Harborview Beach
Dennis, MA
Harborview Beach is on the west side of the Sesuit Harbor entrance in East Dennis, a jetty lined beach with wide bay views. A lifeguard is on duty in season, but there are no other facilities. Boats pass the channel all day, which gives the beach a working harbor feel.
A lovely harbor mouth beach with bay views, but resident only parking and no facilities limit its reach.
How we score beachesBring your own water and snacks, since there are no facilities here. The jetty is a good spot for watching boats come in and out of Sesuit Harbor.
The lot is restricted to Dennis residents with a beach sticker. Non residents should check for other public beaches nearby.
A short walk from the lot leads to soft sand. The jetty is uneven and rocky.
Water is warmest in late July and August. The beach is often breezy, and evenings turn cool quickly.
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