Beaches
Maine's Mid Coast has spectacularly beautiful beaches
2 listings
Phippsburg, ME
Popham Beach State Park
711 Popham Road - ME Route 209 207-389-1335Spacious sand beach is located on the south side of the mouth of the Kennebec River in Maine. Big rollers attract both swimmers and surfers. Swimmers should be wary of strong surf and rip tides and stay near lifeguards. Visitors can walk to Fox Island at low tide. Shell collecting is a popular pastime. Lifeguards on duty during the summer. Facilities include bathhouses, freshwater showers, picnic area with charcoal grills, and trails.
Open: Year-round, 9am - Sunset unless otherwise posted.
Brunswick, ME
Thomas Point Beach
Meadow Road (off Route 24) 207-725-6009Beautiful 85-acre park overlooking Maine’s Thomas Bay. Salt water swimming, picnicking, playground, snack bar, gift shop, camping area are all available activities. Home of the Maine Highland Games and Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival. Open mid-May to mid-September. Check the schedule on their website for scheduled events & activities.