Maine beach vacation
Maine is one of the most beautiful states in the country, and it’s also one of the most popular tourist destinations. With its beautiful beaches, stunning mountains, and lush forests, Maine has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly beach vacation or an adventurous hiking trip through the woods, Maine has something to offer.
Maine beach is a great place to go if you want to feel like you’re far away from home, but still be in America. It’s only a couple of hours from Boston and New York City, but when you arrive at Maine beach, it feels like a whole new world.
The ocean water is always cold and refreshing, making it the perfect place for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can rent surfboards at any of the local shops or just walk along the shoreline and relax in one of the many cabanas that dot the waterfront.
Maine beach vacation
Inn at Diamond Cove
22 McKinley CourtPortland, ME, 04109Phone: 207-805-9836
A scenic boat ride away, this island inn has beaches, trails, great dining and spectacular sunsets
Your vacation journey to the Inn at Diamond Cove begins with a scenic boat ride from Portland, through sparkling Casco Bay to the inn, just steps from the marina. Settle into your spacious condo unit, perhaps with a balcony or fireplace, then go down for lunch at the Diamond’s Edge Restaurant, where you can sit on the deck or lawn and enjoy a gorgeous water view. The inn’s amenities include a heated outdoor pool, tennis courts indoor basketball court, duck pin bowling and a game room. Dinner at Diamond’s Edge features fresh local seafood and scrumptious desserts. Go for an early evening walk along secluded beaches or through old forests. Come back to catch the sunset, then enjoy cocktails by the fire pit.
Dunes on the Waterfront
518 Main StreetOgunquit, ME, 03907Phone: 207-646-2612
Cottages by the sea in a coastal paradise
Set on 12 secluded coastal acres this acclaimed seaside getaway is one of Maine’s original cottage resorts with a peaceful setting and prime access to the beach and downtown Ogunquit. Classic New England-style one-and two-bedroom cottages and cottage suites feature hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplaces and screened porches, full baths, full kitchens, and complimentary high-speed wireless internet throughout. There is a heated outdoor pool, games, and a dock for fishing and boating. A trolley will take you to the local attractions, shops, restaurants, the famous Ogunquit Playhouse, museums and galleries. Row across the tidal river to the sand dunes and beach during high tide or take the boardwalk over the natural vegetation of the dunes when the tide is out.
Lafayette’s Oceanfront Resort
393 Mile RoadWells Beach, ME, 04090Phone: 207-646-2831
Waterfront location central to beach activities, full menu of area attractions
Going to the beach at Lafayette’s Oceanfront Resort basically means walking out your door. This popular resort sits right on Wells Beach, one of the largest sandy beaches in Maine. Whether you want to sip a drink while the kids are playing in a tidal pool or sip coffee from your room or suite’s private balcony while watching the surf roll in, you’ll love this resort’s location, central to hiking and biking trails, sailing cruises, lobster tours, boutique stores, mini golf and amusement parks. The seaside resort also has a heated indoor pool with waterfall hot tub and fitness center. It also offers spacious vacation cottages for up to 16 people, most with ocean views from porches or wrap-around decks.
Bar Harbor Inn & Spa
Newport DriveBar Harbor, ME, 04609Phone: 844-607-0424
Overlooking Frenchman Bay and the Porcupine Islands, the Bar Harbor Inn stands on eight beautifully landscaped acres along the coast of Frenchman Bay, a long sought-after summer destination with a rich history of charming guests with stunning ocean cliffs, rocky beaches, and a reputation for hospitality.
Enjoy a memorable vacation full of relaxing ocean air, panoramic views, and delicious cuisine in downeast Maine. With elegantly designed guest rooms, two on-site restaurants and a lounge, a luxury spa, and easy access to the area’s prime attractions, the Bar Harbor Inn has been the hotel of choice for generations.
Experience a memorable New England vacation in the heart of Bar Harbor, Maine.
Spruce Point Inn
88 Grandview AvenueBoothbay Harbor, ME, 04538Phone: 207-633-4152Toll-Free: 800-553-0289
Enjoy that iconic Maine coastal experience at this spacious, inviting inn
Named a Conde Nast Top Resort, the inviting Spruce Point Inn, perfectly poised between the woods and the sea on Maine’s coast, has been helping guests get away from it all for more than a century. The resort, with inn room, lodges, cottages and townhouses, has the perfect sanctuary for every visitor, set on acres of mature woodlands, gardens and trails. Delightful food and spirits and fun recreational activities for children and adults round out the off-the-beaten-path experience. Saltwater pools, tennis, a gameroom with vintage arcade games, croquet and shuffleboard, a private boat launch and sailing sloop, kayaks, bikes and paddleboards are just some of the fun activities at this enchanting inn.
Sea Cliff House
2 Sea Cliff AvenueOld Orchard Beach, ME, 04064Phone: 207-934-4874Toll-Free: 800-326-4589
Right on Old Orchard Beach, this hotel is a stroll away from area attractions
It’s no exaggeration when the Sea Cliff House calls itself a beach resort. The hotel is directly on a serene section of Old Orchard Beach, which means you can plunk your chair down or walk along sandy stretches in either direction. Ocean Park is a 10-minute stroll, bringing you into that quaint seaside community’s restaurants, shops and walking trails. Just down the road is Ferry Beach State park and its scenic boardwalk and beyond that is the classic Maine fishing village of Camp Ellis, for deep-sea fishing and whale-watching cruises. Or, walk along the beach to the Pier’s famous amusements, arcade, fine dining and shopping. The hotel has an outdoor pool and hot tub, and many rooms, efficiencies and suites have ocean views.
Higgins Beach Inn
34 Ocean AvenueScarborough, ME, 04074Phone: 207-883-6684
Just feet from an unspoiled, sandy beach, inn evokes quintessential Maine vacation
Opening for the season in May 2022!
If your ideal beach hotel experience means an inn just feet from a sandy beach, where historic charm blends with modern amenities, look no further: The Higgins Beach Inn is your perfect fit. Located in a tranquil summer colony, this completely renovated hotel evokes the charms of Maine summers and a decades-long legacy of upscale hospitality. A stone’s throw from the unspoiled, sandy shore of Higgins Beach, the inn’s rooms and suites are decorated to suggest the quintessential Maine beach vacation. The on-site restaurant and even-closer-to-the-water shack specialize in fresh beach fare. Activities in the area include hiking trails, cliff walks, a nature center and the Winslow Homer studio. And the inn is only 20 minutes from vibrant Portland.
Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center
119 Eden StreetBar Harbor, ME, 04609Phone: 207-288-5801Toll-Free: 800-336-2463
Waterfront views, activities the centerpiece of this oceanside hotel
The six buildings of the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel all have one thing in common: a stunning ocean view. With magnificent Acadia National Park on one side and the Atlantic on the other, views are part of the package at the hotel, with 153 rooms and suites perfect for romantic getaways or active family vacations. Some rooms are a mere 25 feet from the shore, and all feature easy access to a private pebble beach, indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub and exercise room. Sample all this beautiful Bar Harbor region has to offer, including over 50 restaurants, 18 mountains, 120 miles of hiking trails, three public golf courses, island ferries, boutiques, skiing, and custom boat tours.
Village By The Sea
1373 Post RoadWells, ME, 04090Phone: 207-646-1100Toll-Free: 800-444-8862
Spacious condo resort close to some of Maine’s most scenic beaches
It’s a long list of fun things to do when you stay at Village by the Sea, an 11-acre condominium resort near several scenic beaches. Located next to the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, this popular resort offers spacious, generously appointed one- and two-bedroom condos, many with scenic marsh views. Nearby Wells Beach features seven miles of sand and surfing areas; Wells Harbor Beach is great for kids with its tidal pools and playground. Spend your non-beach days exploring beautiful seaside villages, visiting amusement parks, golfing, kayaking, zip-lining, taking a schooner tour – or just relaxing in the resort’s indoor and outdoor pools and hot tub. Also at the resort: basketball court, firepit with patio, fitness center and game room.
Norseman Resorts
135 Beach StreetOgunquit, ME, 03907Phone: 207-646-7024Toll-Free: 800-822-7024
Everything You Want in a Maine Resort Vacation
An oceanside vacation on the south coast of Maine is a dream for people who enjoy sand, surf, sunbathing and vast ocean views. Adding the element of proximity to the legendary beach town of Ogunquit raises the stakes; the town is loved for its shopping, dining, beach events, and summer fireworks. The Norseman Resort gets its guests ready for a day on the property, on the beach, or in town with comfortable rooms and suites, sleeping and sitting areas, luxurious bathrooms, easy access to laundry for those sandy swimsuits, and decks just for lounging and gazing out at the or the Ogunquit River. Hop on a trolley into town or take it slow and bask in the property’s own heated swimming pool, sauna, and exercise room.
Terrace by the Sea
23 Wharf LaneOgunquit, ME, 03907Phone: 207-646-3232
Spacious accommodations in a hotel close to ocean beach, in the heart of waterfront village
If what you want in an ocean resort is spacious lodgings in a warm, inviting hotel that is both close to the beach and near waterfront and village attractions, then book a room or suite in Terrace by the Sea. This special place in the heart of lively and scenic Ogunquit Village overlooks Ogunquit Beach, with spectacular ocean views from many rooms and suites as well as from the colorful and beautifully landscaped grounds. Relax on the porches or in the seasonal outdoor pool – or from the decks and sitting areas by your room. Some rooms are waterfront; many are water-view, and it’s a short boardwalk stroll to sandy beaches. Nearby are restaurants, sailing cruises, galleries, theaters and shops.
Waves Oceanfront Resort
87 West Grand AvenueOld Orchard Beach, ME, 04064Phone: 207-934-4949
On Old Orchard Beach!
Walk from your room onto the sand; swim, build sand castles, stroll in the surf or just relax and enjoy the feel of the sun on your face while you enjoy the view.
Our resort boasts 139 air-conditioned rooms each with private deck, telephones, color cable TV, kitchenettes with refrigerator, stove and sink. Amenities including our New Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub, bike rentals, and the Beach Street Café serving breakfast each day in season We are just a short walk from the Pier at Old Orchard Beach, which has restaurants, shopping and the only amusement park on the beach in Maine. Enjoy spectacular sunrises in the morning over the water, followed by romantic moonrises in the evening. Open May through October.
Sheepscot Harbour Vacation Club
7 Island LaneEdgecomb, ME, 04556Phone: 802-422-5050Toll-Free: 866-469-8222
Get into the coastal frame of mind when you stay at this riverside resort
Sitting pretty by the Sheepscot River, the Sheepsscot Harbour Village Resort knows how to bring the coast home to its guests. Marvel at panoramic sunset views over the water from your comfortable room, suite, cottage or townhouse, many decorated in nautical and cozy-cottage styles. Stroll to the picture-perfect waterfront village of Wiscasset, splash at the water’s edge or just walk along the rocky coastline. Nearby activities run the gamut from boat excursions (whale-watching, lighthouse tours, schooner and windjammer cruises) to fishing, sea kayaking, swimming and just staking your umbrella on a sandy beach and finally finishing that book. Great museums, arts venues, hiking trails, golf courses and botanical gardens are the norm in this part of Maine.