This is a cute little beach when it's high tide. I've come here several times over the years…read more It's typically packed on sunny days and if it's high tide good luck finding a spot. Lots of the beach is somewhat rocky so bring water shoes. The good part is that this place isn't overrun by tourists... It's fairly calm and doesn't have a ton of stores or attractions....

Amazing stay. Beautiful quiet location and accomodations! We hope to go back again soon.read more

Nice, quiet town beach There is usually a food truck nearby…read more Great for kayaking and paddling

This beach is the reason I moved to Winthrop! Situated on the end of Maranacook Lake, this little…read moretown beach is my favorite local spot for a swim, float, picnic, and family outing! In peak summer days the shore is lined with families, food trucks, kids on bikes, boaters, kayakers, and all other species of lake lovers. The waters of Maranacook Lake are clear, pristine, and brisk! The beach is easily walked to from downtown Winthrop, which is lined with cool shops, a subway, couple of eateries. The town beach is clean, nicely maintained, trash receptacles are available, lots of green space to picnic and chill. The boat launch is nearby as is a lovely park with benches and a community gazebo. On the 4th of July this is THE place to be! Amazing fireworks food trucks, and of course the Winthrop PD regularly patrols so you can take your leisure in a safe, monitored location. As a local I love using the beach in the off season. There's always tons of free parking and the Winthrop peeps are just great, kind, people who don't mind sharing their gem of a beach with out of towners who respect and abide the rules. While at the beach take a stroll, explore the neato downtown area, and soak up the sun and fun vibes! Bring the fam and chill on the shore of the beautiful Maranacook Lake. Oh! And boaters if you put in the lake check your boat and trailers for milfoil (a nasty invasive plant) it's the law in Maine. No milfoil in or out of our water bodies. Enjoy!

Pros Close to edge of town, nice restaurant near by with…read moregreat views of the bay. If your a sea glass collector there is plenty here to find. Pretty views out to the ocean. Cons Not at all sandy, very small with limited parking. Medium amount of trash and a mix of dirt/mud/ sand at the waterline. I would suggest water shoes here for sure.

There is not much of a beach, but most of the fun is getting there from the commercial center of…read moretown along the scenic Rockland Harbor trail. Once there you find a short railroad track from a bygone era, a few picnic tables and a pair of interesting sculptures. I have also witnessed a few artists attempting to capture the lovely waterfront on paper.

Awesome beach with loads of room to sit and enjoy. Small bathrooms available with running water…read more Changing rooms also available. Ample parking and a bus stop. I wish I planned more time to stay and enjoy this spot! It's a must do and take slow to take it in.

When visiting Acadia National Park in Park Loop Road., one place you must stop is Sand Beach. It's…read morebeautiful, peaceful, with cliffs, mountains, what more can you ask for. This is the largest, sandy beach on Acadia. I did not see a lifeguard when I came so be aware when swimming. Sometimes they are not present. You do have to go down stairs to get here. There is parking or you can come in the Island Shuttle that stops here. Then at night, on Sundays and Wednesdays, weather permitting, the Park Rangers put on an excellent Stargazing program to do. I came and really enjoyed it. But dress warm, bring chairs or a blanket to sit on. Whether you are visiting day or night, this beach does not disappoint !

We went to Maine and spent a week in Northeast Harbor. We tried Sand Beach, inside Acadia National…read morePark, and it was beautiful, but the July parking situation was pretty miserable. We also tried Echo Lake, which was great. (We didn't try Lake Wood, the third swimming beach in Acadia National Park.) But the boy wanted to swim in the ocean, so we tried out Seal Harbor Beach, a place my wife remembered from when she lived in Southwest Harbor in the 1990s. Parking at Seal Harbor Beach was _easy_. There's a parking lot on the north side of Peabody Drive (which is the portion of Maine Highway 3 between Seal Harbor and Northeast Harbor), and Seal Harbor Beach just across the road. There's a crosswalk that seems pretty safe. The beach is mostly sand, with some pebbles. Stanley Brook runs through the middle of the beach; it was just a trickle in July 2025. (There's an interpretative sign overlooking the brook, next to the parking lot.) The boy had at least as much fun playing with the brook's running water as with the ocean. The beach has a wooden platform moored in the water. It was somewhat away from the shore when we arrived, but by the time we were getting ready to leave it was low tide (very low, near New Moon), and the platform was just a few steps from the shore. We had a National Park pass, but because Seal Harbor Beach is outside of Acadia National Park, we didn't need it. The view is picturesque; the harbor was full of sailboats, mostly moored, but some sailing around. This isn't a five-star "best ever" beach, but given the easy access, lighter crowds, and nice view, it's a four-star "Yay, I'm a fan".

Beautiful quaint little harbor and beach. Lots of birds. A nice place to relax in the morning or…read moresunbathe in the afternoon.

I thought this spot was beautiful. Quiet. The grounds area…read morecould use some updating. But it's got water, rocks, shade trees, and a swing! Precious low key spot for some relaxing.

Nice little park. Not too busy and has a few nice trails by the water. Also picnic tables and and…read morespace to play catch or toss a football. Lots of trees for hammocking as well!

How did I not know about this place?? Fabulous. Quiet. feel sorry for the neighbors if too many…read morepeople go there.

I am not the kind of mermaid who needs to drive her car right onto the beach. I'm not into…read moretailgating. I'm not into opening the back of my vehicle to blast music and create a Daytona-esque feel. That's just me. If any of those things are appealing, then come to Stover's Cove especially on the weekend. I'm not sure this place is much of a secret. When we came it was FILLED with giant trucks (many from Massachusetts) that had emptied out contents like canopy tents, beach furniture of all kinds, eight foot tables for buffets and beer pong, corn hole, SUP, kayaks, you name it. We found what we thought was a quiet area all the way at the end of the gravelly hook-shaped land (nothing here is sandy, so don't expect a traditional beach) but were almost immediately surrounded - people a few feet to our left, right, and behind. This is a cove, so remember there are no open ocean views or waves of any kind (unless they're coming from jetskiers) which is great for the ecosystems of the salt marshes. It's very still, very warm ocean water with views of homes, trees, Harpswell Sound, and the cribstone bridge. The ocean floor is more mushy then rocky or compact. Obviously this is all nitpicky and totally preferential, but Maine is filled with so many glorious swimming and sunbathing spots, that it's really all about finding what makes you happy. Is this a free place to swim? Yes. Is parking abundant (and also free)? Yes. Is it great for kiddos who maybe are a bit nervous about swimming or the ocean? Yes. Is it suitable if you have mobility issues? Yes. Also, they permit fireworks on July 3rd, 4th, 5th and December 31st and January 1st. Definitely check it out, but be careful of driving in. Your undercarriage thanks you.

Huge parking lot and free during the off season. Looked beautiful even on a crappy day! Ventured…read more here because I was staying close by in Phippsburg. Wish I had better weather but will definitely come back when I return in October!

We came in on a perfect day, mid week. Beautiful beach and not crowded, clean bathrooms and free…read moresunscreen. There's an entrance fee, $8 for adults and $4 for children, $2 seniors, non-residents. Just beware because cell signal was spotty on the beach and you have to go to the parking lot to get a decent cell service.

Swimming, rocky but nice little spot. Not very expensive, bring a few floats and spend the day.read more

right near my house, but public area is difficult...on a steep hill. entrance into water not safe…read morefor the elderly...no handbars and slippery rock steps. i have never made it into the water so i don't know about that.

This was the first of three lighthouse we visited while staying in Camden and this one is probably…read moremy favorite of the three. It's unique in layout and they had a really cute gift shop off to the side. I love the short walk from the parking lot, location, and stairs. It's in the charming Owl's Head town and the drive in was beautiful. Definitely a place to visit if you are nearby and love lighthouses. Worth the effort and you can explore some of the small local towns and have lunch.

I did not see any owls at this state park, and I would think that the windy bluffs are not the spot…read morewhere you'd find one as they seem to prefer quiet areas. However, the views are majestic and entrance is free. There are ways to walk down to the beach, which is rocky as is typical in the region. The lighthouse itself is not regularly open for visitation, but there is a visitor center below it. The amount of trails and things to do is not enormous, but it is a great place to have open to the public to take as a sightseeing endeavor.