Safe Harbor Hawthorne Cove

Dock
Offered

Mooring
Offered

Day Trip
Not Offered

10 White St
Salem, MA 01970

Check-in after 01:00 PM
Check-out before 11:00 AM

+1 978-740-9890

VHF 08

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291 Reviews

by Adam K. - Verified user on Aug 07, 2026

Not really a complaint but if you choose a mooring, you could be quite a distance from the marina. We had our own dinghy with an outboard and only went in to the marina to see the facilities. We went in to the Picketing Wharf area which is a must see. There is a lot to see in Salem. Nice staff. Adam Kaufman on Bodacious

by Eric H. - Verified user on Jul 27, 2026

Very nice facility and staff! A short pleasant walk to town. Salem is great stop off history, culture and restaurants. Hawthorne cove a perfect setting for sunrise and sunset! Thank you to everyone at Hawthorns cove for making our stay wonderful.

Marina Response:

Hi Eric, glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you back here soon! Best, SHM Team

by Ximena T. - Verified user on Jul 27, 2026

Great location and overall service. Professional and friendly staff!!!

Marina Response:

Hi Ximena, we're glad to hear that you enjoyed our Marina and service efforts! We wish to see you again soon. Best, SHM Team

by Robert D. - Verified user on Jul 27, 2026

Very helpful dock hands and well kept marina. Sunday morning baked goods (complimentary) and live entertainment is a great tradition at the marina. Great access to all that Salem has to offer. S/V Eclipse

by Thomas F. - Verified user on Jul 23, 2026

Excellent!! Thanks so much to the staff and Crew!

Marina Response:

Thomas, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again! Best- HCM

by Francis B. on Jul 22, 2026

We loved our visit there this past weekend. The team was amazing and helped move us to an inside slip when the wind clicked up to 40!!! One of our favorite places to stay. Be sure to try out Mercy Tavern and the Trade House - both amazing!!!!

Marina Response:

Francis, we are glad to hear you enjoyed Salem. We hope to see you again- HCM

by Peter R. - Verified user on Jul 20, 2026

Nice harbor. We were located a little far from the marina to want to dinghy on a windy day but the launch service was great. Loads to do and many places to eat.

Marina Response:

Peter, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again! Best- HCM Team

by William G. - Verified user on Jul 16, 2026

Great stay. Will come back

Marina Response:

Glad you enjoyed your visit. Looking forward to your next visit.

by Wendy P. - Verified user on Jul 12, 2026

Love it here! Salem is on our list every year as a must.

Marina Response:

Glad to hear you enjoyed Salem. We hope to see you again here soon!

by Cynthia D. - Verified user on Jul 08, 2026

Great people and facilities.

Marina Response:

Cynthia, we hope to see you again soon!

by Steve D. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2026

Great marina to enjoy the 4th!! Clean marina & helpful staff. Will return!!

Marina Response:

Steve, Glad you enjoyed your stay and the fireworks. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit.

by Dan W. - Verified user on Jul 06, 2026

Awesome marina with great folks.

Marina Response:

Dan, we're glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you soon!

by Chip O. - Verified user on Jun 29, 2026

The staff were very freindly and helpful, facilities clean and docks in great shape. We would definitely stay again. Capt. Chip

Marina Response:

Chip, we are very happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again!

by Paul Sullivan S. - Verified user on Jun 26, 2026

Unbelievably great service from the dock staff. Wonderful location.

Marina Response:

Paul, very glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again!

by JIM F. - Verified user on Oct 22, 2025

The weather was dreary but Ally and crew made it a very pleasant stay. Always a nice visit here. Looking forward tonext season.

Marina Response:

Hi Jim, Glad you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you in the future

by James M. - Verified user on Oct 19, 2025

Great place and staff! Awesome time. See you again in 2026.

Marina Response:

Hi James! So glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon!

by Paul K. - Verified user on Oct 18, 2025

Marina is the best we’ve ever been associated with . Staff is professional , courteous , and very knowledgeable in Marina facility management. Facility and amenities are outstanding . Docks are outstanding , secure and structurally sound

Marina Response:

Paul, glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!

by Gina D. - Verified user on Oct 06, 2025

Had another great time here. Great staff and very clean .

Marina Response:

Hi Gina, glad you enjoyed your stay and the BBQ. Hope to see you again soon!

by Yvette S. on Oct 06, 2025

Safe Harbor Hawthorne Cove was great! The staff is amazing, friendly, and helpful. We came in with an engine problem, and Bill had a mechanic on the problem that day! They were wonderful to work with. Allie and Bill were so accommodating! We will definitely be back!

Marina Response:

Yvette, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!

by Gary O. - Verified user on Oct 04, 2025

Delightful launch service. Great facilities. Friendly staff.

Marina Response:

Gary, we are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. We are always happy to assist.

by Franklin C. - Verified user on Sep 21, 2025

Great marina. Dock Master Ali was certainly among the best we’ve encountered. Good facilities and credit card washer dryers which is always a bonus over quarters. Salem is a fun town to visit and Hawthorn Cove is right in the thick of it.

Marina Response:

Hello Franklin, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed Salem and all of our amenities at Hawthorne Cove. We're glad to hear you liked Ali, our dockmaster, and hope to see you again soon!

by Leah D. - Verified user on Sep 18, 2025

Happy with service.

Marina Response:

Hi Leah, we're glad to hear that you were happy with the service. We hope to see you again soon here at Hawthorne Cove!

by Linda S. on Sep 16, 2025

We can’t say enough about this lovely marina. Alli went out of her way to make us feel welcomed as transients and members! She was able to work magic to let us stay on the dock with my bad knees and our pup. They had a lovely happy hour with live entertainment and free beer and sodas! Close to everything! Thank you for taking such good care of us!!!

Marina Response:

Linda we are so glad you had a good experience and met our dockmaster Alli. We hope to see you again!

by Dennis S. - Verified user on Sep 12, 2025

Nice visit. Rocky on face dock.

by Doug S. on Sep 11, 2025

The crew were friendly and helpful, the facilities were clean and neat and the surroundings were beautiful. We enjoyed our stay.

Marina Response:

Doug, we are glad you enjoyed our facilities and hope see you again!

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About Safe Harbor Hawthorne Cove

In the heart of one of the most historic towns in the country, Safe Harbor Hawthorne Cove is a gateway to Salem’s eclectic culture and the popular North Shore. An atmosphere of rich maritime history combines with newly renovated facilities including a wave attenuating dock and state-of-the-art marine service center to create a distinctive New England home port

Directions

As you approach the mouth of Salem Harbor please contact us on VHF Channel 08. If coming in for a SLIP proceed to green daymark #23 at the edge of our mooring field for your slip assignment and instructions. From there proceed to green can 25. At green can 25, you will see the corner of our face dock, perpendicular to the ferry. A dockhand with a red shirt will come down to assist. Please be cautious of the Hazard markers just off of the face dock. This is a mud flat with 2' of water. DO NOT go in-between the hazard markers.

If coming in for a MOORING please hail us on VHF Ch. 08 at the mouth of Salem harbor and proceed to green daymark #23. You will either be told to hold your position there or proceed to daymark #2 depending on mooring assignment. Either the launch operator on duty or a dock staff member in a marina work boat will come and escort you to your transient mooring.

Navigation Considerations: Low water and mud exposed intertidal at Mean Low Water to the west of the fairway and marina's C dock towards Derby Wharf. Sand and mud not exposed at low water in front of Marina’s A&B Dock.