Devereux Beach

Overview Devereux Beach is a 3/4 mile long public cobble/sandy beach that lies along a tombolo connecting Marblehead Neck to the mainland. The tombolo is formed by ocean waves which are split by the leading edge of Marblehead Neck and meet on the trailing edge, dropping cobbles and gravel to form the causeway. Lifeguards are…… Continue reading Devereux Beach

Preston Beach and Beach Bluff Park

Overview This is a small sandy beach on the Marblehead/Swampscott town line. Highlights include Flirtation (Pig) rock which is often the destination of geology field trips. Flirtation rock includes large volcanic dikes and xenoliths. Numerous tide pools can be found in the depressions of the rock which harbor hermit crabs, periwinkles and a variety of…… Continue reading Preston Beach and Beach Bluff Park