Devereux Beach
Located about four miles from Salem, the quiet and less witchy town of Marblehead is among America's oldest settlements. Devereux Beach may be a bit out of the way, but this top Marblehead beach is considered one of the best beaches within easy reach of Boston. A 45-minute jaunt northeast will reward visitors with a scenic coastal journey, as well as an enjoyable sandy beach to lounge upon during a warm, sunny day.
Summer is the best time to visit Devereux Beach for numerous reasons: the temperature is much better, of course, but this is also the point at which lifeguards go on duty. You'll find them watching the surf between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm.
On-site, you'll find a concession stand and picnic pavilion. The restrooms are open from early morning (about 7 am) to late afternoon (about 4 pm) during the summer season, as long as the weather cooperates. An access mat makes it easy for those in wheelchairs or pushing strollers to get right on the sand.
- Getting there: Take the Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail from North Station to Lynn, then take bus 441/442/448/449.
- Google rating: 4.5/5.0
- Address: 155 Ocean Ave Marblehead, MA 01945
