Sand Beach
A popular beach where visitors can swim, but beware, the waters are icy cold, even in summer.
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Sand Beach Details
Sand Beach is inviting for sunbathers, but swimmers should be aware that the ocean temperature here is chilly even at the height of summer. The water temperature rarely exceeds 55 degrees (13 degrees Celsius). If you do jump in, you'll find that the beach has a shallow slope and fine sand. The dunes are off limits, however, there is a small river which cuts through the beach and makes for a nice wading pool for young children. Lifeguards staff the beach throughout the summer season. There are large restrooms and changing facilities located near the parking lot.
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Sand Beach is inviting for sunbathers, but swimmers should be aware that the ocean temperature here is chilly even at the height of summer.
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Sand Beach
A scenic beach nestled between the mountains and rocky shores on the east side of Mount Desert Island.
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Sand Beach
The Island Explorer operates on Mount Desert Island June 23 through October 11, 2021. Fall service begins the last week in August.
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Sand Beach Restrooms
This is a larger, permanent restroom located in the main parking lot for Sand Beach.
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Sand Beach
There is a view of the beach, but there is no beach access from this vantage point.
