Plan a trip to Coastal Maine
Coastal Maine travelers can explore sandy beaches, rugged coastlines, historic and picturesque villages, and plenty of nature.
A visit can capture any one area or link them all together with a couple days in each area.
- Start with Southern Maine Coast filled with the area’s best beaches in The Yorks, Oqunquit, Kennebunkport.
- Continue through the harbor town of Portland, a foodies paradise, into mid-coast Maine towns of Boothbay Harbor, Rockport and Camden, a special place for boaters of all kinds.
- If you’ve come this far, you can’t miss the amazing beauty and adventures of Down East Maine, home to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.
Lodging in Coastal Maine
Accommodations are as simple or elaborate as you like – camp, B&B, seaside inn or resort hotel. Places to bike, hike, rock climb, paddle, cruise, are aplenty.
When to visit Coastal Maine
Best times to visit are late spring through mid fall. Summer time July and August are the busiest months.