Atlantic Avenue is a pocket beach reached down a staircase from a ten-car lot, tucked among Harwich Port cottages with no restrooms and no lifeguard.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot sticker required May 30-Labor Day; free other times (no daily pass sold)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Accessible
Wheelchair access noted
Getting in
Parking
Free lot
Coststicker required May 30-Labor Day; free other times (no daily pass sold)Stickerweekly/2-week/season only
Atlantic Street lot
Access points along this beach
Atlantic Street stairs
staircase access
Common questions
Is Atlantic Avenue in Harwich open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Atlantic Avenue, and what does it cost?
Free lot (sticker required May 30-Labor Day; free other times (no daily pass sold)). Atlantic Street lot
What rules should I know at Atlantic Avenue?
No lifeguard on duty; swim at your own risk. No dogs on any Harwich beach between Memorial Day and Labor Day; off-season dogs are allowed on the sand. Red River Beach is the only exception, with on-leash dog walking permitted in the parking lot dawn-9am and 4:30pm-dusk in season.
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