Plum Island

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Plum Island, Massachusetts

The best of PI.


Eat, sleep, have a great time...and go home with a souvenir.

Never heard of it? You're not the only one.

Plum Island has to be one of Massachusetts' best kept secrets. Less than an hour north of Boston you will find miles of pristine beaches where you can avoid the crowds and just relax. Great for a day of boating, fishing, bird watching or walking along the shore.

Take a look 

Photos from around Plum Island

The first 9 images 'by cr9245' are mine.

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To the Beach by Eric Kilby

Tidal Scallops by Eric Kilby

P8280042-Parker River National Wildlife Refuge-Plum Island by gailf548

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Places to Eat 

Mad Martha's Beach Cafe
Mad Martha's Beach Cafe has a great funky atmosphere perfect for enjoying gourmet breakfasts and lunches with their signature Portuguese sweet bread. Come in for a Wine Tasting dinner on Fridays or a BYOB dinner on Saturdays, prepared by Brad DeLibero Owner & Chef.
Plum Island Grille
A fabulous year round dining destination known for it's sensational food, spirited service, and spectacular views.
Bob Lobster
Fish market, lobster pound, and seafood eatery on the way to and from Plum Island. I love their fried scallops and clam chowder. Great lobster rolls too...and there's always room for ice cream.

Places to Stay 

blue, The Inn on the Beach
Suites and cottages on the dunes of one of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast.
Plum Island Beach Rentals
If you are looking for a house to rent this is the place to go. They have places all over the island.
Barre International Realty
Thinking of buying your own vacation home? Or want to live on Plum Island year round? This is the website of Newburyport area real estate specialist Jean-Francois Barre.

 

Snowy Owl by Eric Kilby

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Snowy Owl (taking off) by Eric Kilby

a starfish appetizer by stevehdc

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Things to Do 

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
The refuge occupies the southern three-fourths of Plum Island and offers excellent wildlife-oriented recreational and educational opportunities with visitor facilities and programs provided to enhance your experience.
Sandy Point State Reservation
Sandy Point is at the very southern tip of Plum Island in Ipswich. The 77-acre park is among the state's most beautiful and popular coastal beaches. This is my favorite spot on PI. As you drive through the gate at the beginning of the refuge let them know you are going all the way to Sandy Point and you won't have to pay for parking.
Plum Island Lighthouse
The Newburyport Harbor Light is at the northern tip of Plum Island. You can walk around the grounds all year and they have occasional open houses from May through October. Make sure you wear sneakers if you want to climb to the top. You get a great view of the island from up there!
Captain's Fishing Parties
Deep Sea Fishing * Charters * Sightseeing Cruises * Whale Watching * Dinner Cruises
Plum Island Kayak
Located in Newburyport. Kayak rentals and guided tours along the Merrimack.
BoatMA.com
North shore Tide Charts including Merrimack River Entrance, Newburyport and Plum Island Sound.
Plum Island Pages
Plum Island's unofficial website. Or is it official? Either way, there's lots of info and a blog too.

Things to Buy 

Plum Island Gifts & Souvenirs

Plum Island Soap Company
100% All natural bath, body and skin care products.
JCA designs
JCA designs offers unique, original graphic designs & images on apparel, housewares, gifts and more!
Original * Plum Island * Newburyport * Bermuda * Custom
Plum Island Cookie Company
The Plum Island Cookie Company specializes in Gourmet French Butter Cookies, hand-made into delicious, delicate sand dollars.

Top 10 Reasons to live on Plum Island 

Top 10 Reasons to Live on PI



Note:
#2 is just a joke. Please don't hurt the cute little, endangered, Piping Plovers.

They don't have a webpage... 

but I can't leave them out.

Plum Crazy: 134 Northern Blvd, Newbury
Part convenience store, part restaurant. It's wonderful! The family that owns it is great and the food is excellent. They offer breakfast lunch and dinner...and they have an ice-cream window on the side. :)
(Formerly PJ's)

Jeanne's: 2 Northern Blvd, Newbury
Hamburgers, hotdogs, fried clams, and other good things to eat. Takeout or on the veranda. (This has been closed since the summer of 2007 and I'm not sure when or if it will open again. When I find out I'll post it.)

Mr. Moes Package Store: 14 Plum Island Blvd, Newbury
Beer, wine, video rentals, lottery tickets and more. Buy a PI magnet while you're there ;).

Dick's Variety: 29 Plum Island Blvd, Newbury
Groceries and The New York Sunday Times.

Surfland Bait and Tackle: 28 Plum Island Blvd, Newbury
Rods and reels, lures and bait.

Plum Island Airport: 24 Plum Island Turnpike, Newbury
Not exactly on Plum Island, but they offer scenic air tours over the area.

PITA Hall: Plum Island Boulevard, Newbury
The Plum Island Taxpayers Association Hall is available to rent for special events.
Phone: (978) 463-0670

Plum Island clothing and gifts 

JCA designs: Plum Island

All things Plum Island! (Newburyport, Newbury, Rowley, and Ipswich MA.)
If you live on the island or just wish you did, there is something here for you.

Plum Island Beach Bag

Plum Island Beaches & Lighthouse photos

Price: 14.99 Buy Now

Postcards of Plum Island (Package of 8)

Beach, Lighthouse & Aerial photos

Price: 7.99 Buy Now

PI - Infant Creeper

Beach Baby - plum island ma

Price: 11.99 Buy Now

Plum Island - Jr. Ringer T-Shirt

Reflection - PI Massachusetts

Price: 21.99 Buy Now

PI - Organic Cotton Tee

3 Depictions of Plum Island. Colorful graphic maps of Plum Island from The Basin to Sandy Point.

Price: 24.99 Buy Now

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Plum Island and beyond 

JCA designs: Newburyport

PI, Joppa, Newburyport

If you live in town or like to visit, there is something here for you.

Lighthouse - Magnet

Plum Island Light - Newburyport Harbor Light

Price: 3.73 Buy Now

Joppa - Sweatshirt

The Joppa Flats are a favorite of bird watchers

Price: 34.99 Buy Now

Seahorse - Kids Baseball Jersey

Rocking seahorse from Cashman Park in Newburyport

Price: 15.99 Buy Now

Postcards of Newburyport (Package of 8)

Newburyport Massachusetts. Photographs include Market Square, The Firehouse Theater, Oldies Marketplace, Shirley's Place on Inn Street, and the Maritime Museum

Price: 7.99 Buy Now

NBPT - Sticker (Rectangular)

Newburyport, Ma - Fish logo

Price: 3.99 Buy Now

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What a cute little island it is 

From Amazon.com 

Merrimack River & Plum Island Sound, MA River Chart

Merrimack River & Plum Island Sound, MA River Chart

Side A: Plum Island Sound and Ipswich Bay Side B: Merrimack River to Haverhill2 points

Plum Island: The Way It Was by Nancy V. Weare

Plum Island: The Way It Was by Nancy V. Weare

I scanned my copy of this book and added it to Amazon as a customer image. If you click on the link you will be able to see the cover of this book.1 point

Sea Kayaking Coastal Massachusetts: From Newburyport to Buzzard's Bay by Lisa Gollin Evans

Sea Kayaking Coastal Massachusetts: From Newburyport to Buzzard's Bay by Lisa Gollin Evans

From the rocky shores of Newburyport, to the southern waters of Nantucket Sound, Sea Kayaking Coastal Massachusetts details more than 40 ideal sea kayaking trips.1 point

Weather in Newburyport 

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Weather in Ipswich 

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Goodies from Plum Island Soap Company 

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Vintage Postcards 

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DayTrippers on Plum Island 

I found a video podcast. :)

This is a short clip as two people walk along the beach down to Sandy Point. Click on the link labeled DayTrippers001.m4v to download and view.

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Lessons From the Beach 

Great Gift for any Plum Islander

For all you Squid fans 

Did you know that the 3rd giant squid ever seen on U.S. soil was found on Plum Island in 1980?

It's true!
It was 9 ft long and weighed 440 lbs. It's still on display at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC.

(Photo by Carla Skinder, Feb. 1980)

SO...what are you waiting for? 

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Taste of PI 

The annual Taste of Plum Island was held Friday, May 15th 2009 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at PITA Hall, 8 Plum Island Blvd., Newbury MA. Food was sampled from more than 25 local restaurants.

All proceeds from the event go to support beach reclamation at Plum Island and the upkeep of PITA Hall.

Restaurants at previous years' Taste of PI

From Newburyport: Alden Merrell, Black Cow, Bluwater Cafe, Buttercream Bakery, Bottega Tuscana, Domino's, Giuseppe's, Gram's Ice Cream, The Grog, Jewel in the Crown, Leary's Fine Wines, Not Your Average Joe's, Park Lunch, Purple Onion, Starboard Galley, Starbucks, Simply Sweet, and Szechuan Taste

From Plum Island: Bob Lobster, Mad Martha's Cafe, and Plum Island Grille

From Newbury: Newbury Butchery

From Salisbury: Angelina's, and Mapow Sushi

A last look before you go 

These were taken by my husband.

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