Known locally as Steps Beach for the stone steps that lead down to a small rocky and sandy shore on Juniper Cove.
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.
Managed by
Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services
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Access points along this beach
Stone steps down to the beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Steps Beach in Salem open today?
Steps 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.
Can you swim at Steps Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Steps 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 Steps 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.