Surfside Beach
A 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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Surfside Beach Details
A 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. Due to heavy fog, Lindbergh and his guide became disoriented while heading to Portland Airport, so they decided to land on this section of the beach which was known to have a natural runway during low tide. This is because Lindbergh knew Harry Jones, a pioneer aviator, who operated a hanger on the beach between 1919 to 1930. For years, Harry would offer 25-minute plane rides around Prouts Neck for $5
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Surfside Beach
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1.0 mi away
Snowberry Ocean View Park
A tiny town-owned park with benches, a water fountain, and access to Pine Point Beach.
1.3 mi away
Pine Point Beach
Slightly less crowded section of beach to the north of Old Orchard Beach.
1.3 mi away
Avenue 5 Right-of-Way
A short public path which accesses the mudflats, which is popular with local clam diggers.
1.4 mi away
Old Orchard Beach
Seven miles long Old Orchard Beach will throw visitors back into a classic movie set upon the shores of New England.
1.5 mi away
Pine Point Boat Launch
Two full-tide, paved ramps are located on the western side of the Scarborough River.
