Plum Island is an ocean beach in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $10 weekday / $12 weekend-holiday (Newburyport resident sticker); $20 weekday / $25 weekend-holiday (non-resident)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$10 weekday / $12 weekend-holiday (Newburyport resident sticker); $20 weekday / $25 weekend-holiday (non-resident)StickerNewburyport resident parking sticker (free; issued at Harbor Master Office, 27 Rear Water St) for the discounted rate
Refers to the city-run Plum Island Point Beach & Parking Lot (~121 spaces, end of Northern Blvd). Pay on arrival via the Passport Parking app, first-come-first-served, not a prepaid reservation. Separate from Newbury's resident-permit…
Common questions
Is Plum Island in Newburyport open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Plum Island, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($10 weekday / $12 weekend-holiday (Newburyport resident sticker); $20 weekday / $25 weekend-holiday (non-resident)). Refers to the city-run Plum Island Point Beach & Parking Lot (~121 spaces, end of Northern Blvd). Pay on arrival via the Passport Parking app, first-come-first-served, not a prepaid reservation. Separate from Newbury's resident-permit…
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