How to Find a Quiet Beach in Maine

There's nothing like going to the beach on a warm day; the problem is sometimes it seems like everyone else had the same idea. Where do you go to find a quiet beach in Maine? Here are some suggestions to get you started.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Consider a quiet beach near Bar Harbor. While there are not sandy beaches to speak of, the rocky Atlantic coast offers quiet places to take in the see at Acadia National Park. Hike to remote areas and you are likely to have a bit of the shoreline all to yourself.
2. Consider traveling to the Penobscot River Corrider if you are near Bangor. The area is remote, but offers a large amount of undeveloped shorelines of both rivers and lakes.
3. Consider the Holbrook Island Sanctuary on Cape Rosier if you are trying to find a quiet beach near the central coast of Maine. There is parking available, but the area is remote.
4. Consider Cape Neddick Beach if you are on the southern Maine coast. Alternately, you can find a quiet sandy stretch at Ferry Beach State Park.
5. Consider freshwater lakes. If you aren't on the coast but are trying to find a quiet Maine beach, look to the Sebago Lake State Park in Casco or the Range Pond State Park in Poland Spring. Both have large sandy beaches on freshwater lakes.

Tips & Warnings

• Even popular beaches will be quieter in the mornings and evenings than in the afternoons.
• Most beaches are less frequented on weekdays than on weekends.
• More remote and quiet beach areas often have fewer services available; make sure that you plan ahead by taking plenty of food and water for the day and by letting someone know where you'll be.

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