The Town Wharf is Nahant's working waterfront: a pier with a small-boat launching ramp, a cobble beach, and a grassy park, home to the Harbormaster's office and the century-old Nahant Dory Club. It's the closest thing Nahant has to a public boat launch, though it has no dedicated trailer parking.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free for residents with sticker · unconfirmed
Launch type
Hard-surface small-boat launching ramp on the north side of the wharf's shore end, in Nahant Harbor; about 6 feet of water alongside the float landing
Boat Launch
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Nahant Harbormaster (Robert Tibbo)
(781) 581-1212 · WebsiteCommon questions
What kind of launch is Nahant Town Wharf (Crystal Beach)?
Hard-surface small-boat launching ramp on the north side of the wharf's shore end, in Nahant Harbor; about 6 feet of water alongside the float landing
Where do I park at Nahant Town Wharf (Crystal Beach)?
Resident sticker (Free for residents with sticker).
Is there an entry fee at Nahant Town Wharf (Crystal Beach)?
No, entry is free.