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Village LIFE: Harwich Port

Cape Cod Life  / July/August 2026 / , , , ,

Writer: Christina Galt

 

Village LIFE: Harwich Port

Cape-Cod-LIFE

Cape Cod Life  / July/August 2026 / , , , ,

Writer: Christina Galt


Anchored in Harwich Port

Photos sourced from mentioned businesses

Nestled in the heart of Harwich, the charming coastal village of Harwich Port features quaint cottages, a bustling main street with locally-owned shops and restaurants, beaches overlooking Nantucket Sound, and natural beauty around every corner. One of seven villages within Harwich, Harwich Port’s deep maritime roots are still reflected in the community’s culture today.

Wychmere Harbor, photo by Paul Scharf courtesy of Cape Cod Chamber

This walkable (or bikeable) village offers three public beaches to discover: Bank Street Beach, Red River Beach, and Merkel Beach. Each with their own unique qualities, they’re some of the best beaches on Cape Cod—for a day in the sun or a summer evening sunset (with a pizza from the award-winning George’s Pizza House at 564 Main Street of course!). 

Located at 566 on Route 28, Dune Boutique—the flagship boutique of Dune Jewelry (voted the number one Best Vacation Jewelry Brand two years in a row by Global Traveler)—offers a selection of handmade jewelry featuring sand from Harwich Port and Cape Cod beaches, and over 5,500 elements from around the world to customize your own one-of-a-kind design (don’t miss their sand wall in store to find your favorite beach). In the same building, you’ll find The Haberdash—a boho beach boutique that carries a curated collection of clothing and coastal accessories that’ll take you from a day on the water to a night out in the Port. 

Dive into a world of color and creativity at Reciprocity – An Artisans Market, located at 4 Cross Street. Shop the work of local artisans, find unique gifts, or even sign up for an art class! The Nines Art Gallery,...

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Christina Galt

Christina Galt is the Digital Editor at Cape Cod Life Publications. Born and raised on the Cape, Christina has always had a love for the ocean and everything "Cape Cod." She found herself the perfect home away from home at the University of Rhode Island and double majored in Sociology and Gender & Women’s Studies. After graduating, Christina came back to the Cape and started her journey at Cape Cod Life. She spends most of her free time with her family, especially her chocolate lab Sadie, and enjoys spending summers on her family’s boat.