Pleasant Road Beach
Harwich, MA
Pleasant Road Beach is a large Harwich beach on Nantucket Sound, known for clean, soft sand and warm water. Lifeguards and restrooms are available in season, and the town lists it among its main beaches. It draws a mix of local families and visitors through the summer.
Soft sand, warm water, and lifeguards make it a local favorite, though the lot fills early.
How we score beachesParking is tighter than the beach itself, so arrive early. Harwich sells day passes at several of its main beaches, so check which ones apply here.
Harwich uses daily, weekly, and seasonal passes in season, with the lot often full on summer weekends. Check current rules.
Restrooms are on site; check on arrival for the path from parking to the sand.
Sound water is warm by August. Weekends are the busiest.
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