Food Scene
The Avocado Fries and the Fried Avocado Tacos are amazing!
Did I mention the Avocado Fries?
Howling Wolf Taqueria Express
87 Pleasant StThe Avocado Fries and the Fried Avocado Tacos are amazing!
Did I mention the Avocado Fries?
The only restaurant in town that rivals anything you'd find in Boston/Cambridge. Plus $1 oysters specials are available during the week.
47 locals recommend
5 Corners Kitchen
2 School StThe only restaurant in town that rivals anything you'd find in Boston/Cambridge. Plus $1 oysters specials are available during the week.
Barnacle Restaurant Inc
141 Front StLocation, location, location.
Fantastic and fresh Vietnamese food. I find myself ordering the Claypot Salmon almost every time I go.
14 locals recommend
Soall Bistro
10 Bessom StFantastic and fresh Vietnamese food. I find myself ordering the Claypot Salmon almost every time I go.
The Muffin Shop
126 Washington StThe peach muffins - get there early to beat the regulars!
THE iconic Marblehead bar/restaurant. You can eat downstairs in the bar area or upstairs in the restaurant.
35 locals recommend
Maddie's Sail Loft
15 State StTHE iconic Marblehead bar/restaurant. You can eat downstairs in the bar area or upstairs in the restaurant.
Gourmet food to take out or eat in, wine shop with knowlegeable staff, plus a selection of unique gifts - Shubie's has it all and delivers it with a smile. #obsessed
32 locals recommend
Shubie's Marketplace
16 Atlantic AveGourmet food to take out or eat in, wine shop with knowlegeable staff, plus a selection of unique gifts - Shubie's has it all and delivers it with a smile. #obsessed
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy bar with an interesting mix of locals and tourists. The restaurant area has amazing views.
43 locals recommend
The Landing Restaurant
81 Front StreetCozy bar with an interesting mix of locals and tourists. The restaurant area has amazing views.
Sightseeing
Stunning views? Check. 17th century headstones? Check. Burial Hill and adjacent Redd's Pond are a fascinating place to spend some time. And the views of the harbor are outstanding.
Burial Hill
Stunning views? Check. 17th century headstones? Check. Burial Hill and adjacent Redd's Pond are a fascinating place to spend some time. And the views of the harbor are outstanding.
Parks & Nature
This park is the reason I moved from Boston to Marblehead. The views make you realize how lucky you are to live by the sea.
27 locals recommend
Crocker Park
This park is the reason I moved from Boston to Marblehead. The views make you realize how lucky you are to live by the sea.
You can walk to this island at low tide from Gas House Beach. I love doing this - even in the winter! The views are amazing.
Gerry Island
You can walk to this island at low tide from Gas House Beach. I love doing this - even in the winter! The views are amazing.
Oh the views! This is a historic coastal fortification located a short walk from the "Old Town" district, and overlooks the entrance to Marblehead Harbor. Established in 1644, it is one of the oldest English coastal fortifications in the United States. It was rebuilt with a blockhouse in 1775 during the American Revolution.
36 locals recommend
Fort Sewall
8 Fort Sewall LnOh the views! This is a historic coastal fortification located a short walk from the "Old Town" district, and overlooks the entrance to Marblehead Harbor. Established in 1644, it is one of the oldest English coastal fortifications in the United States. It was rebuilt with a blockhouse in 1775 during the American Revolution.
A picturesque spot with an interesting past....Redd's Pond is named after Marblehead resident Wilmont Redd, better known as "Mammy" Redd. "Mammy" Redd was arrested during the time of the Salem Witch Trials, accused of "detestable acts called Witchcraft and Sorceries wickedly, mallitiously and felloniously used, practiced & exercised at the Towne of Salem." She was convicted and sentenced to "hang by the neck until she is dead." Her execution took place on September 22, 1692.
9 locals recommend
Redd's Pond
A picturesque spot with an interesting past....Redd's Pond is named after Marblehead resident Wilmont Redd, better known as "Mammy" Redd. "Mammy" Redd was arrested during the time of the Salem Witch Trials, accused of "detestable acts called Witchcraft and Sorceries wickedly, mallitiously and felloniously used, practiced & exercised at the Towne of Salem." She was convicted and sentenced to "hang by the neck until she is dead." Her execution took place on September 22, 1692.
Our lighthouse is "distinctive" but the park it's in has amazing views back onto town and out into open water looking north up the coast. There is no better place to sit on the grass and watch boats go by.
7 locals recommend
Lighthouse Point
Our lighthouse is "distinctive" but the park it's in has amazing views back onto town and out into open water looking north up the coast. There is no better place to sit on the grass and watch boats go by.
The entrance is right next to one of the most spectacular oceanfront mansions on the Neck. Climb out onto the rocks for a bit of adventure and great views.
17 locals recommend
Castle Rock
Castle Rock LaneThe entrance is right next to one of the most spectacular oceanfront mansions on the Neck. Climb out onto the rocks for a bit of adventure and great views.
This is our main beach, with a restaurant, volleyball, playground and more. There's a fee for parking.
33 locals recommend
Devereux Beach
This is our main beach, with a restaurant, volleyball, playground and more. There's a fee for parking.
Very small rocky and extremely picturesque beach with views of some of the magnificent homes on private Peach's Point.
Dolliber Cove
Very small rocky and extremely picturesque beach with views of some of the magnificent homes on private Peach's Point.
Shopping
Outpost of a Boston-based local chain offering on-trend clothes, jewelry and shoes at reasonable prices. My favorite place for fun costume jewelry.
Bobbles & Lace
139 Washington StOutpost of a Boston-based local chain offering on-trend clothes, jewelry and shoes at reasonable prices. My favorite place for fun costume jewelry.
My favorite place for quirky coastal decor and refinished furniture. Love love love!
Molly Booth Interiors
89 Front StMy favorite place for quirky coastal decor and refinished furniture. Love love love!
Entertainment & Activities
Our little local theatre with 2 screens, only a 5 minutes walk from my suite.
15 locals recommend
Warwick Place
123 Pleasant StOur little local theatre with 2 screens, only a 5 minutes walk from my suite.
Located on my favorite beach, Gas House Beach. Rent a kayak or SUP here for easy access to the islands and harbor. There's no better way to see Marblehead than from the ocean! Super friendly and helpful staff :-)
Little Harbor Boathouse Kayak • Standup Paddle • Fish
40 Doaks LnLocated on my favorite beach, Gas House Beach. Rent a kayak or SUP here for easy access to the islands and harbor. There's no better way to see Marblehead than from the ocean! Super friendly and helpful staff :-)
Essentials
Our full-service grocery store right in the heart of Old Town Marblehead.
73 locals recommend
Crosby's Marketplace
62 Central StOur full-service grocery store right in the heart of Old Town Marblehead.
Yes, fresh seafood is an essential :-) Has the freshest seafood, sourced directly from local fisherman when possible. You can get a lobster steamed - just call ahead (steamed lobster pickup times are offered at noon, 3pm & 5pm).
10 locals recommend
Little Harbor Lobster Company
3 Beacon StYes, fresh seafood is an essential :-) Has the freshest seafood, sourced directly from local fisherman when possible. You can get a lobster steamed - just call ahead (steamed lobster pickup times are offered at noon, 3pm & 5pm).