Ogunquit Beach is a wide stretch of soft white sand. The…read morehistoric downtown area is filled with charming local shops, great spots to eat, and classic New England buildings. Walking along the scenic Marginal Way cliff path gives you breathtaking views of the crashing waves below. It is a wonderful, lively destination for a relaxing getaway by the sea. The welcoming coastal vibe makes it a place you will want to visit over and over again.

One of my favorite beaches in the world! Love walking the entire stretch of the beach from Ogunquit…read moreto Wells, about 3.5 miles in each direction. Ogunquit beach has a very gradual slope which makes it perfect for long walks - you don't get the feeling that you are walking on a slant. It's absolutely gorgeous, with large sandy expanses, especially at low tide. There are often flocks of sandpipers, which I love to watch as they run so quickly over the sand and search for food. Ogunquit Beach is especially nice in the off season - the crowd spreads out over the area so you never feel as if people are on top of you like you might in the peak season. There is a parking lot that is free from November-March, and you can also easily walk to the beach from in town. Next to the parking lot there is a covered area with chairs and benches which are perfect for just relaxing by the ocean. There are also a couple of restaurants, a snack bar, a beach store, and an ice cream shop very close by.

Beautiful spot in York! Beautiful views- there's a beach with life guards and a grassy area with…read moresome paths to walk on and benches. Great place for walking and a great place to bring a chair and hang out. There's a lot to park in but I think it's permit parking only. There's metered parking on the street that you pay with the park mobile app.

Peaceful delightful beach/park. Statues, trail, benches, life guard, and rest rooms. A daytime of…read morefun for everyone

A favorite beach of mine for many years. This is one of the beaches in York Maine, and one of the…read moremore popular ones I'd say. In addition to being able to enjoy a beach day at the lovely Atlantic, you can enjoy various activities--shopping, arcade, food, etc. There's plenty of hotels and motels right on the beach, plus the beautiful Union Bluff Hotel. There's a large parking lot and you now pay on your phone for parking. They also have a bathroom in the parking lot for public use. If you want more of a grown up beach with less public attractions, you might prefer Long Sands beach just up the road. It was cool bringing my boyfriend here as this was one of the first places in Maine my family took me too when I was a baby. All in all, a classic beach spot in Maine.

Great beach, family friendly, good facilities, life guard staffed. Plenty of food options. Parking…read moreis a bit tight so earlier the better.

Update Aug 2016... Voodoo Beach lives on. While slamming some brews and clam strips at Forbes I…read morefound some top secret paperwork. This chart detailed information regarding when the beach would be present and when it would go away. I can only assume that this was accidentally left behind by a member of the CIA, the FBI, the NOAA, or Trump/Pence 2016. There's no way OBummer could have published the government's schedule for the ocean; he's always on vacation (per Fox News). New for 2016 I've discovered the game of Cornholio played by America's youth. They throw sacks at each others' holes all day in an attempt to get points. I find this game confusing, frustrating, entertaining, and intoxicating. Game on Wayne! Game on Garth!

Perfect beach to getaway from crowds. Very relaxing for couples and small families! However,…read moreparking is VERY limited, which is something I've noticed in Maine.

This review is intended for loud tourists from MA that don't know how to park their Abrams…read moretank-sized car. DO NOT GO THERE. If someone has told you that this is a beautiful beach park with fabulous views, they were dead wrong. If you think it might be a great place to fire up a grill and relax, you are sorely mistaken. If you got the crazy idea in your head that this would be the perfect way to spend a summer day, I say, no way, Jose. This place is not for you. Keep on trucking in your monstrous SUV. The fried dough at Old Orchard Beach is calling out to you.

After a long car ride there was nothing more I wanted to do than put my feet in the ocean. I was…read moredrawn here before I knew I needed to be here. Not seeing the ocean in over two years I was in desperate need to have that sand between the toes moment I had been missing. From where I was staying I had many choices of beaches to discover, but I am so glad that it was this one that I did discover. Getting here was a bit tricky for me, but with determination anything is possible. When I arrived to the area where everyone was parking, I see that I was not the only one that had the idea to head the beach that day. I parked and started trekking my way to the beach. It's a beautiful short walk from where you park. Along the way you get to see a lot of the great people that live in the area. Each one of them at least smiled at me as we passed. One even said that it is beautiful back there and I was going to enjoy myself. She did not lie. Like many said, this is an old fort. So there is some history to this place. Which makes it that much more of a beautiful place. As soon as I reached the beach area I didn't look around much, I just b-lined it to the beach, kicked off my shoes and stood there and waited for that rush of water over my feet. The type where you feel shocked because of the temperature difference, but one that relieves all the stress you have been feeling. Nearing sunset this place affords some pretty great pictures to be taken. The pier allows you to venture out onto the water without having to swim your way out. Even though the water is a bright green you can see all the way to the bottom. Man, this is exactly what I needed on a vacation. Sun, sand and surf. Breathing in that salty air really cleared my mind.

Beautiful long stretch of beach in York, Maine. There are public restrooms as well as showers at…read moreone part of the beach. Some parts of the beach are rocky during high tide as the water covers the sand. Overall a beautiful place to relax.

Great local beach if you can find parking. Parking in the summer is a nightmare!…read more Make sure you come very early to get a spot or book a room in one of the hotels along the beach so you can have parking.

Delicious lobster rolls. Huge pieces of lobster meat in each sandwich. Well worth the price. We…read moreexperienced long lines but they moved quickly.

We loved this beach, the water was crystal clear. When we went in it was beatiful and the water was…read morenot freezing but still cold. I also appreciated the walk from our motel to the beach. No need to park car with could be pricey. It's a family beach and very relaxing. We loved low tide and walked a lot! Great beach I forgot to mention they have bathrooms as well which were very clean!

After seeing and hearing how busy Ogunquit Beach is we were pleased to hear from a local about York…read moreBeach (about a 15 drive from Ogunquit). The parking lot is by permit only but there is plenty of free street parking around (apparently the 2 Hour Parking signs are not enforced). The beach is very deep/wide (not sure the right descriptor for distance from sand to waterline) - a few 100 feet at low tide but only 10 feet or so at high tide. There are free restrooms and an outdoor shower head/foot wash station. Lifeguard on duty as well. There are some large kelp beds in the water but if you go out past them, the water is clear - we saw various clam shells and a few stripped bass swimming.

every five seconds the water was barely above my ankles and the lifeguards kept whistling at me…read morewhen there was like seven year-old were more deep than me. They weren't surfboarders. Just normal kids this has happened every single time I've been there. The waves were not high. They weren't. strong

Something about this beach is magical. This is the most amazing beach for kids. Water is shallow,…read moreand still. Feels as warm as swimming in the lake. Hermit crabs and little shrimps for kiddos to see. You're allowed to fly kites, you can dig for clams, there is minimal sea gulls, and there's an awesome sand bar. Someone told me it's a great spot for bird watching early in the morning as well. When we come here I'm in the water with my 2 year old almost the ENTIRE time because it's so comfortable. LOVE IT!!!! only negative is that there are horseflies Just wear/bring bug spray I think parking is $15 per car until 3pm and after 3pm it's $5. We have a beach pass we got at Scarborough town hall for $40 because we're residents of Scarborough. Pays for itself very quickly!

My first and last time at the beach in 2020. It was also my first time at a Maine beach and I had…read moreno idea how clean and serene they were. I guess I'm just used to all the garbage and crowds along the Jersey Shore. The only downside is that parking is a bit pricey, at $20 a pop. But if you are an early bird and can make it there before I think either 8 or 9, then parking is only $5. Since we came on a Tuesday (at around noon), there weren't much people around, which was super nice. The weather for that day was only forecasted at the low 70s with some clouds, but it turned out to be a great beach day. It was warm, but not sweltering. Warm enough to go in the water - but only if you're brave. The water was icy cold. But after a while, you just become numb and don't even notice it (lol). There aren't really any waves but there is a very strong current so you definitely don't want to mess around with that. I never went out further than past my stomach, especially since I don't swim very well. Even just standing there with the water up to my waist, I could feel the currents pulling me. The best part of this beach is that it's only a 20-minute drive from Portland. We were visiting for the week and staying in Downtown, and didn't want to drive far to get to a beach so Ferry Beach was perfect for us. If I lived in the area, I would totally get a season pass.