Marblehead, Massachusetts
About Marblehead
Marblehead is located on the North Shore of the Massachusetts Bay, 16 miles north of Boston. The town consists of a rocky peninsula that extends into the bay and an additional neck to the east connected by a causeway. This ring of land creates Marblehead’s deep and sheltered harbor.
Marblehead is known for its quaint narrow streets and colonial style homes.
Its beautiful beaches and boat filled harbor is bustling during the summer months. The world’s oldest junior yacht club, Pleon Yacht Club, is located here. And to this day is still run by juniors.
The area plays host to many local, regional and national regattas and also hosts many keelboat team races.
Getting There
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is the closest airport.
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Local Tips
Devereux Beach
Stop by Marblehead’s most popular beach, Devereux Beach. A beautiful spot to spend an afternoon or have an evening picnic.
Watch out
During the summer, the harbor is filled with boats. Watch out not only for moored boats but also the many launches that drive in between all the boats.
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SAILING CLUBS
Marinas/Boat Ramps
Marine Stores
Sails/Rigging
Boat Services
Fuel
Boat Storage
LAUNDRY SERVICES
Hardware StoreS
Grocery stores
RESTAURANTS
Breakfast
Located on the Avenue, Maria’s Java Sun is a local favorite for coffee and a quick breakfast or lunch. Known for their exceptional and massive blueberry muffins and a unique coffee special of the day every day, Maria’s Java Sun offers a variety of brewed coffees, espressos, and specialty drinks. Their food options range from breakfast sandwiches, to avocado toasts, croissants, and various types of wraps and paninis.
Address: 35 Atlantic Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945
Phone: (781)990-5047
Prices: $
Lunch
Family owned and operated, Mino’s Roast Beef offers a huge selection of food in a casual, order-at-the counter environment. Known for their supreme roast beef sandwiches and huge selections of subs, pizzas, and salads, Mino’s can get quite a long line at lunch time- so if you are in a rush, feel free to call your order in ahead of time and it will be ready for you to pick up.
Address: 27 Atlantic Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945
Phone: (781)631-7228
Prices: $
This premium New York style deli brings an authentic NYC deli experience to Marblehead. Since 1997 the Manhattan Sandwich Company has served fresh NYC deli-style sandwiches, soups, and salads to the area. People LOVE the sandwiches here, they have a daily board with specials, but they are always happy to build you one just the way you like. Most customers take their food to go, as there are only a handful of tables for dining in.
Address: 1 Bessom St, Marblehead, MA 01945
Phone: (781)631-0605
Prices: $
Dinner
Fresca means fresh in Italian, which goes well with this cute and casual cafe’s concept of fresh made food, every day, from scratch. Their wood fire Neapolitan brick oven gives their pizzas an extra special touch and is a highlight of the traditional Italian menu, as well as their generously portioned homemade pasta and panini dishes. Known as a great spot for lunch, if you do not want to sit in the comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, they offer takeout and delivery as well. A local favorite is their dessert pizza- if you have never tried one- this is the place to do it!
Address: 50 Atlantic Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945
Phone: (781)990-1968
Prices: $$
Called “New England’s Best Kept Seaside Secret” by Vogue.com, 5 Corners Kitchen, a staple of the North Shore community since 2010, is a sophisticated modern French bistro, with an upbeat and lively atmosphere. Enjoy French classics such as escargot, mussels frites, and creative charcuterie boards- or, if you’re hankering for more American fare, try a perfectly seasoned burger or the ½ chicken entree. To soothe your sweet tooth try their Sticky Toffee Pudding- a perfect end to the perfect meal! 5 Corners is also known for excellent craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, and a full bar. They recently reopened their small sidewalk cafe with outdoor seating of only 6 tables- so when reserving online or by phone, make sure and request “outside” if outdoors is your dining preference.
**Reservations highly recommended
Address: 2 School St, Marblehead, MA 01945
Phone: (781)631-5550
Prices: $$$
This family owned seafood and burger restaurant is a casual stop for a lovely and fresh casual lunch or dinner. Your order is taken by the friendly staff at the counter, and they offer cute indoor table seating or picnic tables out front for outdoor dining. A&D features daily specials, as well as fried and baked seafood plates, seafood and lobster rolls, burgers, chowder, salads, sandwiches, hot dogs, and sodas-straight from an old-timey soda machine!
Address: 195 Pleasant St, Marblehead, MA 01945
Phone: (781)476-2329
Prices: $$
Located right off the main drag in Marblehead, Casa Corona is a fun and festive Mexican restaurant that offers traditional Mexican favorites such as tacos al pastor, grilled chicken burritos, fajitas, chips and salsa, and of course… Giant Margaritas. Casa Corona offers vegetarian options, and daily food and drink specials as well. This large and funky restaurant is sure to be a fun night out filled with great music and a celebratory atmosphere.
Address: 33 Smith St, Marblehead, MA 01945
Phone: (781)990-0146
Prices: $$
SIGHTS
The largest beach in Marblehead, Devereux offers 5.48 acres of beach, as well as amenities such as pavilions, benches, picnic tables, a restaurant, parking area, and restroom facilities. It is located on Ocean Avenue, and lies along a sandbar that connects Marblehead Neck to the mainland. This is Marblehead’s main public beach, and it has lifeguards on duty from the end of June, thru Labor Day weekend.
Fort Beach, located at the entrance to Fort Sewall, offers a broad view of the end of Marblehead Neck and Chandler Hovey Park. Here, the local fishermen still moor their dinghies from out-haul lines fastened to the rocks. Make sure and look opposite the beach, where fishermen constructed picturesque wooden shacks for storing their gear, and decorated them with nets, buoys, and other marine paraphernalia. Lovis Cove is located several yards from Fort Beach, opposite Selman Street. Also known as “Screeching Woman’s Beach,” local folklore says that a 17th century pirate crew landed on the beach and murdered a woman passenger from a captured ship. She was buried in a nearby swamp, and “for 150 years, on the anniversary of her outrageous death, at the dead of night, her cries for help could be distantly heard.”
This large wooden mansion built in the Georgian style was constructed for Jeremiah Lee, the wealthiest merchant in Colonial Massachusetts, in 1768. Deemed a national historic landmark in 1960, the mansion is fully furnished, features elegant wood carvings, and is the only home to survive with its original 18th-century hand-painted English wallpapers in place. Preserved in a nearly original state, the house stands as a tribute to both Colonial America’s strong ties to England, as well as its independent commercial success.