The town's biggest beach, a wide crescent of sand at the start of the causeway to Marblehead Neck. It draws the heaviest crowds of any Marblehead beach in summer, with a bathhouse, a snack stand and the only real parking lot on this stretch of coast.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Lot open 7am-5pm in season, gates lock 10pm
Season
Open year-round; parking lot operates Memorial Day-Labor Day, 7am-5pm, gates lock at 10pm
Accessibility
Accessible parking, an access mat to the sand, and a beach wheelchair available from the attendant's booth; the town won a $92,000 state grant in 2025 to add further accessibility improvements
Lifeguard
No lifeguard; swim at your own risk
Dogs
No dogs allowed per town by-law
Kayak
Allowed seasonal rentals on site
Managed by
Marblehead Recreation & Parks Department
781-631-3350 · WebsiteGetting in
Access points along this beach
Main lot entrance, Ocean Avenue
What's here
Facilities
Showers
rinse showers at the bathhouse · seasonal
Neck Run Cafe
privately leased concession stand
Shelter
pavilion rentals available · True
Worth knowing
- A Resident Facility Sticker costs $100 for a primary permit and $40 for each additional household permit, and covers both the transfer station and Devereux parking.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Devereux Beach in Marblehead open today?
Devereux Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Residents with a current Resident Facility Sticker park free; residents without a sticker but with proof of residency pay $16 to $22, and non-residents pay $27 to $33 depending on the day.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
There is accessible parking, a mat across the sand, and a loaner beach wheelchair at the attendant's booth, with more upgrades funded by a 2025 state accessibility grant.
Are there restrooms at Devereux Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What rules should I know at Devereux Beach?
No lifeguard on duty; swim at your own risk. No dogs, no bonfires, no glass, no alcohol.
Can you swim at Devereux Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Devereux Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Devereux Beach?
No dogs allowed per town by-law