Marshfield, Massachusetts 02050

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Photos and Facts About Marshfield (aka Marsh Vegas), Including Brant Rock, Rexhame, Fieldston, and Ocean Bluff

Marshfield, Massachusetts is smack dab in the middle of the South Shore. This small town contains several villages, which include Brant Rock, Fieldston, Ocean Bluff, Fieldston, Rexhame, and Green Harbor. All of these villages are either on the ocean, or on riverfront like the South River. Like many other New England towns, Marshfield's population roughly doubles during the summer, with thousands of people heading to the beaches of Brant Rock and Sunrise.

The town is known for its giant sea wall which runs along Ocean Ave., right alongside the open Atlantic. Even during the winter, there are beautiful views of the ocean to take in. Marshfield is approximately 25 miles from Cape Cod, and 29 miles south of Boston. A quick drive along Route 3 will get you there in no time from either location. Here you can find photos, facts, and information about Marshfield, as well as vote on your favorite restaurant. If you have a service, park, must-see place, or restaurant that you recommend for Marshfield, tell us about in the guestbook at the bottom of this page! Your advice is what people want to hear the most.
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Driving Directions to Marshfield, MA on Google Maps

Google Map of Marshfield MA

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You may know Marshfield by any of these other names:
Green Harbor
Brant Rock
Rexhame
Fieldston
Marshfield Hills
...all parts of the town of Marshfield.

The Best Restaurants in Marshfield MA

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Marshfield has an eclectic range of restaurants, ranging from Italian food to seafood to typical New England fare. Have a favorite restaurant in Marshfield? Vote here for your favorite!

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Weather in Marshfield, MA

The current weather for Marshfield Massachusetts

Current weather conditions in Marshfield, MA (02050)

Local Pollen Reports

63°F (Feels like 63°F)

Last update: 5/23/12 10:35 PM EDT

Humidity: 94%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 61°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.07in rising
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 3mph From: Airport Conditions
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Low: 58°F
Sunrise: 5:15 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
 

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May 24 


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High: 72°F
Low: 58°F
Sunrise: 5:14 AM
Sunset: 8:06 PM

Friday
May 25 


Partly Cloudy
High: 71°F
Low: 62°F
Sunrise: 5:13 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM

Saturday
May 26 


Partly Cloudy
High: 79°F
Low: 63°F
Sunrise: 5:13 AM
Sunset: 8:08 PM

Marshfield MA T-Shirt

Irish themed four leaf clover Marshfield t-shirt

Marshfield Massachusetts MA Irish T-Shirt shirt
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This Irish themed t-shirt features a four leaf clover, distressed style with the word "Marshfield" above. Also available are our Green Harbor t-shirts and other South Shore towns.

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Hotels Near Marshfield Massachusetts

Lodging and hotels near Marshfield MA

Marshfield doesn't have an abundance of hotels. Most people rent homes in the Marshfield area for the week, stop by for the day, or stay in neighboring towns that have hotels available. Most large hotels will be found along Route 3 in Rockland, in Boston, or in Plymouth. You can find some other small hotels and accomodations that dot the small towns of the South Shore here:

Village Bed and Breakfast
The Village Bed and Breakfast of Marshfield HIlls is nestled into the quiet back area of beautiful Marshfield Hills. It's impossible to pass by this charming home without admiring the peacefully shaded Victorian porch, long manicured lawn and spectacular annual gardens. Unique shops and superb dining are located only five minutes away in Historic Scituate Harbor. Also nearby is Marshfield Center and the beauty of Brant Rock, Rexhame, Fieldston and Ocean Bluff. This Marshfield B&B receives outstanding reviews from people who have stayed here.

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Duxbury, MA Bed and Breakfasts

Duxbury is right next door to Marshfield (about 5-10 minutes from most parts of town). Duxbury shares some incredible ocean views, and two amazing bed and breakfasts. This link will take you to two of the B&B's of Duxbury.

Hotels Further From Marshfield:
Holiday Inn Rockland, Rockland,MA
Holiday Inn Rockland

The Holiday Inn is located on Route 228 (Hingham St.) in Rockland. It is directly off Route 3, convenient to both Boston and Cape Cod. Also nearby is the Italian restaurant Bella's, as well as many more restaurants further east on 228 heading towards Hingham.

Comfort Inn Rockland, Rockland,MA
Comfort Inn Rockland, Rockland,MA

The Comfort Inn is also located on Route 228, across from the Dunkin' Donuts in Rockland. Located on Hingham Street, this is also right off the highway and adjacent to the other hotels in Rockland.

Best Western Rockland, Rockland,MA
Best Western Rockland, MA

The Best Western in Rockland is in the general area of the rest of the Rockland hotels, right on Route 228. A great location for trips north or south, and a good stopping point.

Plymouth Comfort Inn, Plymouth,MA
Plymouth Comfort Inn
The Plymouth Comfort Inn is located not on the waterfront, but about a mile inland to the west. The waterfront area is a quick drive or walk from the Comfort Inn. Also nearer to the hotel is the downtown area. It is located conveniently off Route 3, which heads to both Cape Cod and Boston.

Hampton Inn & Suites Plymouth, Plymouth,MA
Hampton Inn & Suites Plymouth, MA

The Hampton Inn & Suites is located in the Route 44 shopping area in Plymouth known as Colony Place. This part of Plymouth is about 2 miles from the downtown Plymouth area, with ample parking and a Bertucci's restaurant, Starbucks, Wal-Mart, Olive Garden, and other shops and restaurants in the outdoor shopping area. Route 44 also leads to I-495.
Hilton Garden Inn Plymouth, Plymouth,MA
Hilton Garden Inn Plymouth MA

The Hilton Garden Inn at Plymouth MA is located at Exit 5 off of Long Pond Rd. in Plymouth. It is south of the waterfront area, but still only approximately 3 miles from the waterfront and downtown. Also adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn at Plymouth are restaurants like Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse, Uno Pizzeria, and the Shops at Five. One of the best reviewed hotels in the Plymouth area.

More to do in Marshfield, MA

Things to do in the Marshfield MA area (as voted on by the Yelp community)

Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 02050

DragonFly Yoga (Marshfield)  
"I'm not usually a yoga girl, but I'm very glad I gave this place a try! Emma is a wonderful instructor as well as the kind of business owner that really..." more
Two Mile Farm Conservation Trust (Marshfield)  
"Beautiful hike...great when I want a change from Norris Reservation or Wompatuck State Park." more
Green Harbor Beach (Marshfield)  
"Burkes Beach is the nicest in Marshfield!" more
Marshfield Country Club (Marshfield)  
"The place was alright. Unless they've made major renovations, the club house seemed dated, even at the time. They kept the golf course in nice shape though...." more
Marshfield Fair Association (Marshfield)  
"I went to the Marshfield Fair on a Tuesday. At other times during the year there's usually a pow wow, a rodeo, Octoberfest, and other cool stuff. And I..." more
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Marshfield, MA Stats

Population and stats for Marshfield Massachusetts

The population of 02050 is 24,810.

That's #3890 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

98% of the population is white, which is 24 points more than the national average.

The average household income in 02050 is $66,434, which is $36,736 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $226,700. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 188% from the typical value.

Men make up 49% of the population, and the typical age in this part of MA is 37.6.

Stats about: Marshfield, MA

Population: 24,810
Number of Households: 10,606
Average House Value: $226,700
Average Income per Household: $66,434
Elevation: 50 ft

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Latest news about Marshfield, MA

Marshfield MA news updated every 30 minutes with breaking news...

Here's the latest from the Google news feed for Marshfield, Massachusetts:
Mass. Senate to weigh nearly 700 budget amendments
BOSTON ? Massachusetts senators are preparing to tackle hundreds of amendments to a $32.3 billion state budget, including a Republican proposal that would check the immigration status of applicants for driver's licenses and a measure aimed at closing ...
145-Foot Cell Tower Proposed in Mattapoisett
Citing a procedural issue regarding proper notice to abutters and the public, the Mattapoisett Planning Board tabled a hearing for a Special Permit requested by Industrial Tower & Wireless, LLC of Marshfield, MA to construct a 145-foot monopole ...
Duxbury, Mass. home invasion suspect in custody
At that point, back up was calling in from Massachusetts State Police, Marshfield Police, and the area SWAT team. After a few hours of searching, the suspect gave himself up to state police on Rt. 3 Northbound. "Tonight we're very thankful that no one ...
Duxbury, Mass. home invasion suspect may be wanted in Okla.
At that point, back up was calling in from Massachusetts State Police, Marshfield Police, and the area SWAT team. After a few hours of searching, the suspect surrendered on Rt. 3 Northbound. This is an individual that we're still confirming true ...

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Brant Rock, Massachusetts

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Seven Things Random Facts About Marshfield, Massachusetts

Seven things you didn't (or maybe did) know about Marshfield

Consider yourself a buff on all things Marshfield? You can test your skills by seeing which of these facts you already knew. At worst, it's a good refresher course. At best, you'll be learning something about the beautiful seaside South Shore town of Marshfield.

  • Marshfield was part of the original Plymouth colony that settled Massachusetts, The Separatists.

  • The three major rivers of Marshfield are the North River, South River, and the Green Harbor River.

  • The Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary is a great place to take a walk and admire the wildlife of Marshfield (yes, not exactly a fact, but worth knowing!).

  • Marshfield has been dubiously dubbed "Marsh Vegas" by locals. It's like Vegas without the gambling, desert, hotels, prostitution, big buildings, palm trees, spas, and confusion, only on the beach.

  • There are 5 public beaches in Marshfield, Rexhame, Fieldston, Sunrise, Brant Rock, Green Harbor.

  • The Venus 2 restaurant in Brant Rock is a local's favorite for pizza, but the secret's out now.

  • Though connected by Marshfield, the peninsula village of Humarock is actually part of Scituate. It was at one time connected to the rest of Scituate, but a storm in 1898, the Portland Gale, breached the land and separated Humarock from the rest of Scituate. It has been that way ever since.

Where is Marshfield?

How to get to Marshfield Massachusetts

Marshfield isn't hard to get to. It's located right near Route 3, which is found in Pembroke. Pembroke is the next town west of Marshfield. It's also bordered by Duxbury, Scituate, and Norwell. Marshfield can be accessed via Route 3, exit 12. This will put you right on Route 139, which you should take east towards Marshfield (approximately one mile). Follow 139 east to the center of town, and follow to Rexhame, Fieldston, Ocean Bluff, and Brant Rock. Ocean St. will lead to an intersection at Brant Rock which is also 139, and heads back to the center of town, or towards Duxbury Beach and Route 3A.

About Marshfield

Marshfield on video

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Marshfield Images of America Book

The history of Marshfield as seen in this book

Marshfield, a seaside retreat famous for its beaches, hotels, and ocean views, has always shone in summer. It was the home of some of the country's leading families, specifically the Winslows and the Websters, and worldrenowned concert singer Adelaide Phillips, as well as the site of the first radio broadcast in America, engineered by Reginald Fessenden at Brant Rock on Christmas Eve 1906. Today the town's various villages retain the identities that defined them in the early 1900s, from hardworking Green Harbor to beachy Brant Rock to serene Sea View to the rolling Marshfield Hills. Marshfield has celebrated its heroes, survived the great Ocean Bluff fire of 1941, and, most importantly, preserved its history through several historic preservation projects around town.

Marshfield (MA) (Images of America)

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Marshfield historian Cynthia Hagar Krusell is the author of Of Tea and Tories, The Winslows of Careswell in Marshfield, and Plymouth County 1685 and the coauthor of Marshfield: A Town of Villages. John J. Galluzzo is the author of 11 Arcadia Publishing titles, including Scituate, Rockland, Hull and Nantasket Beach, Squantum and South Weymouth Naval Air Stations, and Mass Audubon.

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Reliable Construction and Building in Marshfield, Massachusetts

Home remodeling in Marshfield MA

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Have You Been to Marshfield, Massachusetts?

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We want to hear from you! What's your input on the town of Marshfield? Is ti a nice town to live in? Is there a certain place that people should see? Should we swing on by a restaurant that you recommend? Share your recommendations with the world here!

  • JaguarJulie Mar 18, 2010 @ 5:28 pm | delete
    Well I sure would love to visit ... perhaps we can have our Squidoo conference there?

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