Back Shore Beach
Castine, ME
Back Shore Beach is a small public beach on Wadsworth Cove Road in Castine, with about 200 feet of smooth pebbly sand and a tidal pool behind it. The water is sheltered, so swimming is easier than on the open coast. There are no lifeguards, and Castine's village is a short drive away.
A sheltered, quiet public beach, but it is small and has no facilities.
How we score beachesLet kids explore the tidal pool behind the beach. Park on the street and check the tide.
Street parking near the beach.
A short walk from the road to pebbly sand.
Summer is the best time, and the sheltered water is milder than the open coast. Fall is quiet.
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