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Merkel Beach

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What is Merkel Beach like?

A tucked-away Nantucket Sound beach sitting just west of the iconic Wychmere Harbor in Harwich Port. Named for Dr. Merkel, whose family donated surrounding land to the town, it offers a quiet stretch of sand with harbor views. No parking on-site — walk or bike in for the best experience.

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Merkel Beach

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Snow Inn Rd, Harwich Port, MA 02646

Rules from CapeCodBeaches.net / Coastal Neighborhoods (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

When should you go?

Best time to go

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What’s there?

Faces
West, for sunset
Water
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Current
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Restrooms
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Food
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Lifeguards
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Parking
Resident sticker only
Dogs
Off-season only
Fishing
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Kayak / SUP
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What should you know before you go?

Parking

No dedicated parking; walk or bike from nearby streets

Dogs

Off-season only

Best for

Quiet & Secluded, Sunsets, Walking

Where is it?

Snow Inn Rd, Harwich Port, MA 02646.

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Plan your beach day

Merkel Beach

Get directions (opens in a new tab)

Snow Inn Rd, Harwich Port, MA 02646

Rules from CapeCodBeaches.net / Coastal Neighborhoods (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

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    Bank Street Beach

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    Sea Street Beach

    Resident sticker onlyDogs: off-season only

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    Freshwater Pond

    Long Pond Beach

    Sticker or daily feeDogs: off-season only

    Harwich's premier freshwater swimming beach on Long Pond, with calm, warm water that is ideal for young children and swimming lessons. Amenities include lifeguards, restrooms, a boat ramp, non-motorized craft launch, beach wheelchairs and mobile concessions; one of four beaches selling daily passes on-site.

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