Sears Island Beach
Searsport, ME
Sears Island is reached by a causeway from Kidder Point in Searsport, with free public access. A sand beach and dune formed by a jetty near the causeway make the main stop. Swimming, picnicking, and clamming are common here, and the island's trails make it a half day outing.
A free, open island with a sand beach and trails, though the exact beach spot is worth confirming locally.
How we score beachesWalk the island trails after the beach. Check local news before you go, since the island's future use has been debated.
Free public access via the causeway. Check signs for parking areas.
A short walk from the causeway to the beach.
Summer is the best time, though the water is cold. Fall is quiet and clear.
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