Devereux Beach | Marblehead, MA

When:
Wednesday, Jul 02, 2025 6:00a -
Friday, Jul 31, 2026 8:00p

Where:
Devereux Beach
99 Ocean Avenue
Marblehead, MA

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Admission:
FREE

Categories:
Nature

Event website:
https://www.marbleheadma.gov/recreation-parks-department/parks-department/pages/devereux-beach-information

Marblehead's premier beach, Devereux Beach's 5.48 acres of waterfront offers a refreshing swim in the Atlantic Ocean, pavilions, benches, picnic tables, restroom facilities, a restaurant and parking. It was once the site of the home of John Devereux (1615-1695), for whom the beach is named. While visiting the home in 1846, famed poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote his well-known poem "The Fire of Driftwood" about spending an evening in this old farmhouse. The home is no longer standing. Devereux Beach is located off Ocean Avenue at the beginning of the Causeway to Marblehead Neck.


Get there via the MBTA Commuter Rail:


2025 Parking Rates Apply

In Season: Memorial Day — Labor Day

7:00 am - 5:00 pm, weather dependent


Resident Parking: 

Residents with a current Resident Facility Sticker will be able to park in the Resident Lot. The parking lot gates lock at 10:00 pm.


Residents Without a Resident Facility Sticker: 

Parking will be available in the main Devereux Lot and the Riverhead Lot. Proof of residency required: valid license, car registration, or current utility bill required. Fees are paid via credit card and are non-refundable.

Non-Residents: 

Parking will be available in the main Devereux Lot and the Riverhead Lot. Fees are paid via credit card and are non-refundable.

Kayak Rentals

Kayak rentals are drop-in, please see the gate attendant if you are interested. We accept cash or credit, with an additional 4% processing fee for credit cards.

Public Restrooms: Open (in-season and weather dependent), typically from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.  


Accessibility: Handicapped parking is available. An access mat is installed at the beach to accommodate walkers, wheelchairs, and strollers. Additionally, a beach wheelchair is available for use from the parking attendant's station.


Lifeguards: There are NO Lifeguards at Devereux Beach. Swim at your own risk. View the Marblehead Tide Charts.


Group or Camp Visits: All groups affiliated with a camp, school, organization, or other paid program MUST obtain a permit from Marblehead Recreation & Parks for the safety of all participants. Permits for camp, school, organization or paid program groups to visit and access Devereux Beach can be requested here via the Special Request Permit Form. No buses will be allowed on the premises without a permit. 


Beach Closures and Water Quality: The beach and parking area may be closed at any time for public safety reasons. For information regarding closures or swim water quality, please check the Board of Health website or call (781) 631-0212 for details.


Trash: Please place all trash in the barrels provided. Barrels are emptied throughout the day when staff is on duty. Please help keep your beach clean by properly disposing of trash!


Picnic Pavilion Rentals: Click here for rental information.*The Garfield Pavilion is currently unavailable to rent.


Concession Stand: The concession stand, "Neck Run Cafe", is a privately leased business. For more information, please contact them at (781) 990-1498.


Per the Town By-Laws: No pets, bonfires, glass, or alcohol allowed.

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