Pine Point Beach
Scarborough, ME
Pine Point Beach sits at the Pine Point fishing village in Scarborough, with the Scarborough Marsh spreading out behind it. The beach is a working waterfront setting that is rare so close to Portland. Boats crowd the harbor, and the village keeps the beach lively on summer weekends.
A genuine fishing village setting and easy access, but small size and summer traffic keep it from standing out.
How we score beachesGo on a weekday when the boats are working and the beach is quieter. Then take a short walk around the village and the marsh edge.
Limited lots and street parking serve the village. Read the posted signs, since fees and rules apply in season.
A short walk from the lot to the sand. Not wheelchair friendly.
Summer brings crowds and the warmest water, which is still cool. Early fall is calmer, with good marsh and harbor light.
More Atlantic Coast beaches
Coast Guard Beach
Eastham, MA · Atlantic Coast
A National Seashore beach backed by grassy dunes and a tidal marsh, with clean Atlantic surf and one of the Cape's most scenic approaches on foot from the parking area.
Surfside Beach
Nantucket, MA · Atlantic Coast
Open Atlantic swell and a wide sandy shoreline about three miles from Nantucket town, popular with locals for its bodysurfing waves and quieter, less commercial feel.
Jones Beach State Park
Wantagh, NY · Atlantic Coast
A classic Long Island beach with six and a half miles of shoreline, a landmark water tower, boardwalk, and a large outdoor amphitheater that hosts concerts through the summer.