BEACHES & PARKS

Explore Old Orchard Beach Area Beaches & Parks

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Relax on the Beach or Get Out and Explore

We don’t want to brag, but Old Orchard Beach is home to the best beaches in Maine. After all, “Beach” is in our name. With 9 pristine beaches spanning 7+ miles of sand along Saco Bay, from Pine Point Beach to Camp Ellis Beach on the mouth of the Saco River, we have a beach to fit your every mood. And if you’re not feeling like a beach day, then get out and explore some of Maine’s natural surroundings by visiting one of our local parks or scenic nearby state parks.

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Beachgoers at Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach is a great place for swimming and sunbathing, but you will also find people bodysurfing, playing volleyball, kayaking, jetskiiing, and just strolling along the 7 mile beachfront.

1 Old Orchard Street
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064

Pine Point Beach in Scarborough Maine

Pine Point Beach

A long sandy beach on Saco Bay that extends from the jetty at Pine Point to Old Orchard Beach. This sandy, 4-mile-long beach popular with families offers equipment rentals & a snack bar.

Pine Point
Scarborough, ME 04074

Grand Beach

A small stretch of sandy beach that sits between Pine Point Beach in Scarborough and Surfside Beach in Old Orchard that offers some of the best swimming with water temps in the high 60’s throughout July and August.

95 East Grand Avenue
Scarborough, ME 04074

Surfside Beach

A small stretch of sandy beach that sits between Grand Beach in Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach that offers some of the best bodysurfing and windsurfing in Maine.

Surfside Beach
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064

Ocean Park Beach in Old Orchard Beach Maine

Ocean Park Beach

This beach area is in Ocean Park, a historic cottage community. The beach runs along the seven mile stretch of Old Orchard Beach.

Temple Ave., Ocean Park
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064

Kinney Shores Beach

Kinney Shores beach is located off Seaside Avenue on Saco Bay. There are lifeguards on duty during the day from the end of June until the middle of August.

Seaside Avenue
Saco, ME 04074

Bayview Bech in Saco Maine

Bayview Beach

Bayview Beach is a small stretch of sandy beach that sits between Kinney Shores Beach and Ferry Beach in Saco. Bayview is a quiet beach, perfect for sunbathing and beach combing. Lifeguards are stationed from 10 am to 5 pm every day.

187 Bayview Road,
Saco, ME 04072

Ferry Beach

Ferry Beach is located within Ferry Beach State Park. At the beach you can enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean, go for a swim, dig for clams, or go beach combing.

95 Bayview Road,
Saco, ME 04072

Camp Ellis Beach

A small quiet sandy beach located at the mouth of the Saco River on Saco Bay in Saco Maine. Great for beachcombing or just sunbathing.

7-5 North Avenue, Camp Eillis
Saco ME 04072

Ferry Beach State Park in Saco Maine

Ferry Beach State Park

Ferry Beach State Park is a fantastic park for family outings offering an astounding sandy beach, stunning nature trails, and beautiful picnic areas – a quiet place to relax if you want to dodge the crowds of the neighboring beaches.

95 Bayview Road
Saco, ME 04072
207-283-0067

Scarborough Marsh in Scarborough Maine

Scarborough Marsh

Scarborough Marsh Audbon Center provides guided and self-guided walks along a nature trail as well as canoe tours and exhibits that allow visitors to explore the habitat and wildlife of Maine’s largest salt marsh.

92 Pine Point Rd
Scarborough, ME 04074
207-883-5100

Guild Park

Guild Park is a 10 acre old-growth white pine and spruce grove located in the Ocean Park community of Old Orchard Beach. It offers scenic walking trails and a covered footbridge.

74 Temple Avenue
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064

Veteran's Memorial Park in Old Orchard Beach Maine

Veteran's Memorial Park

In addition to a ball field, basketball and tennis courts and playground, this community park in downtown Old Orchard Beach features a monument honoring veterans.

4 Heath Street
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064

Rotary Park

This is a 72-acre riverside park with walking trails, sports fields & playgrounds, plus a fresh water beach for swimming and boat launch on the Saco River in nearby Biddeford.

Parkview Court
Biddeford, ME 04005

Clifford Park

This recreation area includes a playground, basketball court and picnic area. There is an extensive network of trails for hiking and mountain biking for riders of all ability levels.

130 Pool Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
207-283-0841

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Discover the best of Old Orchard Beach with our travel blog highlighting special travel tips, sightseeing suggestions and local interest stories to make the most of your trip. We bring you insigthful articles about unique places, kid-friendly activities, and local entertainment that will help in planning your trip.

Entrance to Ferry Beach at Ferry Beach State Park
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Exploring Ferry Beach State Park

Ferry Beach State Park is a fantastic park for family outings offering an astounding sandy beach and scenic nature trails.

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Canoes at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center in Scarborough Maine
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A Canoe Trip Through Scarborough Marsh

The Scarborough Marsh is a great place to explore the state’s largest salt water marsh and natural habitat by canoe.

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People sunbathing at Old Orchard Beach
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A Day at the Beach on Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach is the perfect location to sit back and relax and catch some Summer sun on Maine’s most popular beach.

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