Explore / Adventures
On the Water
Mid Coast Maine is the perfect spot to get on the water and explore. From beaches to bays, there are countless ways to adventure.
Whether you're looking to unwind on soft sand, explore rocky headlands, or paddle alongside seals, there's a perfect spot waiting for you on the water.
Coastal Escapes
Thomas Point Beach
Beautiful Thomas Point Beach has much more to offer than just a day in the sun. You will find a clean, sandy beach, large playground area for kids of all ages, 85 acres to play volleyball, softball, or your favorite summertime games. Thomas Point Beach can handle any special event like family reunions, picnics, company outings or wedding receptions. See for yourself why Thomas Point Beach is called “The cleanest and prettiest little park in New England”.
Ogunquit Beach
One of the best known beaches in Maine, Ogunquit Beach stretches three miles long and covers the area near the Village of Ogunquit and the Ogunquit River. Ogunquit Beach is a great place for families to play in the sand, explore the shoreline at low tide, and fly a kite in the summer heat. Explore the famous Marginal Way, three-mile path that stretches along the Maine coast, featuring several opportunities to eat great Maine Lobster, explore local shopping, or take out a boat to explore the waterways.
Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach is a lively seaside destination known for its seven miles of sandy shoreline, classic pier, and nostalgic amusement park right on the beach. With its vibrant boardwalk, oceanfront dining, and summer fireworks, it’s the perfect place for family fun or a playful coastal escape.
Goose Rocks Beach
For generations, families have been enjoying Goose Rocks Beach and its miles of white sandy beaches, stunning views of the Atlantic and the islands, harbor seals sunning themselves, and a place to soak up the sun. Whether you come for vacation, are a summer resident, or live here year-round, Goose Rocks Beach becomes a special spot for all who experience it.
Hermit Island
Hermit Island offers a rustic, unplugged coastal escape with sandy beaches, wooded campsites, and stunning sunset views over the Atlantic. Tucked away on a secluded peninsula, it’s a favorite for nature lovers seeking quiet, beauty, and a bit of adventure off the beaten path.
Popham Beach
Bordering the south side of the mouth of the Kennebec River, Popham Beach State Park is truly one of Maine’s rare geologic landforms. Sunbathers relaxing on Popham’s sands can see Fox and Wood islands offshore, and the Kennebec and Morse rivers border each end of the beach. Facilities include bathhouses, fresh-water solar rinse-off showers, and charcoal grills.
Seaspray Kayaking
Explore the beauty of sea kayaking along Maine’s sparkling coast. Paddle alongside harbor seals, ospreys, eagles, and a wide variety of other wildlife. Seaspray kayaking offers hourly, daily, multi-day, and weekly kayak rentals as well as instructional courses, including stand up paddle boarding, kayak fishing classes, kayak rolling, and more.
Reid State Park
Reid State Park is Maine’s first state-owned saltwater beach. Each year, thousands of visitors enjoy the park’s long, wide sand beaches, which are rare in Maine. Enjoyed as a recreational resource, the beaches are also essential nesting areas for endangered least terns and piping plovers and resting and feeding areas for other shorebirds.
From the top of Griffith Head, a rocky headland overlooking the park, visitors can view sweeping seascapes and spot the lighthouses on Seguin Island, The Cuckolds, and Hendricks Head.
Winslow Park
Winslow Park and Campground offers 100 campsites and wooded trails with views of the Harbor and Casco Bay, rental picnic shelters, picnic tables, grills, a tidal beach, and a boat launch for anything from trailered boats to canoes and kayaks. Winslow Park also offers a Summer concert series with local bands.
Lands End Beach
Land’s End Beach, at the tip of Bailey Island, offers breathtaking views of the open Atlantic, rugged coastline, and nearby island chains. With its rocky charm, wild roses, and peaceful atmosphere, it’s an ideal spot for a scenic stroll or a moment of quiet reflection by the sea.
