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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Ocean Park (Old Orchard Beach) Details
This is a section of the 7-mile Old Orchard Beach is located to the south of the main beach. It was first established as a small beach community back in the 1880s. The beach near is more sloped than other sections and is known for its strong undertow. As a result, it is far less commercial and much quieter than the main beach, just to the north.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ocean Park (Old Orchard Beach)
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Ted Wells Memorial Trail
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Atlantic Way, Plymouth, and Vines Trails
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Bay View Beach
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