find the best beaches that allow dogs in Harwich
There are some awesome beaches in Harwich on Nantucket Sound, with water that is warmer and gentler than you will find on Outer Cape beaches. Harwich beaches don’t allow dogs in the summertime.
- Learn dog rules for Harwich beaches
- Find out where to get a beach sticker
- Find nearby beaches open to dogs in the summer
See below for a full list of public beaches in Harwich, ma, and to learn about other fun activities for pets nearby.
Dog rules for Harwich Beaches
- Dogs not allowed on Harwich Beaches in the summer, from Labor Day to Memorial Day
- Dogs are allowed on beaches in Harwich off-season, from the day after Labor Day through the day before Memorial Day
- Dogs are allowed to walk in the parking lot of Red River Beach before 7:30am to 9am and after 4:30 PM during the summer
How to get a beach sticker in Harwich, Mass.
Beach parking stickers are required to park during the summer at all Harwich beaches from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm from July 1st – September 1st.
- How to get a Harwich beach parking sticker: click here
- Harwich beach regulations: click here
- Info on beach amenities: click here
- View Harwich beach map: click here
Harwich beaches that allow dogs
Most Harwich ocean beaches are on the south side of Cape Cod, facing Nantucket Sound. There are also a beach on Pleasant Bay as well as several freshwater pond beaches.
Atlantic Avenue Beach
Parking sticker required, limited parked
Bank Street Beach
Parking sticker required, lot fills up quickly
Belmont Road Beach
No parking
Brooks Road Beach
Parking sticker required, very limited parking
Bucks Pond
Freshwater pond, parking sticker required, very limited parking
Cahoon Road Beach (Long Pond)
Freshwater pond, parking sticker required
Earle Road Beach
Daily parking passes available or parking sticker required
Grey Neck Beach
Parking sticker required, limited parking
Hinckley's Pond
Freshwater pond, no parking area
Merkel Beach
No parking area
Neel Road Beach
No parking area
Ocean Avenue Beach
No parking area
Pleasant Bay Beach
No parking pass required, limited parking on Route 28 or in lot on Chatham side of Jackknife Harbor Beach.
Red River Beach
Daily parking passes available or parking sticker required
Sand Pond
Freshwater pond, swimming lessons available
Sea Breeze Ave
No parking area
Sea Street Beach
Parking sticker required, very limited parking
Seymour’s Pond
Parking sticker required, very limited parking
Wixon Memorial Beach (Long Pond)
Freshwater pond, daily parking passes available or parking sticker required
Wyndemere Bluffs
No parking area
Wah-wah taysee road
No parking
Zylpha Road Beach
No parking
Frequently asked questions
Are there any off-leash dog beaches in Harwich, MA?
Dogs are not allowed off-leash on beaches in Harwich, even in the offseason. If you want an off-leash dog beach during the summer, you’ll need to visit Provincetown. The beach on Commercial Street allows dogs to run free off leash in the mornings and evenings all year long.
Are dogs allowed on Harwich beaches in the summertime?
No. Dogs are only allowed on Harwich beaches in the offseason, they’re prohibited from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
What is the nearest beach where dogs are allowed in the summertime?
You’ll need to drive a bit to find one. The National Seashore is a good option. For a full list of pet-friendly beaches in the summer, check out our guide to dog-friendly beaches on cape cod.
Do Harwich beaches sell daily parking passes?
You can buy daily passes at Red River Beach, Earle Road Beach, Pleasant Street Beach, and at Wixon’s Landing on Long Pond. All other beaches require a seasonal parking sticker.
Red River Beach has a long parking lot that tends to fill up later than the other ocean beaches do during the summer.
How are beach conditions in Harwich?
Harwich’s ocean beaches are on the south side of Cape Cod, facing Nantucket Sound.
The water is a bit warmer and the surf conditions are milder than you’ll find at outer cape beaches facing the open Atlantic Ocean.
Pleasant bay beach is located at Jackknife Harbor on Pleasant Bay and is even more protected. The shallow water and lack of waves perfect for families with small children. The sand here isn’t as nice as at some of the Sound-side beaches, lots of broken shells and shall rocks
Looking for beaches that allow dogs in the summer?
Find dog-friendly beaches on cape cod
Check out our full guide to all of Cape Cod’s beaches to find towns and beaches where dogs are allowed during the summer, including an off-leash dog beach.
Other pet-friendly activities in Harwich, MA
Harwich has lots of cool things to do with your dog after the beach: restaurants, dog walks and hiking trails, and so much more!
Restaurants in Harwich that allow dogs
Harwich has a bunch of dining options that are pet-friendly, many in Harwich Port. A great place to eat after a long day chasing tennis balls at the beach.
Kayaking in Harwich and on Cape Cod
There are a bunch of fun places to kayak in Harwich and surrounding towns across Cape Cod. They’re a fun way to explore cape cod with your pet.
