South Chatham
A quiet residential village on the south side of Chatham — near Oyster Pond, Morris Island, and the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge.
Overview
South Chatham is a small residential area in the southern part of town, near Oyster Pond and Morris Island. The Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge — a critical habitat for shorebirds and seals — is accessible from this area. South Chatham offers a quiet, nature-focused Cape Cod experience.
Your Elected Officials
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Key Locations
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
Critical shorebird and seal habitat. Boat tours available seasonally.
Public Beaches
🌊 Harding Beach
A popular Nantucket Sound beach with lifeguards and restrooms. Sticker required.
~1,200
Population
02659
Local Favorites & Useful Spots
Hardings Beach
A beautiful Nantucket Sound beach with calm, warm water, lifeguards, and restrooms. The walk to the Stage Harbor Lighthouse at the end of the beach is a local tradition.
Stage Harbor
A scenic harbor used by recreational boaters and commercial shellfishermen. The area around Stage Harbor Road has some of the most beautiful homes and views in Chatham.
Forest Beach
A quiet neighborhood beach on Nantucket Sound. Less crowded than Hardings, with warm shallow water ideal for families with small children. Resident sticker required.
Chatham Village (Main Street)
Five minutes north — Chatham Main Street has everything from boutique shopping to the Chatham Squire pub and summer band concerts at Kate Gould Park.
🏥 Nearest Medical Care
Cape Cod Hospital
27 Park Street, Hyannis — 30 min drive
24/7 Emergency Dept., Level III Trauma Center.
(508) 771-1800
24/7 Emergency Dept., Level III Trauma Center.
(508) 771-1800
Chatham Walk-In Medical
319 Orleans Road, North Chatham
Seasonal urgent care for minor injuries and illness.
Seasonal urgent care for minor injuries and illness.
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