Grey Neck Beach
Harwich, MA
Grey Neck Beach in Harwich is a small, intimate beach on Nantucket Sound, popular with people who want to avoid the crowds at the larger beaches. Its scale is small and the mood is neighborhood. Check Harwich's parking rules before you head over.
A quiet local beach without big crowds, though parking is tight and services are light.
How we score beachesBring your own shade and snacks, since it is a small beach with light services. Confirm current parking rules with the town.
Harwich uses daily, weekly, and seasonal 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. Weekdays are quiet.
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