Kettle Cove
Cape Elizabeth, ME
Kettle Cove is a small cove in Cape Elizabeth with tide pools, a short stretch of sand, and rocky ledges. It is a good place to look for crabs and sea stars at low tide, and the sheltered water suits small children. The cove is easy to pair with a longer walk along the shore.
Excellent for tide pooling and small kids, but it is tiny and the lot fills early.
How we score beachesGo at low tide with a bucket and look under the rockweed. Kids usually spend an hour just in the tide pools.
A small lot serves the cove and fills quickly on summer weekends. Check signs for any fees.
A short walk to a small beach with rocks and uneven footing. Not wheelchair friendly.
Summer brings warmer water and busy tide pools. Early fall is calm and good for walking.
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