Beautiful and private (at least in late September). So happy to have randomly discovered!read more

The nicest beach that we visited in the Kennebunkport area. Clean and spacious. Parking is limited.read more

This may be one of my favorite areas in Wells next to the Estuarine. But def my fav beach. Plenty…read moreof space and tho popular not over crowded. There is town parking 1/3 mi from the beach at $5/hr or just ride your bike. We actually had a whale pod sighting today!

If you want a quieter beach than the madness of Ogunquit, then come to Drake's Island beach,…read morequieter, more locals and very laid back, I spent a whole day here by myself. Kennebunkport, Wells, Ogunquit and York are all side-by-side seaside communities along the Maine coast and they all have their own beaches as well. It really depends on what you're looking for but if you want a locals-only beach then this would be it. Also if you plan on swimming and not just dipping in quickly, try to find a spot on the estuary side as opposed to the ocean side, the water is easily 20 degrees warmer on the estuary side. Parking here is at about $5 /30 minutes and paid by machine and credit card only.

This is a beautiful beach, parking can be tough though. Otherwise the beach is great for walks and…read morea short swim!

I absolutely LOVE visiting this beach. It is a bit off the beaten path, with about 15-20 spots for…read morecars to park right up against the wall to the beach. There are handicapped spots available as well as a mat that extends over the soft sand of the beach onto the hard sand for those who are wheelchair bound or handicapped, or for those who just wish to avoid walking in the soft sand. There are 4 porta-potties right at the start of the beach as well which are always spic and span (I am always on the lookout for a clean porte-potty given how much driving I do!). You do need a parking pass in order to park there from 6/15 through October I believe, but I believe there are a few spots of street parking one street over. There is a cute little playground here for the kiddos which is slightly off to the right as you're looking at the beach. A great little hideaway spot, even if you're just driving by! The views are breathtaking and the vibe is chill. Highly recommend.

This picturesque park is the perfect place for a walk. The mostly flat, 1 mile loop is not…read moreparticularly buggy and there are lookout points with benches if you need a rest or just want to sit and enjoy the view. It also creates the perfect place for reflection, perhaps to meditate or journal. Pro Tip - Grab a flyer from the Visitor Center or look up the website on your phone before you start the trail so you know what each marker on the trail means. The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is also dog friendly. Although, there really isn't a trashcan to throw away potty bags. It's usually not too busy when I've been there, but I'm usually there in the morning. When you start the trail, there is info on Rachel Carson's environmental contributions and life along with what wildlife you might see during your walk. There is a small parking lot. I haven't had trouble finding parking before; although, I'm not sure if it's the timing of when I've been there or if it just seems to be a locals place that the tourists haven't discovered yet.

I once again visited this NWR shortly after sunrise and once again had the trail to almost to…read moremyself. The other visitors, though a few may have been residents, were a multitude of gulls, a pair of chipmunks, one great blue heron and a kingfisher. 3 Claps.

This was amazing. I'm so glad we decided to go down the coast and take this walk. We decided to go…read moreat sunrise. Although there was overcast, it was still a beautiful walk. I imagined the people who walked this jetty every single day and I was jealous. We didn't tour the lighthouse but we've seen plenty of lighthouses. We've never seen one out a mile though. Don't miss this gem! Be sure to use the bathroom before coming here as we did not see any portapods. Also, wear shoes with hood support. We saw a few wearing flip flops; so t know how they did it. I wouldn't take the risk of tripping.

The ending to a perfect day in Maine? Watching the sunset from a jetty of course!…read more After spending the day exploring coastal areas in southern Maine, we decided to walk the jetty near Wells Harbor/York Beach. We didn't know what to expect when we discovered this spot - so when you come know that there are two jetty's. One you can access from the elongated, sandy parking area on Foster Ln (which was free to use and deserted when we came in early November); and, one you can access from a bigger, concrete parking area at the end of Atlantic Ave (beyond Sage Fishing Charters - it's pay to park here, but I don't know if that's just during the height of the summer season). These jetty's are long (I read somewhere that they're over a mile) stone breakwaters that stretch out relatively far from land into the Atlantic. It's beautiful to walk down and back as you get stunning views of Wells Harbor, the beach on either side, and great for bird watching too (we were captivated by some sanderlings!). It's important to be mindful when walking on jetty's though - these big boulders have crevices between them, so "mind the gap"; if the ocean is rough, you might also get soaked from waves crashing against them! Absolutely worth seeing, especially in the shoulder season when it's got that much more serene, humble feeling to it!

Great, family friendly beach in Kennebunkport! There was also a ton of sea glass and plenty of…read moreparking spaces around.

Nice family friendly beach in Kennebunk. Street parking only so to get a spot you really need to…read moreget here by 930ish during peak summer months. Coolers, umbrellas, boogie boards and surfing are allowed. Ven better, dogs are also permitted on the beach and it's packed with man's best friends just about every morning and early evening. From June 15 through Labor Day, dogs are only allowed on the beaches before 9AM and after 5PM. Dogs must be under voice control or on a leash. Plenty of beaches to choose from in the area and I think this is one of the better ones.

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.

Beautiful beach. The water is quite cold, but it's in Maine, so no surprise. Love all the rocks and…read morepuddles around too!!!!

Beautiful 7 miles of long sandy beach, in the town they call the friendliest in Maine! Limited free…read moreparking but there are spots, otherwise pay the meters. Ocean smell can't be beat, so refreshing! So much do do when walking the beach, from shops and nearby restaurants... but nothing beats a good old fashioned casual clam shack with a nice cold beer. After all the food hit up a nature trail that's right there. With so many beaches this is a must see.

This place is a spectacular Nature hike taking you through some amazing trails to the Estuarine and…read moresalt marshes. Great trails and wood plank walks make this a easy and enjoyable experience for all

Came on a Tuesday afternoon. There's barns…read more Some museums which were closed. A visitor center which was closed. It's free because it's off season. Plenty of paths. One leads to the beach Ok to pass the time

We rented a cute cottage in Wells with a pool. It was clean, perfectly stocked and Kim at Ocean…read moreDreams was very helpful. We'll rent again!

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