia State beach in Oak Bluffs.

What town was the original Jaws filmed in?

The original Jaws was primarily filmed in the town of Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard. Edgartown was the location for the town of Amity in the film.

What bridge was Jaws filmed in?

The American Legion Memorial Bridge in Oak Bluffs was used as the filming location for the bridge in Jaws and is now known locally as “Jaws Bridge”

Where was the ferry scene in Jaws filmed?

The ferry scene in Jaws was filmed on board a real, working ferry, (the Chappaquiddick ferry) at its dock on Dock street in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard.

What ferry is in Jaws?

The Chappaquiddick ferry is used as the Amity ferry in the movie Jaws. It is a real, working car and passenger ferry which travels between Edgartown and the neighboring island of Chappaquiddick.

Where is the town of Amity in Jaws?

The fictional town of Amity is located in New York but the town of Edgartown in Martha’s Vineyard was used as the location for Amity in the film

Is Amity from Jaws a real town?

Amity (in the Jaws book), is a fictional town in New York. The real-life town of Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard was used as the filming location for Amity in the Jaws movie.

Can you visit where Jaws was filmed?

Yes, you can visit the island of Martha’s Vineyard where Jaws was filmed. It is located 7 miles off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts and can be accessed by ferry or plane.

Final Thoughts: Jaws Tour Martha’s Vineyard

As we come to the end of our journey through Martha’s Vineyard Jaws Tours, it’s clear that this picturesque island has more to offer than just stunning beaches and charming towns. It holds a piece of cinematic history, a slice of adventure, and a dash of adrenaline that you won’t find anywhere else.

My top tour pick is the Edgartown Tour Company Jaws Amity Tour because Mike, the tour guide, is incredibly knowledgable about the movie, it’s affordable, easy to book and runs regularly.

My final tip for you before you book a Jaws tour is to be aware that most tours on Martha’s Vineyard only run during the summer months. If you are visiting the island off-season, you may find it more difficult to arrange a tour.

Having said that, many tour operators are year-round, local residents. While a tour may appear to be unavailable at the time of your visit, it is always worth making a phone call as some operators will make special arrangements for you out of season.

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Martha’s Vineyard Bucket List: Jaws Movie Location Tour

In 1975, director Steven Spielberg came to the sleepy Island of Martha’s Vineyard to film JAWS with actors Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and a young Richard Dreyfuss. Little did they know that they were making one of the most iconic movies of our time, giving birth to “Amity Island,” and making Martha’s Vineyard a must for Jaws fans. It’s a mandatory addition to our Vineyard Bucket List video series Martha’s Vineyard Bucket List: Jaws Movie Location Tour

Much of the Island has remained the same over the years, and many of the backdrops for Jaws still exist today. From South Beach to State Beach to Edgartown Village to East Chop to Menemsha, we’re heading out on an all-island Martha’s Vineyard Bucket List Jaws movie location adventure.

Martha’s Vineyard Bucket List: Jaws Movie Location Tour – Chappy And Beyond

When doing this Vineyard Bucket, I learned so many things about Jaws. Did you know that in addition to being featured in the film, the Chappy Ferry was also used as a camera boat for filming? When you are on the ferry, you’re experiencing living movie history.

Of course, we include “Big Bridge” aka “Jaws Bridge” in our video adventure. This is one of the most popular places for not only Jaws fans but Islanders and visitors alike because jumping off the bridge (though not allowed) is a right of passage for many people.

Martha’s Vineyard Bucket List: Jaws Movie Location Tour – Author Crispin Haskins Joins The Tour

We were lucky enough to have Jaws expert and Martha’s Vineyard Mystery writer, Crispin Haskins, join us and share some of his wealth of knowledge on all things Jaws. He was on the Island when Jaws was being filmed and has been collecting knowledge ever since. You can also see his love of Jaws in some of the books he’s written. He captures his enthusiasm in his blog My Favourite Things About JAWS.

This was the first time that I was made aware of all the Up-Island and Down-Island locations from the film that are still around and able to be enjoyed. It was fun to go on-location and think back to the movie and how it looks the same, and how it’s changed. Of course, now you can see many of the places with our newest Vineyard Bucket List video, but it’s good to know that you can visit these important places too.

We recommend watching the movie (again) before you head out on your own tour (you can find Jaws on streaming services and often playing on a large screen on the Vineyard).

Though a memorable movie, there are so many emotions shared by the characters at these locations in the film, and you will feel more connected to the film and the locations if it’s fresh in your mind.

We hope you enjoy our Martha’s Vineyard Bucket List: Jaws Movie Location Tour. The  Martha’s Vineyard Bucket List  is our ongoing curated collection of the best Martha’s Vineyard vacation experiences and first-hand travel adventures. From exploring the island by tall ship, bike or biplane to touring its African American Heritage Trail and historic lighthouses to discovering the best beach walks, sunsets, and farm-to-table adventures, the  Martha’s Vineyard Bucket List is your ultimate insider guide .  Click here to see the entire library.

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🦈 Itinerary: Martha's Vineyard Jaws Tour

Five tour highlights to honor amity island.

As we approach the 50th Anniversary of Jaws (filmed in 1974), it’s a great time to honor some of the historic movie’s popular filming location here on Amity Island. A bonus for visitors - there is a current exhibit at Martha’s Vineyard Museum that is on display until March 2024 to honor the anniversary!

Here are five key stops you will want to make if you’re a true movie buff:

Itinerary: Jaws Tour Locations

A self-guided tour itinerary.

Stop 1: State Beach

American Legion Memorial Bridge, also known as Jaws Bridge and one of the most famous landmarks from the movie

Stop 2: Downtown Edgartown

The Police Department - where they typed up the shark attack report

Main Street in Edgartown - many scenes of them driving down this

Edgartown Town Hall - rebranded as Amity Town Hall

Chappy Ferry, which connects Edgartown to Chappaquiddick

Stop 3: South Beach - running on the beach scenes were shot here

Stop 4: Menemsha Fishing Village

Stop 5: Gay Head Lighthouse and Aquinnah 

Timing-Wise: The first three stops are totally do-able in a half-day trip to the island. To hit stop 4 and 5 as well you’ll need a car, or a full day on the island.

Guided Tours

These three tour companies offer private tours that will take you to many locations (more than above) and can be custom to your interests!

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Just When You Thought You Could Go Back In The Water: 10 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About Jaws

Jaws: were the shooting stars real, jaws: 10 ways it still holds up today.

• Amity Island in Jaws was inspired by real events, like the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916.
• Jaws was filmed in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, not the Long Island setting of the novel.
• Despite being a fictional island, Amity Island's location off the coast of Long Island is symbolic.

One of the most memorable aspects of Jaws is its picturesque setting of Amity Island, leading many fans of the movie to question if it is a real island and where Jaws was filmed. Steven Spielberg's shark thriller is one of the greatest movies ever made and centers around the quiet beach community of Amity Island which becomes terrorized when a great white shark begins feasting on the beachgoers. Nearly 45 years have passed since its release, and it still terrifies people enough to reconsider swimming in the ocean.

The setting for Jaws ' shark attacks, however, is a little murky. Setting Jaw in a smaller resort town was important to Spielberg because he wanted audiences to feel like this horrifying event could happen anywhere. Indeed, the peaceful and idyllic nature of Amity Island makes it all the more shocking when this fearsome beast destroys that peace. The iconic summer blockbuster took place in the fictional beach town of Amity , but where was Amity Island in Jaws really located ?

Steven Spielberg's Jaws is a classic Hollywood movie. From John Williams' score to mechanical shark troubles, here are 10 offscreen filming tidbits.

Where Is Amity Island?

The island in jaws is off the coast of long island.

Amity Island is located off the coast of Long Island, New York in Peter Benchley's novel of Jaws . The island is described as being a relatively small fishing community which becomes a popular beach vacation location in the summer months. The Amity Island mayor attempts to downplay or even cover up the initial shark attacks because he fears it will drive the tourists away and cost the island money.

Amity's Chief of Police, Martin Brody (Roy Schneider), was said to have come from New York City. Despite hating the water since he was a child, and not even venturing in when he is at the beach, he chose to relocate to the island to get away from the city life.

Steven Spielberg's 1975 movie Jaws features two shooting stars in quick succession, leading to debate over whether or not they are real.

Where Was Jaws Filmed?

Jaws was filmed in martha's vineyard.

The confusion about where Jaws takes place has stemmed from the fact that Jaws was filmed in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts . The crew behind Jaws considered filming in Long Island to match the novel, but they decided on Martha's Vineyard because of the demographic that vacationed there. They also noticed that the island was less crowded, which made it easier to shoot on location and in the water.

Jaws 2 was the only sequel to prominently take place on Amity Island

Jaws 2 was the only sequel to prominently take place on Amity Island and the town scenes in the movie were once again filmed in Martha's Vineyard, while the water sequences were filmed in the warmer climate of Navarre Beach in Florida . Jaws 3-D took place at the zoologist theme park SeaWorld Orlando and was able to film at the actual park in Orlando.

The fourth and final Jaws movie , Jaws: The Revenge , filmed its opening scenes of Amity Island at Martha's Vineyard once again, but the story finds the shark tracking Helen Brody to the Bahamas with the majority of the filming done at Nassau in the Bahamas.

Steven Spielberg got his big break with his 1975 horror masterpiece Jaws. Nearly 50 years later, the movie is still just as thrilling as it ever was.

Amity Island Isn't Real But Jaws Was Inspired By Real Events

Despite the location and story being fictional, there was a lot of truth in jaws.

The town of Amity may have been fictional, but some of the details come from real events. Quint (Robert Shaw), the experienced shark hunter, was based on Frank Mundus, a shark fisherman from Montauk, New York . Benchley used Mundus' experience catching a gigantic great white shark off of the New York coast as inspiration for writing Jaws in the '70s. The story itself was also loosely based on the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, a time when five people fell victim within two weeks in early July.

Similar to Jaws , the Jersey Shore beach town paid people to hunt down the shark responsible as it was affecting tourism. Of course, Quint's monologue in Jaws about his experiences on the USS Indianapolis was a true event from World War II. After delivering the atomic bomb that would be dropped on Japan, the battleship was attacked and sunk at sea. Most of the crew were left floating on lifeboats or with lifejackets on and eventually attracted sharks who killed an unknown number of the survivors in the water.

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The real-life locations where Jaws was filmed

You can still travel to the beach where Jaws made history...if you dare.

Pour out a drop of ocean water in memory of Bruce, the best mechanical movie shark ever. As unreliable as he was unwieldy (at 25 feet long), Bruce was allergic to salt, named after a lawyer, and unable to float on his own. In other words? Dude was a high-maintenance Hollywood fish. But because this is Hollywood, here's the twist — Bruce's flaws led to Jaws ' success. Shark or no shark, making a movie is an unpredictable process with a potential for chaos that no amount of planning can completely eliminate — something young Steven Spielberg learned on the spot. Because while his original vision for Bruce was more ferocious, less fake, more close-ups, and less off-screen, once the filmmaker realized how mechanical this fiberglass shark looked, he changed direction. Working with the problem, rather than against it, Spielberg rewrote the script to focus more on the anticipation of seeing Bruce rather than the actual sight of him. This emphasis gave Jaws its now-legendary level of nail-biting, Hitchcockian-style suspense, making it the scary classic we know and love today.

Another reason why Jaws is so unique? As they say in the real estate game: location, location, location. Because while most films used (and still use) massive water tanks as oceanic stand-ins (from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea to Titanic ), Spielberg insisted on an open water shoot, a.k.a. a director's nightmare. This quest for authenticity led the director to the East Coast in search of an Amity Island stand-in, and Martha's Vineyard fit the bill. This also meant Jaws would end up going way over budget — but it was worth it.

From a historic Massachusetts whaling village to a San Fernando Valley swimming pool, here are all of the real-life places where Jaws was filmed.

Amity Island (Martha's Vineyard, Mass.)

Amity Island, the small beach town terrorized by the world's most famous shark, first came to life in the pages of Peter Benchley's 1974 novel, Jaws , which the film is based on.

But good news, surfers — Amity Island doesn't really exist! Its stand-in, Martha's Vineyard (which is, yes, an island), was chosen for its East Coast locale, isolated feeling, and, perhaps most importantly, its wide, shallow beaches. We can't think of a more perfect location for hundreds of terrified, sand-covered beachgoers to run screaming from.

Chrissie's last stand (Edgartown South Beach, Mass. and Cow Beach, Mass.)

If we've learned anything over the years, it's that if you're named Chrissie, you need to watch your back. No, seriously. The blissful bonfire before the original Chrissie's (Susan Backlinie) untimely death was filmed at Edgartown South Beach, a gorgeously unspoiled stretch of public beach in Martha's Vineyard.

But if you really want to go swimming where she became Bruce's first course, seek out Cow Beach, also in Edgartown (the water was more shallow, which helped accommodate the not-so-buoyant Bruce). Maybe just don't go alone, at night, pretty please? And remember, just like Chrissie, the audience never saw him coming — until it was too late ! (Duh-Duh. Duh-Duh. Duhda-Duhda...)

Downtown Amity (Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Mass.)

As picture-perfect now as it was in 1974, Edgartown still looks like the whaling village it once was, charming visitors with white clapboard buildings, fresh sea air, and quaint old-fashioned streets. The first colonial settlement built on Martha's Vineyard made the perfect setting for the Amity police station (South Water Street and Davis Lane), the Amity Gazette (South Water Street), and the Amity hardware store (corner of South Water and Main streets).

Though none of those buildings ever housed cops, reporters, or caulk guns, from the outside they look nearly the same as they did on film. There's one exception to the rule: The Amity Town Hall was, and still is, the real Edgartown Town Hall, and it's right there on Main Street If you really want to nerd out, the interior filming location of the Amity hardware store is at 55 Main St., though it's a restaurant — not a place to pick up supplies for "no swimming" signs, as Chief Brody ( Roy Scheider ) once did.

"Jaws Bridge" (American Legion Memorial Bridge, Sengekontacket Pond, Mass.)

In a case of life imitating art, this bridge over Sengekontacket Pond (say it three times fast), between Edgartown and Oak Bluffs, is now semi-officially known as the "Jaws Bridge" ( check Google Maps if you don't believe us).

Though you're not "officially" allowed, leaping off of this bridge into the water remains a favorite pastime. Just try to refrain from yelling "SHARK!" as you do so (though area residents have, shall we say, heard this one before ).

Amity Harbor (Edgartown Harbor, Martha's Vineyard, Mass.)

This harbor — a quaint, watery cul-de-sac full of weathered gray-shingled buildings — is where Chief Brody first meets Matt Hooper ( Richard Dreyfuss , in a very cute watch cap). It's also one of the signature scenes, crammed with local extras, overlapping dialogue, yelling, people tossing red meat(!) and fireworks(!!) off moving boats, dogs, and controlled chaos.

It's the kind of loose, naturalistically funny-and-frenetic scene that Spielberg would continue to deploy in subsequent films, notably Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982).

Amity Ferry (Chappy Ferry, Edgartown, Mass.)

If you want to re-enact yet another scene where the Mayor refuses to listen to reason, 53 Dock St. is where you'll need to go.

This tiny ferry holds just a few cars and takes about that many minutes to get across the water, taking you from Edgartown to Chappaquiddick. Drive on up and cruise across: These ferries run multiple times a day — blazers optional.

Amity Island coast (Gay Head Lighthouse, Aquinnah, Mass.)

As the mayor of Amity Island, Mr. Vaughn (Murray Hamilton) favors anchor-festooned blazers, pipes...and tourism dollars. Perhaps the ultimate politician, Vaughn remains unconvinced that the shark is a threat, even with two of the '70s greatest emoters — Dreyfuss and Scheider as Hooper and Brody, respectively — bearing down on him in full scenery-chewing force .

The Gay Head Lighthouse, perched on the gorgeous, craggy clay cliffs of Aquinnah, Mass., on the western tip of Martha's Vineyard, provided the scenic background to this battle. The lighthouse is still open to the public all these years later, every Memorial Day to Labor Day.

The home of Quint's shop (Menemsha Village, Mass.)

Though Captain Quint's ( Robert Shaw ) jawbone-and-fishing-net festooned shop was built for the film and no longer exists, this working, straight-outta- Popeye fishing village remains quirky as ever.

As you gaze at the adorable little tumbledown buildings and shack-ettes and watch the seagulls circle, pour out a shot of apricot brandy for Quint who became Bruce's lunch, shoes first.

The Atlantic Ocean (Verna Field's Backyard Pool, Encino, Calif.)

Now this is the kind of trivia we live for, a scrappy tale of creative resourcefulness that literally made our jaws (heh) drop the first time we heard it. Here's the deal: Spielberg needed one more shot, namely, the severed-head-floating-from-a-shipwreck moment, a.k.a. the ultimate jump scare — but the film had already wrapped.

Enter Ms. Verna Field, film editor and owner of a modest backyard pool behind her house in...Encino? How do you make a pool in the Valley stand in for the Atlantic Ocean? Add a gallon of milk, of course! The whole "hey kids, let's put on a show!" vibe of this tale makes Verna's Pool our favorite location, fins down.

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The Ultimate ‘Jaws’ Location Guide Uses Google Earth to Take You on a Virtual Tour of Amity Island!

Created by David Bigelow, Jim Beller and John Campopiano, The Ultimate Jaws Location Guide is now live for your enjoyment, providing a virtual tour of the franchise’s filming locations.

The team notes in the press release, “Using Google Earth technology, our goal is for this map to be the most comprehensive and accurate Jaws location resource anywhere.”

This interactive 3D map marks the pre-production and production locations from Spielberg’s Jaws as well as other significant Jaws -related sites on Martha’s Vineyard.

The map also includes areas in Los Angeles where additional shots from Jaws were filmed, as well as Martha’s Vineyard locations used in the filming of Jaws 2 and Jaws: The Revenge .

Bigelow said in a statement, “ We’re excited to bring this resource to fans of Jaws. We wanted to share it with the world as we believe it’s unlike any other map developed for the 1974 production. The map will be available online in both desktop and mobile formats so that it can be enjoyed at home or as a mobile companion to visiting Martha’s Vineyard and touring the locations in person .”

There are currently 70+ points on the map, which take you directly to various filming locations from Jaws , Jaws 2 and Jaws: The Revenge , along with insights and (in many cases) never-before-seen production photographs of those locations. This is an INCREDIBLE resource for Jaws fans, loaded with information and bringing you inside Amity Island like never before.

Pay a virtual visit to Amity on desktop and mobile today!

The Ultimate Jaws Location Guide project is part of the ongoing research for the forthcoming docudrama series about the troubled Jaws production, Making the Monster .

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Jaws: Creating Amity Island

In the spring of 1974, Hollywood descended on the Island. Universal Studios had bought the film rights to the book Jaws and the film’s director, a young Steven Spielberg, was determined to shoot on location. Martha’s Vineyard had been cast in a critical role — Amity Island, a fictional beach community terrorized by a great white shark. As the cameras started to roll, Islanders shaped the production both behind-the-scenes and in front of the camera — they wrangled boats, built sets, and acted as extras and supporting cast members.

In this mini-exhibit, a teaser to our 50th-anniversary exhibition in 2025, explore a unique perspective on the film that ushered in the age of “summer blockbusters” and created nationwide interest in Martha’s Vineyard. The exhibit features behind-the-scenes photos, including those taken by Vineyard Gazette photographer Edith Blake, as well as collectibles, ranging from original Jaws merchandise and a poster from the Island premiere of the film to a detailed model of the Orca , the fishing boat on which the third act of the film takes place.

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Amity Island is a fictional island located off the coast of New England, and is the main setting of the Jaws franchise . The island is known for its clean air, beautiful beaches, and many of its local fishermen. The island is also infamous for its series of horrifying and fatal shark attacks.

Early Amity historical record [ ]

Bartholomew Gosnold, of Falmouth, England, in 1602 sailed for Virginia. Contrary winds drove him to the Azores; thence he sailed a little North of West, and struck out boldly across the Atlantic. He was the first Englishman to sail directly to the American coast, thereby saving nearly a thousand miles in distance and at least a week in sailing time. He landed on a cape, which he named Cape Cod from the abundance of codfish found there. Then, doubling the cape and sailing to the southward, he landed on a small island about six miles southeast of Gay Head. He called this small island Cutty Hunk.

The next day, he landed on the larger island. After exploring it and finding it so large, well wooded, and with such luxuriant grape vines, many beautiful lakes and springs of the purest water, he transferred the name and called it Martha's Vineyard, in honor of his mother, whose name was Martha.

The other island he named ‘No-Man's-Land’. When the Island of Martha's Vineyard became more inhabited, locals decided that the neighboring island of ‘No-Man's-Land’ should be renamed Amity in contrast to its more foreboding title. This would serve to highlight the ironic nature of the shark attacks that occurred during the Amity Incident which were later depicted in the film Jaws .

Present Day Amity [ ]

" With a year round average of 9,190 population, the quiet vacation-town of Amity Island has had quite a past - the “shark attacks” of ‘74 completely crippled all town business. Two years later Mayor Vaughn reopened the suffering Island in 1976 and since, Amity Island has been a huge vacation and sight seeing spot due to its world class Captain Jake’s Amity Boat Tours. Just ask yourself, is it really safe to go back into the once shark-infested waters?"- Historical Marker.

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As the weather outside gets colder, we’re sure you’ve already begun dreaming about visiting a place where the sun is always shining. With the help of AWM Destinations, your travels will be a breeze as you escape to a summer getaway in the seaside resort town of Amity Island . Known for its crystal-clear water, plentiful fishing spots, and crisp, clean air, Amity Island is the perfect destination for travelers of all ages.

UPDATE: This post has been updated with new incoming information regarding recent events which have occurred on the island.

Located just off the coast of New England and a stone’s throw from Martha’s Vineyard, Amity Island is gearing up to celebrate the oncoming summer season, which kicks off with the Annual 4 th of July Celebration. While the winters on Amity Island are cold and unwelcoming, it’s never too early to plan your summer travels. The rays of the summer sun bring excitement, warmth, and the influx of tourists from the mainland. The Islanders (that’s what locals call themselves) are excited to welcome you ashore!

UPDATE: Amity Island Police Chief Martin Brody is looking for any information relating to the death of a young woman found this morning on the South Beach. Her death is believed to be the result of a boating accident.

There’s so much to do during your visit, you won’t know where to start. Visitors and Islanders alike love taking a day on the white shore beaches of Amity. Swim amongst the gentle surf and cool breeze of Auril Bay as the local Boy Scout troop attempt a mile swim for their merit badges. The nature lovers out there can throw on some snorkel gear and discover unknown worlds of the local flora and fauna. Snorkeling equipment and floaties are available to rent for a small fee.

UPDATE: Reports are coming in of a shark attack taking place earlier today on Amity Town Beach. A young boy, Alex M. Kintner, is believed to have been killed in the attack. His mother is offering a $3,000 reward to capture and kill the shark.

For visitors looking for a truly unique experience, we recommend booking a memorable tour with Captain Jake’s Amity Boat Tours. Whether sailing on the Amity Sunset Cruise or the Surf ‘n’ Turf Fishing Expedition , the guides at Captain Jake’s are sure to make your experience at sea worthwhile. Visitors may also be interested in renting bikes from Keisel’s Bike Rental or shopping at Harry’s Hat Shop. Wherever you go and whatever you do, you’ll know you’re supporting the business of Islanders who rely on this summer season for their income. 

UPDATE: As of this evening, Captain Jake’s Amity Boat Tours have been completely booked up, with visitors from off-island attempting to catch the shark. While local fishermen had caught a large tiger shark, it was later discovered not to be the true culprit of the vicious attacks. The Great White shark remains at large, waiting to kill again.

Many guests to Amity Island have been visiting every summer for more than 30 years and now, by special arrangement with the Amity Island Board of Tourism, clients of AWM Destinations can get more exclusive discounts and access to private experiences than ever before. You’ll stay in only the finest of lodgings and visit the most delicious restaurants the island has to offer. Visitors booking with AWM Destinations will be some of the few to have passes to a private beach. Mayor Larry Vaughn and the entire population of Amity Island can’t wait for you to arrive. To learn more about Amity Island and to book your experience, click here .

UPDATE: Due to the multiple recent shark attacks, AWM Destinations is no longer offering Amity Island vacation packages and will be issuing refunds to travelers who booked with us. For your safety and the safety of those you love, stay away from the island and educate yourself on the true dangers of shark attacks . If you’ve already booked your tickets, don’t hesitate to get in touch with your AWM Destinations representative to see about exchanging them for a trip to one of our safer destinations, such as the brand new theme park from InGen Founder and CEO John Hammond, which is set to open later this year. Click here to learn more.

AWM Destinations is the world’s leading travel agency to faraway and fictional destinations. We provide custom travel services involving air, rail, twister transport, car rentals, magic portals, hotel reservations, tours, and sightseeing. Our mission is to connect travelers from around the world with a diverse range of destinations and experiences. From theme parks to tropical islands to fantasy kingdoms, AWM Destinations is your one-stop shop for inside access to the most exciting and exclusive destinations in the world, and beyond.

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I love that movie and watched it since it first was released into the drive in ! I went to see it when I went to see my sister Louise Hunn and her last name is different when she divorced her husband after the way she found out her husband was cheating on her. Leslie Candeleria was a 15 year old friend I had befriended at the time we went to see Jaws the Revenge in the summer of 1987 when I went to visit my sister Loise Hunn in New Mexico. I am a total fan of Jaws ! I love all actors in that film!

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