The Maine Beaches Visitor Guide 2020 Visitor's Guide to The Maine Beaches | Page 28

OUR BEACHES
Long stretches of
sandy beaches
intermingle with the
quintessential rocky
coastline …for more
than thirty miles
from Kittery to
Old Orchard Beach.
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Golden sun beaming down from a turquoise sky onto gleaming white sands. This is
The Maine Beaches, a place of long-sought relaxation, wide-open spaces, and sea
views beckoning you to the horizon. Sandpipers skitter with the surf, grassy dunes
whisper in the salty breeze.
Long stretches of sandy beaches intermingle with the quintessential rocky shores
of Maine—a total of more than two dozen of all kinds—for more than thirty miles
from Kittery to Old Orchard Beach. Here beaches are more than a way to spend
the day. For many they are the center of activity. A walk, a morning surf, a time of
reflection, or a full-day of fun. Time here can be very well spent beachcombing for
sand dollars, sea shells, or time softened colorful bits of glass; or merely kicking
back waiting for the incoming high tide to chase you further up the beach.
Play! It’s what the beach is for. Join in some family activities like volleyball, bocce,
and Frisbee ® . Bring a beach ball and play catch in the gentle waves. Children (and
parents) will love building giant sand castles, digging to the center of the earth,
or exploring sun-warmed tidal pools for “strange” creatures like spiky sea urchins,
shrimp, and scuttling crabs hiding under flat rocks or in the seaweed. Fill your
cooler with a few sandwiches or lobster rolls and some locally made soft drinks
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