Marblehead

On any given summer afternoon, you’ll see scores of watercraft bobbing in the harbor. Tiny cove beaches peppering the coastline give residents a place to unwind, while the Steer Swamp Conservation Area makes it easy to go for a hike amid stunning surroundings. While there are plenty of desirable areas to search for homes for sale in Marblehead, the waterfront gets top billing.

A cruise around...