A small rocky and sandy beach on Ocean Avenue right next to the Fred J. Dion Yacht Yard, with steady boat traffic in the water just offshore.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Dogs
Salem requires dogs off the owner's property to be leashed and under control; a dog at large on a public beach, park, or mall draws a $50 fine. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Managed by
Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services
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Parking
Paid lot
None
Details unconfirmed
None
no lot; street parking only, and it's tight
Access points along this beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Ocean Avenue Beach in Salem open today?
Ocean Avenue 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.
Check the day's status first. This beach was closed for bacteria on July 15, 2026, and it closes periodically after storms or heat waves like many small Salem coves.
Is there parking at Ocean Avenue Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot. None
What rules should I know at Ocean Avenue Beach?
Closed for swimming July 15, 2026 due to bacterial exceedance; closures like this recur after heavy rain or heat.
Are dogs allowed at Ocean Avenue Beach?
Salem requires dogs off the owner's property to be leashed and under control; a dog at large on a public beach, park, or mall draws a $50 fine. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.