Willard Beach is small cove with about 4 acres of sand beach, and pretty views of stone forts and a lighthouse. There is a parking lot on Willow Road, which is off of the small circular turn around which marks the beach entrance. There is also some street parking where Willow ends on Preble. There […]
Old Orchard is probably the most popular beach in Maine, and could be considered Maine’s version of the Jersey Shore. It has a boardwalk and amusement park, and there are lots of restaurants and tourist shops in town. The beach is overwhelmingly crowded, but if you are looking for a party atmosphere, this is the […]
There is a short, but pretty walk from the parking lot to the beach, with a well maintained boardwalk passing through a grove a trees. The beach is large and sandy, and much less crowded than the nearby Old Orchard. Their website says there are restrooms, though we didn’t see where they were. There is […]
Crescent Beach offers a large sand beach and ocean bathing. There are pretty views, and it seems to be a popular beach for children. They have concessions and picnic tables, and is a nice place to spend the day. No dogs are allowed during the summer. http://www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=4
This is a private campground that allows the purchase of day passes for their beach. It seems to be a very clean and well maintained campground, with lots of quirky features like a clock tower and an old train caboose. The swimming beach is on an inlet, and at low tide recedes quite a bit […]
Sebago Lake State Park is one of the most popular parks in Maine, and is VERY crowded on the weekends. The beach here is long, but not terribly wide (only about ten to twenty feet), and it is pretty much jam-packed with people. With that said, it is a lovely area, which is why we […]
Range Pond has a wide sand beach, and a large swimming area, which make it a popular weekend destination. They have very nice facilities, and playground and picnic areas are available. What is really cool about this beach though, is that they have a wheelchair ramp that goes into the water, which is the first time […]
This is a nice park close to downtown Bridgetown, which has a number of cute restaurants and shops. There is a dock and swimming platform, and a designated swimming area. The beach is a mixture of grass and sand, with lots of shade trees. There is an interesting dam area to the left of the […]
Reid State Park is one of the most popular beaches in Maine, but it never feels too overcrowded. This is because the parking lot size restricts the number of visitors, but it also means that you might have to wait for a spot to open. There is lifeguarded swimming at both a lagoon and on […]
Coffin Pond is a town park in Brunswick, which features a large water slide, and a medium sized swimming area. The water looks fairly shallow throughout, and is cloudy jade in color. The swimming area is fenced, and there is a small sand beach and picnic spot, and some concessions. The park would probably be […]