Maine - all beaches

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About Maine

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Maine attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Georgetown

Georgetown

2 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing
Sebasco Estates

Sebasco Estates

2 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing
New Harbor

New Harbor

1 beach
Good for Sup surfing • Pet friendly • Good for Relax
Roque island

Roque island

1 beach
Wild beach • For explorers • Good for Relax
Islesford

Islesford

3 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Wells

Wells

7 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Pet friendly
Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor

4 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
York

York

6 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Arundel

Arundel

9 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Ogunquit

Ogunquit

8 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Pet friendly
Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport

8 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Pet friendly
Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach

7 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Long Island

Long Island

3 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing
Scarborough

Scarborough

8 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
South Portland

South Portland

8 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Cape Elizabeth

Cape Elizabeth

7 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Jonesport

Jonesport

3 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • For explorers
Sealand

Sealand

3 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • For explorers
Jonesboro

Jonesboro

4 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Pet friendly
Machiasport

Machiasport

4 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Pet friendly
Salsbury Cove

Salsbury Cove

1 beach
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing
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Maine Best beaches

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York Harbor beach
York Harbor beach
York Harbor beach
Good for Relax

York Harbor beach

York 2.3 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand & rocks • Crowded in season • Large low tide
5.5 Amenities index
Jasper beach
Jasper beach
Jasper beach
Good for Relax

Jasper beach

Machiasport 8 km
Pleasant
6.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray pebble • Blue water • Pebbles bottom
1 Amenities index
Hunters Beach
Good for Relax
Hunters beach

Hunters Beach

Islesford 4.3 km
Pleasant
6.3
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Secluded relax • Rocks cover • Large low tide • Rocks bottom
0.5 Amenities index
Scarborough beach
Scarborough beach
Scarborough beach
Good for Relax

Scarborough beach

Scarborough 5.6 km
Pleasant
6.3
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand & rocks • Crowded in season • Large low tide
1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Maine beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Fine sand
Fine sand
Pebble
Pebble
Rocks
Rocks
Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 28 beaches in the state.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Maine.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Maine

Great beach

Great beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
United States, Sealand 8.2 km
Little Hunters beach

Little Hunters beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Gray pebble
United States, Islesford 4.4 km
Fortunes Rocks beach

Fortunes Rocks beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Old Orchard Beach 8.7 km
Sandy River beach

Sandy River beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
United States, Jonesport 4.9 km
Lamoine beach

Lamoine beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
United States, Salsbury Cove 2.6 km
Colony beach

Colony beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United States, Kennebunkport 1.7 km
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Sandy beaches in Maine

Sand beach

Sand beach
8.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
United States, Bar Harbor 6.7 km
Ogunquit beach

Ogunquit beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Ogunquit 1 km
Mile beach

Mile beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Georgetown 3.1 km
Short Sands beach

Short Sands beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, York 4.2 km
Popham beach

Popham beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Sebasco Estates 5.9 km
Goose Rocks beach

Goose Rocks beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand
United States, Arundel 5.7 km
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Best dog friendly beaches in Maine

Pemaquid beach

Pemaquid beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
United States, New Harbor 2.4 km
Higgins beach

Higgins beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Cape Elizabeth 5.4 km
Goochs beach

Goochs beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Kennebunkport 1.7 km
Mother's beach

Mother's beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Kennebunkport 2.7 km
Bayview beach

Bayview beach
7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Old Orchard Beach 3.6 km
Roque Bluffs beach

Roque Bluffs beach
6.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
United States, Jonesboro 9.2 km
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Long beaches in Maine

Old Orchard beach

Old Orchard beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
United States, Old Orchard Beach 0.8 km
Willard beach

Willard beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, South Portland 1.1 km
Wells beach

Wells beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Wells 2.6 km
Crescent beach

Crescent beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United States, Cape Elizabeth 3.4 km
Long Sands beach

Long Sands beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
United States, York 2.8 km
Andrews beach

Andrews beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
United States, Long Island 1.3 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Maine, they are as follows:

  • The state's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 24 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 27 beaches in the state have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Maine is less than 500 meters. 27 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 1 beach are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Maine beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Maine's beaches

York Harbor beach
10 Lakshmi Patel.

This is my go-to spot! The beach is fantastic, not too big and typically not too packed. You'll find more locals than tourists since there isn't much parking available for tourists nearby. Just be mindful of high tide as it can reach the rocks.

Hunters Beach
10 Larisa D'Angelo

This beach, adorned with rocks, may go unnoticed as you traverse the rough coastline. It's situated near Park Loop Road, as you make your way back towards Jordon Pond. Parking may be limited, but the stroll down to the beach is effortless, or you can choose to stay atop the cliff and take in the breathtaking panoramic views of the beach below.

Scarborough beach
6 Jin Mei Ling

When the tide is high, the beach has a greater amount of gravel. It's a great spot to collect lovely pebbles. Additionally, there's a fresh water washing service available.

Jasper beach
10 Aria Delacroix

The gentle lapping of the waves against the rocky shore.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 17 beaches in the state, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the state is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 25.9°C and water up to 18.2°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 0.9°C and water to 5.4°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Maine? In total there are 28 beaches and the most popular is Sand beach.

Most viewed beaches of Maine

York Harbor beach

York Harbor beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
United States, York 2.3 km
Scarborough beach

Scarborough beach
6.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United States, Scarborough 5.6 km
Jasper beach

Jasper beach
6.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Blue water, Pebbles bottom
United States, Machiasport 8 km
Hunters Beach
Hunters beach

Hunters Beach
6.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
United States, Islesford 4.3 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Maine?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Maine, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 28 beaches in total, of which about 1 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Maine:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Maine?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Maine, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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How to view all beaches in Maine on map?

To view and filter by characteristics all beaches of Maine, use the link below:

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Maine?

Most of the beaches located in Maine are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Maine by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Maine:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Maine?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Maine?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Maine by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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Which beaches in Maine are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Maine according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Maine?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Maine?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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