A small pebble beach at the end of Green Street on Salem Harbor, reached by a public right-of-way rather than a park entrance. It sees mostly neighborhood use and has none of the amenities of the town's bigger beaches.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Season
Open year-round; no gate
Dogs
Dogs are banned from beaches, playgrounds, and most parks from May 1 through October 1, with leashed exceptions at select parks. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Allowed now · ban starts May 1Managed by
Town of Marblehead (public right-of-way)
781-631-3350 · WebsiteGetting in
Access points along this beach
Green Street right-of-way
What's here
Not here
No drinking water
no facilities documented at this right-of-way
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Danger Beach in Marblehead open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-11-06). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Can you swim at Danger Beach?
Danger Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Danger Beach?
Dogs are banned from beaches, playgrounds, and most parks from May 1 through October 1, with leashed exceptions at select parks. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is there an entry fee at Danger Beach?
No, entry is free.