Beach Access, Maine State
Explore Beach Access in Maine State with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Beach Access Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Beach Access guide to compare the stops that belong together in Maine State, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Crescent BeachA 0.3-mile long rock and sand beach located on the south side of Seapoint Preserve.
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Harbor BeachA moderately-sized little sandy cove, perfect for families of all ages.
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Long Sands BeachA mile and half long stretch of pearly white sand and lapping waves.
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Short Sands BeachA small but perfectly family-friendly little beach sits adjacent to the popular Nubble Lighthouse.
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Ogunquit Beach (Riverside)A more sheltered beach along the western side of Ogunquit Beach.
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Beach Street BridgeA popular bridge for fishing, crabbing, and watching people float down the Ogunquit River.
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Footbridge BeachA less crowded section of the main Ogunquit Beach which is accessible only by a short footbridge.
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North BeachNorth Beach is the undeveloped section of Ogunquit Beach which is between Moody Beach and Footbridge Beach.
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Wells BeachA mile-long stretch of sandy beach which is bordered by numerous vacation homes.
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Middle BeachRocky shores and is a great place for visitors who wish to relax in a beach chair.
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Breakwater/Colony BeachA beach on the mouth of the Kennebunk River and opening up into the port.
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Goose Rocks BeachBeautiful white sand sloping down towards the water and offshore islands along the horizon.
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Gil Boucher Park (Biddeford Pool Beach)A large, sandy beach with grassy dunes at the backdrop which allows for some seclusion from the surrounding homes.
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Staples Street BeachA small rocky beach with limited sand used mostly by locals due to the very limited parking.
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Camp EllisA seaside neighborhood of Saco, it includes a small beach, boat launch, jetty, and extensive seawall of made of granite.
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Bay View BeachA long, sandy beach which curves around Saco Bay from Pine Point to Camp Ellis.
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Kinney Shores BeachA small sandy beach located on the south side of Goosefare Brook, which can be crossed during low tide, but beware of the rip tides.
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Ocean Park (Old Orchard Beach)This is a section of the 7-mile Old Orchard Beach is located to the south of the main beach.
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Old Orchard BeachSeven miles long Old Orchard Beach will throw visitors back into a classic movie set upon the shores of New England.
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Surfside BeachA long, wide section of the Old Orchard Beach which is famous for Charles Lindbergh's unexpected landing on the beach in the Spirit of St. Louis on July 24, 1927.
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Pine Point BeachSlightly less crowded section of beach to the north of Old Orchard Beach.
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Cliff House BeachA small cobblestone beach which is not be missed, if you can find parking.
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Davidson's BeachA short public right-of-way leads to this small gravel beach which offers excellent views of Portland Harbor.
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Willard BeachThis 4-acres sand beach is a local gem and connects Fisherman's Point with the Southern Maine Community College campus.
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Dinghy BeachA small pebble and sand beach which is good for hand-carry launches of kayaks.
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Centennial BeachA beautiful white sandy beach which is ideal for families with young children.
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Evergreen LandingA sandy beach that is very popular with locals and vacationers alike.
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South BeachAlso known as Sandy Beach, this is the most popular beach on Long Island.
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Front BeachA small beach located in front of a row of houses that is sheltered from cool off-shore breezes.
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Cleaves LandingA small, quiet beach that is a perfect spot to relax on the sand, swim, or enjoy a picnic.
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Bennett Cove Right-of-WayA town-owned right-of-way leads to a small beach which has a rock area nicknamed "The Nubble".
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Jenks LandingA town-owned road that provides access to a small sand and pebble beach.
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Chandler Cove BeachOne of the most popular beaches on the island, this crescent-like sand beach overlooks the cove between Little Chebeague and Long Island.
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Rose's Point BeachAn excellent example of a white and sandy New England beach with a wooded backdrop.
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Sandy Point BeachA local hub for paddlers, anglers, mountain bikers, and families enjoying the beach.
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Winslow Memorial ParkA small park with camping and several paths for walking overlooking Casco Bay.
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Fowler BeachVisitors here will enjoy the brisk sea breeze, ocean smells, and the sounds of seabirds and waves along the shore.
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Colonial Pemaquid BeachDating back to the 17th century early colonial settlements, the history of Colonial Pemaquid Beach is unique.
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Ash Point BeachDue to its more rocky nature, Ash Point Beach is not the most popular spot to visit, making it the perfect beach to go to for some quiet time.
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Crocketts BeachA small and not well known little spot, Crocketts Beach is at the end of Crocketts Beach Road.
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Wadsworth Cove BeachA gently sloping beach on Wadsworth Cove, the open sandy area of Wadsworth Cove Beach favors a slow flow due to the water of the Penobscot River.
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Little Hunters BeachNot somewhere anyone would recommend swimming with its heavy undertows and cold water, the shore here is rocky, surrounded by trees, and takes a short hike to reach.
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BelvinRoughly 8.5 acres, the property of Belvin was created with the primary focus of protecting the beach of Chandler's Cove.
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Little Chebeague IslandA flat and beautiful 100-acre island in the Casco Bay, Little Chebeague Island features short and easy trails totaling 1.2 miles along shores and through forests.
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Broad Cove ReserveThe 22 acres of Broad Cove feature trees, a field, and picnicking areas, with the main draw of half the acreage being located along the shoreline.
