Overview
Marshfield is a town on the South Shore of Massachusetts in Plymouth County. It includes the villages of Brant Rock, Green Harbor, Ocean Bluffs, North Marshfield, and Marshfield Hills. It is best known as the home of Daniel Webster an important national political figure from 1832 until his death in 1852. He was also known as "the farmer of Marshfield." Marshfield has a yearly population of 25,000 people (2010) which grows to about 40,000 during the summer because of its location on the coast.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 17 places to eat · 3 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Marshfield
Isaac Winslow House
A 1700 vintage mansion of a Mayflower family. Also a law office owned by Daniel Webster, a carriage house containing one of his phaetons, a blacksmith shop, and a 1645 schoolhouse. $3/$1.
Bigfish II Sportfishing Charters
Green Harbor Golf Club
18 holes, 6,245 yards.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Oct. (climate data from nearby Braintree)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 24 mi away (major hub). Directions
- EWB New Bedford Regional Airport, New Bedford — 31 mi away. Directions
Marshfield is on Route 3. From Boston go south on Interstate 93, then south on Route 3.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $8 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Isaac Winslow House, Bigfish II Sportfishing Charters
- Lunch The Bridgewaye Inn
- Afternoon Green Harbor Golf Club
- Dinner The Restaurant at the Fairview Inn
- Evening Rafferty's Pub
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Lunch/Dinner
Breakfast
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
Marshfield is on Route 3. From Boston go south on Interstate 93, then south on Route 3.
The MBTA has stops in North Scituate and greenbush (town next to marshfield.) South Station to Greenbush one way for adults $6.75 South Station to North Scituate one way adults $6.25, children under 12 free with an adult.
See
Do
- Marshfield Fair, end of August at the Marshfield fair grounds, lasts about 10 days, rides, games and food.
Beaches
- Brant Rock Beach runs parallel to Rt. 139. It is pebbly and narrow at high tide. A general store and ice cream shops are nearby. There is a parking lot available for non-residents. Lifeguards in summer. Smaller private beach in Brant Rock called Blue fish Cove- go around the esplanade, bear right, straight until end of road and take a left then first right, there is a huge rock that you can jump off of during high tide, tons of people, really fun!
- Green Harbor Beach is a long sandy beach. Parking at the Green Harbor Lobster Pound is $15 weekdays, $20 on weekends and holidays.
- Rexhame Beach is a sandy beach on the northern coast of Marshfield. Snack bar and restrooms. Lifeguards in summer. Restaurant and stores are nearby on Ocean Street. A 25 non-resident parking spaces are available. M-F $10; Sa-Su $15.
- Humarock Beach, long sandy beach but pebbly at high tide, right off of ferry St turn right on Fiver Street, parking available, Sands End restaurant, convenient store and ice cream shop across from parking lot. Small, but good food, cheap prices!
Buy
- Webster Square Shopping Plaza, Marshalls, Radio Shack, The Job Lot, Star Market and Family Dollar.
Shop CVS
Shop Mono Mono
Open W-Sa 11AM-6PM. Boutique/gift shop, Special occasion gifts. Very cute moderately priced accessories, jewelry, etc.
Eat
Lunch/Dinner
Eat The Bridgewaye Inn
American.
Eat Green Harbor Lobster Pound
Take out. Cash and checks only.
Eat Hong Kong Restaurant
Chinese. Take-out only.
Eat Pizzings
Moderate prices, $10-30. Casual restaurant, known for wings also has pizza, calzones, pasta, soups and salads and burgers. Dine in and take out.
Eat Cravings Cafe
Delivery starts at 11AM. Gourmet sandwiches, pizza and desserts. Dine in and take out.
Eat Famous Pizza
Known for gourmet pizzas, also has great calzones, grinders, salads, pasta, roll-ups, entrees and other sides. This is a go to place in marshfield.
Eat The Tavern
Great American and Italian food, large menu. Casual dining, bar and live entertainment occasionally.
Eat Mandarin Tokyo
Chinese and Japanese restaurant.
Eat The Ocean Deck
New restaurant has become a very popular spot, great seafood and American food. Dine in or take out. Right on the pier.
- Green Harbor Lobster Pound right across the bridge at green harbor beach, awesome chicken nuggets and fries to grab if you're hungry at the beach, and really cheap!
Breakfast
Eat First Stop Coffee Shop
Drive thru only. Great coffee, affordable, also has bagels, pastries, donuts some sandwiches and other specialty drinks.
Eat The Corner Cafe
Breakfast, lunch and dinners to go. Moderate prices $10-30 Dine in or take out.
Eat Mug’n Muffin
Known for their breakfast, also serve lunch, inexpensive. Casual dine in setting.
Dessert
- The Latest Scoop, ice cream shop, 263 Ocean Street, +1 781-837-7705, small but cute ice cream shop right on the esplanade going to Brant Rock Beach, known for their great ice cream selection!
Drink
Drink Venus II Restaurant and Sports Bar
Very friendly, overlooking the coast of the Atlantic. Great food and drink, live entertainment six days a week.
- No clubs in Marshfield but The Venus, The Ocean Deck and the Tavern all have bars that are very popular spots on Fridays and Saturdays, all close at 1AM.
Sleep
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