Maine - Beaches in South Coast

Ferry Beach State Park
Bay View, ME  04072
Phone: 207-283-0067  207-624-6080 (Off season)

Miles of white sand beaches between the Saco River and Pine Point; swimming; changing room; picnic area. Admission fee charged.

Fortunes Rocks Beach
Fortunes Rocks Road
Biddeford, ME  04005

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Popular salt water swimming beach, two miles long. Birdwatching nearby

Goose Rocks Beach
Granite Point Road
Kennebunkport, ME  04046

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Salt water swimming beach with salt marsh and bird watching. Parking is limited

Cape Neddick Beach
Shore Road
Cape Neddick Village, ME  03903

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Also known as Passaconaway Beach. Rocky beach, popular with local people. No facilities. Metered parking near the beach

Swimming Holes

Swimming holes can be found in or near rock quarries, streams, gorges, and waterfalls. Most are pristine, uncrowded, and surrounded by beautiful woods and forests. For details, see the web site www.SwimmingHoles.info

The Beaches of Ogunquit
Beach Street
Ogunquit, ME  03907
Phone: 207-646-2939

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Ogunquit’s salt water beaches extend three miles and have three entrances. At the south is the main beach, accessible off Beach Street in downtown Ogunquit. The next beach to the north is the Footbridge Beach, off Borne Lane. The northernmost beach of Moody Beach. Parking and a trolley stop at each beach. Each of these entrances have parking and a trolley station stop.

Two Lights State Park
7 Tower Dr.
Cape Elizabeth, ME  04107
Phone: 207-799-5871

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Just right for visitors who enjoy the state’s legendary rocky coast. Sweeping views of Casco Bay and the open Atlantic. Picnic tables on the hills facing the ocean afford spectacular views of the ocean. Visitors can watch ships sailing into and out of Portland Harbor.

Kennebunk Beach
Kennebunk, ME  04043

Sand beach that is popular for swimming and surfing. Roadside parking. No services.

Long Sands Beach
Route 1A
York, ME  03903

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Long, sandy beach on Route 1A, with section set aside for surfing. Popular with families. Lifeguards on duty during the summer, bathhouse, restrooms. Limited parking at meters along the road.

Moody Beach
Ocean Avenue
Moody, ME  04054
Phone: 207-646-2451

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Popular salt water swimming beach.

Old Orchard Beach
Grand Avenue
Old Orchard Beach, ME  04064
Phone: 207-934-2500

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Salt water sandy beaches extend for seven miles. Facilities include amusement parks, ocean pier with accommodations, restaurants, and shops.

Peaks Island Beach
Peaks Island, ME  04108

Located on Peaks Island, a short ferry ride offshore from Portland. Long, rocky shore and tranquil beach, Spectacular vistas.