Kennebunkport
#1 in Best Maine Beaches
Rest and relaxation await you in Kennebunkport. With stunning views of Timber Island, clean white sands and gentle waves, Goose Rocks Beach offers an atmosphere more reminiscent of a Caribbean island than southern Maine. Protected by an offshore barrier reef, this beach is perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day or watching sunbathing seals. Other noteworthy beaches include pebbly Colony Beach and Gooch’s Beach, a dog-friendly stretch of sand known for its excellent surfing conditions and roomy shoreline. When you’re not at the beach, drive past Walker’s Point, where the Bush family’s summer home is located.
Wells
#2 in Best Maine Beaches
Often called the «friendliest town in Maine» by locals, the coastal community of Wells is the definition of a quiet beach town. Wells Beach is separated from the mainland by the Webhannet River and boasts sand dunes, sea grass and miles of uninterrupted coastline at low tide. Drake’s Island Beach is ideal for bodyboarding and leisurely walks, while Crescent Beach has tide pools filled with crabs and other critters. When you need a break from the sun, you’ll find more than 25 antique shops in Wells selling everything from period furniture to fine china and handmade quilts.
