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Steps Beach

OpenOcean beach · Salem, MAUpdated Sep 13, 2026

Today's conditions at Steps Beach

Right now

Safe to swim

water test · MA DPH · latest posting

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

Allowed water tested by the state

Water

Ocean (salt)

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 978-744-0924 · Website

Getting in

Access points along this beach

Stone steps down to the beach

Tides & weather

Common questions

Is Steps Beach in Salem 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.

Can you swim at Steps Beach?

Yes. Steps 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 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.

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BetaSome details on this page are still being confirmed (hours, accessibility, swim status source). Details 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.