Devereaux Beach, Marblehead

Descriptions
This area is located at the causeway to Marblehead Neck (aka Ocean Avenue). Terrain here consists of sandy beachfront on the left with rocks (and the causeway) bordering the edge and cobblestones on the right side. Facilities include restrooms, concessions and a picnic area. Parking is available in a medium-sized municipal lot and requires a daily fee during the summer. Lifeguards are also on duty here in-season.

Directions
Take Rt I-95 to Rt 128 to exit 25 (Rt 114). Follow Rt 114 east through Peabody and Salem into Marblehead. In Marblehead, continue through three stoplights. At the next light (look for the fire station), turn right on Ocean Ave. Go straight through the next stoplight and continue on to Devereaux Beach.

Activities
swimming
walking

Parking
medium-sized municipal lot
seasonal daily fee

State: Massachusetts
Town: Marblehead

Facilities
restrooms
concessions
picnic area

Safety
lifeguards

Access

Lynch Park , Beverly

Description
Lynch Memorial Park in Beverly was originally known as Woodbury's Point. This scenic 16-acre oceanfront recreation area has two beaches and a formal rose garden for weddings and photo ops. During the summer, visitors can also enjoy a regular Sunday night concert series, along with other scheduled special events and entertainment. Facilities here include public restrooms, concessions, a picnic area and boat launch. Ample parking is available via residential sticker or park permission in-season.

Directions
From 128N take exit 18. Turn right on Rte. 22S. Look for a small shopping area on the left. Drive over the railroad tracks and turn at your third left, Corning St. Go straight thru two stop signs. At the third stop sign, turn right on Neptune St. At the top of the hill there is a stone wall. The second entrance leads to Lynch Park's main parking lot.

Activities
walking
boating

Parking
municipal lot
residential sticker required

State: Massachusetts
Town: Beverly

Facilities
restrooms
concessions
picnic area
boat launch

Safety
no lifeguards