Newbury Beach, Massachusetts, United States

4.5 (48 reviews) Spent Ranking #2 in Newbury Beaches

It's good I didn't know about this place when I was in college

Turn Right on Sunset, pay the $5 to enter the Wildlife Refuge Park, and park in lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 if you want beach access -- note, after c. lot 3, you'll be driving on gravel. Very limited parking -- rangers close the gate when lots are full. Limited parking keeps the beach feeling like you're almost the only ones there. Water is crystal clear. Hunt for shark eggs among the kelp. The refuge visitor center which is located on the Right en route to the island is a very nice, modern, informative place worth visiting before driving to the island -- and good place for restroom break.

Address

, Newbury, Massachusetts, United States, Postal Code: 01951.

Current local date and time now

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 3:27

User Ratings

4.5 based on (48 reviews)

Excellent
57%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%

Reviews

  • 5David S 5:00 PM Sep 16, 2014
    Beautiful
    We parked on the very north side of the island. The facilities were closed but they were not charging for parking because it was the week after Labor Day. When leaving the parking lot, you have three choices. First, we went to the left to a beach that bordered the Merrimack River. The beach was nice enough but the sand was little brownish color from the river silt. Boat traffic was really loud leaving Newbury Port. Heading south along the beach we came across an open section of beach-much better than the first. The beach was “framed” by the opening for boats heading out to the Atlantic from the Merrimack. Still, lots of boat noise but not as loud as the first part of the beach. Heading south again, you come across one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been -and I’ve been to many! Beautiful white sands as far as you can see. Our only regret is that we didn’t go to this part of the beach first. Although it’s a bit of a hike from the parking lot, we should have started here. Live and learn.
  • 4MyPetRabbit 5:00 PM Apr 13, 2012
    Beautiful area, but beware
    I love Plum Island, but if you're not familiar with the area it's vital to get information about areas to avoid due to riptides. These include the area where the Merrimack River flows into the ocean and a number of other places. People drown here nearly every year. There are no lifeguards, and the current is so strong in places that people wading in shallow water have been swept out to sea. I'm not trying to discourage people from going here, but you need to be get advice from the locals and be careful. Don't become a statistic.

See also