Waikiki Beach is an ocean beach in Salem, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot parking sticker required in season
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
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
978-745-9430 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Costparking sticker required in season
Winter Island Road lot
Details unconfirmed
Winter Island Road lot
Costparking sticker required in season
Access points along this beach
Fort Pickering Lighthouse
historic light at the point
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Waikiki 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.
Yes, during the summer swimming season, unlike most of Salem's other small beaches.
Is there parking at Waikiki Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot (parking sticker required in season). Winter Island Road lot
Can you swim at Waikiki Beach?
Yes. Waikiki 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 Waikiki 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.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Waikiki Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. parking sticker required in season.