Belmont Road Beach
Harwich, MA
Belmont Road Beach sits on the Harwich and Dennis town line, tucked between two private resort beaches on Nantucket Sound. It is small and easy to miss, which is part of the appeal. Check Harwich's parking rules before you go, since access at the smaller beaches can be tight.
A small public gap between private beaches that avoids crowds, but parking is tight and the beach is modest.
How we score beachesLook for the narrow access between the resorts. Confirm the current parking rules with the town before you head over.
Harwich uses daily, weekly, and seasonal parking passes in season. Check current rules with the town.
Check on arrival for the path from parking to the sand.
Sound water is mild by August. Shoulder seasons are quiet.
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