Riverhead Beach
42.492117, -70.855432
http://www.salemsound.org/KayakGuide/KayakMHDriverhead.html
Ocean Avenue
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-0000
Essex County
Riverhead Beach
Riverhead Beach is located on Atlantic Avenue in Marblehead, Massachusetts. The beach is primarily for those looking to paddle board, kayak, or launch a boat. The beach is limited and signs are posted stating that the water may not be safe for swimming. During summer months paddle boards and kayaks are rented, and users can explore the trail-system in the area. In the off-season, the beach is a great place for the locals to let their dogs run about and explore. After a day of water sport activity, you can go across the street to Devereux Beach for food and relaxation.
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Hours Of OperationGates are open 7:30am to 11pm. |
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ParkingRiverhead Beach has a medium-sized parking lot and shares parking with Devereux Beach; both require a resident permit and those without will get charged a visitor’s fee. http://marblehead.org/index.aspx?nid=485. Visitor’s fees are collected from 8am – 4pm. Monday – Thursday: $10 per car, Friday – Sunday: $15 per car. |
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Life Guard ScheduleN/A |
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CampfiresNot allowed |
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FoodRiverhead Beach is a carry in/carry out beach that also has “Lime Rickeys” across the street at Devereux Beach. |
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LodgingMotels/hotels and rentals are within 5 minutes driving. |
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PetsDogs are not allowed on the beach during peak season; during the off-season this is a popular site for dogs. |
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Picnic AreaPicnic tables are available under the pavilion at Devereux Beach and can be reserved and rented. http://www.marblehead.org/index.aspx?nid=325. |
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PlaygroundA large playground is located across the street at Devereux Beach. |
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Public TransportationPlease see the link below for times and other modes of public transportation. |
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Restrooms / ShowersRestrooms and shower are available across the street at Devereux Beach. |
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Surfing/Kayaking/Paddle BoardingRiverhead Beach is popular for paddle boarding and kayaking; hourly rentals are available during summer months. |
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Tide Information |
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Walking TrailsThere are water trails for paddle boarding and kayaking. |
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Water QualityWater quality is monitored from Memorial Day to Labor Day. For more information please call (617) 626-1250. The accepted standard is 104 CFU/100mL in a single day or an average of 35 CFU/100mL over five days. The link below is the test results from 2003 to the current year. Riverhead Beach Water Quality |
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Water Temperaturehttp://ma.usharbors.com/harbor-guide/marblehead/weather |
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