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Devereux Beach

OpenOcean beach · Marblehead, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026
Devereux, Marblehead, Massachusetts
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Today's conditions at Devereux Beach

Right now
Safe to swim
water test · MA DPH · latest posting

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
Allowed water tested by the state
Water
Ocean (salt)
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
Entry fee
Free
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 · Website

Getting in

Access points along this beach
Main lot entrance, Ocean Avenue
Beach access mat

What's here

Facilities

Restrooms
bathhouse
Changing rooms
seasonal
Showers
rinse showers at the bathhouse · seasonal
Neck Run Cafe
privately leased concession stand
Shelter
pavilion rentals available · True

Tides & weather

Common questions

Is Devereux Beach in Marblehead open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
What does parking cost?
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?
Yes. Devereux Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Devereux Beach?
No dogs allowed per town by-law

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BetaDetails are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Swim status from MA DPH; see all MA beaches closed for swimming today. Updated 2026-09-13.