Beaches

Stretch out on the sand beside a lulling ocean, or don a surfboard and brave the waves. Choice Hotels^® offers a variety of locations near a selection of beautiful Maine beaches.

Along the Southern Maine Coast (Maine Beaches)

Ogunquit Beach
Beach Street
Ogunquit, ME   03907
207-646-2939

There's no way you'll want to miss seeing Ogunquit Beach, which has been consistently rated among the top ten beaches in America. See the Maine coastline as never before at Ogunquit, which encompasses a three-mile-long coastline and is served by three beach entrances.

Old Orchard Beach
Grand Avenue
Old Orchard Beach, ME   04064
207-934-2900

Traveling down Grand Avenue, guests will run into Old Orchard Beach, a locale where the blue hits the sand and people from the world around gawk in wonder at the vibrant beauty contained within this expanse. Enjoy seven miles of sandy beachfront views, thrill and relaxation. Afterwards, be sure not to miss out on the ocean pier, which comes complete with accommodations, restaurants, and shops.

Along the MidCoast

Thomas Point Beach Park
29 Meadow Road
Brunswick, ME   04011
207-725-6009

At Thomas Point Beach Park, guests to Maine will be enticed to enjoy the world-class beaches of Maine like never before. Make the 85 sprawling acres which comprise Thomas Point Beach Park your backyard for a day, and get some sand in your hair as you explore the gorgeous Maine coastline. Saunter down to the snack bar and gift shop when you get hungry for a souvenir, or simply swim, picnic, or play on the expanse which makes this park such a popular MidCoast Maine destination.

Damariscotta Lake Park
8 State Park Road
Jefferson, ME   04348
207-549-7600

At 17 acres, Damariscotta Lake State Park may be small in size. But the legendary Maine beauty and the rampant tranquility afforded guests to the park will make up for that. Providing stunning views of Damariscotta Lake, the park offers something for everyone. Water-lovers will take to the lake's glistening blues, and sports fanatics will enjoy a day of athleticism on the playing field. Picnic tables and grills and a small playground make this an essential family destination in the Maine outdoors.

In Downeast & Acadia

Acadia National Park
Eden Street
Hulls Cove
Bar Harbor, ME   04609
207-288-3338

Want to experience the rugged and rocky coastline of Maine like never before? Take a trip to Acadia National Park, where Maine's mythic beauty is on full display along some of the most visually stunning coastline in the country. This expanse of 47,000 acres doesn't stop at the beach, however; visitors will want to hike past mountains made of granite, lakes and ponds, and woodlands that provide a diverse habitat for an array of wildlife and vegetation.

West Quoddy Head Lighthouse
Quoddy Head State Park
Lubec, ME   04652
207-733-2180

Guests to the beautiful state of Maine will want to stop at West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, where they can proudly exclaim that they are standing on the easternmost point of land in continental America. Quoddy Head state park is host to this eastern extremity, and guests will have no choice but to admire the lighthouse: built in 1808, its distinctive tower is painted in a quintessential red-and-white stripes scheme.

In Greater Portland & Casco Bay

Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
425 Wolfe's Neck Road
Freeport, ME   04032
207-865-4465

Wolfe's Neck Woods are home to some of the most beautiful coastline that Maine has to offer. Winding along a hiking trail through the dense forestry of the state of Maine is where visitors to the park can experience a beautiful panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean and Casco Bay. Paths also converse with the Harraseeket River, one of the major aquatic by-ways of Maine.

Two Lights Beach Park
66 Two Lights Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME   04107
207-799-5871

At Two Lights State Park in the beautiful Greater Portland & Casco Bay region of Maine, guests are afforded a beautiful plot of land directly situated overlooking the Maine shoreline. Wander alongside lapping water, or mosey on over to one of 60 picnic sites. Are the kids already full? Rest assured of their entertainment at the children's playground.

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