Try exploring one of these local beaches this summer. With varying features and amenities, you’re sure to find one that is just perfect for your next family beach day.
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| Beach | Features | Parking | Amenities | Food | ADA Accessible |
| & Tips | |||||
| Biddeford Pool | Beach on one side calm waters on the other, lifeguards | yes by permit only, residents and non residents can purchase 1 day + at kiosks | Outhouse for 2024 | No | unknown, beach wheelchair pending replacement |
| Camp Ellis Beach, Saco | Small beach, easy in and out | Daily paid and permit parking | Bathrooms | General store and a seafood restaurant | Unknown |
| Crescent Beach State Park, Cape Elizabeth | Beautiful, mile-long, crescent shaped sandy shoreline | $ fee per person | Restrooms with Showers, Playground | Picnic Area, grills, often food trucks | Yes and beach wheelchairs are available |
| Ferry Beach, Scarborough | Calm protected area for littles to swim, especially at low tide | Paid lot, fills up quickly but very short walk to beach | Restrooms, showers and changing area | No | No |
| Ferry Beach State Park, Saco | Picnic area, nature trails, lifeguards | $ fee per person | Restrooms | Picnic Area, grills | Yes |
| Fortunes Rock Beach, Biddeford | 2 miles of sandy beach with lifeguards | Limited and permit only | Outhouse | No | unknown |
| Fowler Beach, Long Island (Casco Bay) | A 20 minute walk / 1 mile from the ferry terminal leads you to this beautiful beach that is well worth the adventure | Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal Parking | No | No | No |
| Kettle Cove, Cape Elizabeth | Adjacent to Crescent Beach but much smaller beach area. Walking trail around the cove, special and secluded feeling. Varied park features include easy trails, views and rocky coast. Bring bug spray. | Large lot fills quickly, easy beach access, $ fee per person | Restrooms | Stop at Kettle Cove Creamery & shack on your way out | Not entirely but there is an accessible portion |
| Higgins Beach, Scarborough | A local favorite for beach combing and surfing, parking can be a challenge and is a haul with kids. Bring a beach wagon or stroller. | Fee oer vehicle and parking is a walk | Restroom with showers | Pick up food on the way in at Higgins Beach Market | Unknown |
| Scarborough Beach State Park | Rental items available chairs, umbrellas, etc. | Fee per person and parking is a walk | Restroom with Showers | Snack Bar and occasional food trucks | Yes |
| Old Orchard Beach | Great for long walks, amusement park amenities just off the beach. Part of a 7 mile stretch of sandy beach. | Parking for a fee – municipal lots available and many other private parking options | Restrooms near the pier and amusement area, Arcade | Lots of food for purchase just off the beach. Pizza and Pier fries are local favorites. | Yes and beach wheelchairs are available |
| Outlet Beach, New Gloucester | Calm lake water recreational area with docks | Fee for entry | Outhouse and changing rooms, floating docks with slide | Ice cream and picnic area | |
| Pine Point Beach, Scarborough | Great for long walks, hermit crabs often seen at low tide at sandbar | $ fee per car, lot is very close to beach | Restrooms and showers | Emma’s Eats Snack bar at parking lot | No |
| Popham Beach, Phippsburg | Picturesque long stretches of sandy beach but tides are strong. Explore the forts while you’re there. | Plenty of parking with overflow options, fee per person. | Restrooms and changing | Picnic area, restaurants and ice cream nearby | Yes , beach wheelchairs available |
| Range Pond State Park, Poland | Calm pond water, rocky tidepools, salt marshes, sandy beaches. Tidal lagoon offers sheltered swimming area for young children. | $ Plenty of parking | Restrooms and changing, playground | Picnic tables and charcoal grills available, food trucks | Yes |
| Reid State Park, Georgetown | Bigger waves, rocks to explore | $ Fee per person | Restroom and changing | No, but there is a Picnic area | yes |
| Sandy Point Beach, Cousins Island Yarmouth | Small tidal beach great for a quick pit stop or exploring | Small dirt parking area is free | no | no | no |
| Seawall Beach, Phippsburg | Secluded, bring bugspray for the hike in and planty of water. | Very Limited parking, Plan to hike to beach. Strollers ok but no bikes. | no | no | no |
| Sebago Lake State Park, Songo Beach | Lifeguard, warm, clear & calm water… but small beach- wooded river trail | $ fee per person | Restroom, playground | Picnic Area, grills and concessions | Yes, beach wheelchairs available |
| Winslow Park, Freeport | Beach is part of a campground but accessible daily by the public for a fee | Day Use parking, $ fee per person | Restroom, playground | Picnic Area | Unknown but at least partially |
| Willard Beach, South Portland | Sandy beach with easy access to Spring Point Shoreway where you can also visit Fort Preble and Spring Point Light. | Free at lot off of Willow street or on the SMCC campus | Restroom with Showers, playground | Snack Bar, Picnic Tables | Yes |
