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Maine Parks, Lakes and Beaches >Maine Beaches > Southern Maine Coast Beaches
Southern Maine Coast Biddeford, Kennebunkport, Kittery, Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach, Saco, Wells, York
Biddeford Beaches
o Biddeford Pool - Satellite View and Map - Biddeford Pool has a two-mile sandy beach with lifeguards and bird watching. Visible towards center of Hills Beach map. Get stickers for parking at Biddeford city hall.
o Fortunes Rocks Beach - Almost 4,000 yard sandy beach, visible towards bottom of Hills Beach map. Small sandy beach with lifeguards.
o Hills Beach - Small 500 yard beach for swimming and bird watching. Very little parking available.
DOGS are allowed on Biddeford area beaches BEFORE 9 A.M. and AFTER 8 P.M. For more details call Biddeford Parks & Recreation at (207) 283-0841.
Saco Beaches
o Bayview Beach - Off Seaside Avenue. Public beach maintained by City of Saco. Lifeguard in season. Restrooms and public parking.
o Diamond Riverside Boat Ramp - Not a beach, but a 6 acre park with public boat ramp, picnic tables, charcoal grills and play structure.
o Ferry Beach State Park - Miles of white sandy beaches between the Saco River and Pine Point. Changing room, picnic area, nature trails and guided nature programs available.
o Kinney Shores Beach - Off Seaside Avenue. Public beach maintained by City of Saco. Lifeguard in season. No restrooms.
DOGS are ALLOWED on Saco municipal beaches at any time with leash and clean-up. Within Ferry Beach State Park, dogs are NOT ALLOWED on the beach proper, but are allowed in the park interior with leash and clean-up.
Kennebunk Beaches
The Kennebunk beach area is comprised of three sections: Gooch's Beach, Middle Beach and Mother's Beach. There is also a separate, private beach called Parson's Beach.
o Gooch's Beach - Fine, sandy beach with gentle surf.
o Middle Beach - Rocky beach with some sandy patches.
o Mother's Beach - Sandy beach and playground. Favored for small children.
o Parson's Beach - Remote, serene (and private) beach. Reach it via Drakes Island Beach at low tide. Be sure to leave before tide comes in. . As a private beach, Kennebunk Town rules (see below) do not apply.
DOGS are allowed on Kennebunk beaches BEFORE 9 A.M. and AFTER 5 P.M. This restriction applies between June 15 until the day after Labor Day. At other times of the year, there are no restrictions other than leash and clean-up. For more info call the Kennebunk Town Office at (207) 985-2102 and select ext. 1306 for the Kennebunk Town Clerk.
Kennebunkport Beaches
The only two public beaches in Kennebunkport are Goose Rocks Beach and Colony Beach (which is very tiny).
o Goose Rocks Beach - No lifeguards or facilities. Unspoiled, un-commercialized beach.
o Colony Beach - Very small beach. Also known as Arundel Beach.
DOGS are allowed on Kennebunkport beaches BEFORE 8 A.M. and AFTER 6 P.M. This restriction applies between June 15 and September 15. At other times of the year, only leash and clean-up rules apply. For more info call the Kennebunkport Town Office at (207) 967-4243.
Ogunquit Beaches
o Ogunquit Beach - Beautiful white sandy beach. Lifeguard and restrooms.
o Foot Bridge Beach - Part of Ogunquit Beach. Reached by footbridge over Ogunquit River.
o Moody Beach
NO DOGS ALLOWED on Ogunquit Beaches from April 1 to October 1. For more info call the Ogunquit Chamber at (207) 646-2939.
o Old Orchard Beach - Satellite View and Map - As evident from the satellite view, Old Orchard Beach is long. 7 miles long. A great source for information about the area is the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce.
DOGS are allowed on Old Orchard Beach BEFORE 10 A.M. and AFTER 5 P.M. For more details call the OOB Chamber at (207) 934-2500.
Wells Beaches
o Wells Beach - Seven mile long sandy beach. Surfing areas. Free parking available. See a collection of photos with beach sounds.
o Drake's Island Beach
DOGS are allowed on Wells beaches from April 1 to June 15 when on a leash. From June 16 to September 15, dogs are only allowed BEFORE 8 a.m. and AFTER 6 p.m. For more info call the Wells Town Clerk at (207) 646-2882.
South Berwick Beaches
o Cape Neddick Beach aka Passaconaway Beach - Small beach with no facilities and limited parking. Tidal pools and sandbar exposed at low tide.
o Harbor Beach aka York Harbor Beach - Off Route 1A. Sheltered, sandy beach against a rocky shoreline. Shops and food nearby. Some parking available.
o Long Sands Beach - Off Route 1A. Family beach. Bathhouse, raft and umbrella rentals. Surfing areas. Shops and food within walking distance. Parking available.
o Short Sands Beach - Off Route 1A. Family beach. Bathhouse, playground, summer evening concerts, shops and food nearby. Metered parking available.
o Wiggley Bridge / Steadman Woods Beach - At the very York end of Route 103. There is a very small beach that people use for swimming.
DOGS are allowed to run without a leash on York beaches from Sunrise to 8 a.m. so long as owner is present with leash at hand. NO DOGS ALLOWED from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. DOGS ON LEASHES are allowed from 6 p.m. to Sunrise. These rules apply between May 20 and September 20. At other times of year, dogs are allowed on beach so long as owner is present with a leash at hand. Clean-up rules always apply. For more info call the Town of York at (207) 363-1000.
Kittery Beaches
o Crescent Beach - Small 600 yard beach.
o Fort Foster Park - Beaches, trails and picnic area.
o Seapoint Beach - Small 500 yard sandy beach near Kittery Point.
DOGS are allowed on Kittery beaches BEFORE 10 a.m. and AFTER 5 p.m. This restriction applies from June 15 to September 10. Leash and clean-up rules always apply. For more info call the Kittery Town Clerk at (207) 439-0452.
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