Collins Cove Beach
Salem, MA
Collins Cove Beach is the centerpiece of the Collins Cove neighborhood in Salem, a good place to picnic, swim at high tide, or just relax. It sits in a small residential area with restrooms and picnic areas. Metered street spaces are the only parking.
A friendly neighborhood cove that is easy for a picnic, but the tide flats and limited parking keep it a local's pick.
How we score beachesSwim within two hours of high tide, because at low tide the cove turns to mud flat. Metered spaces are the only parking, so bring change or a card.
Parking is limited to metered street spaces in the neighborhood.
The beach is a short walk from the street, with restrooms and picnic areas on site.
Summer high tides give the best swimming. Low tide exposes a mud flat that is hard to walk across.
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