Located between Old Orchard Beach and Saco, this 117-acre park offers white sand beaches with swimming, picnicking, trail hiking and guided nature programs.

Because it is a state park, there is a small fee to visit.

Mother’s, Middle & Gooch’s (Beach Avenue)

These long, wide sandy beaches (and even rocky Middle Beach) are the perfect place to walk, sun yourself, play in the surf, look for sea treasures or just enjoy the sight of the waves rolling onto shore. There are lifeguards and porta-potties at both Gooch’s Beach and Mother’s Beach from July through Labor Day. Mother’s Beach has a playground open to the public. While visitors are welcome at these beaches, a permit to park at the beach is required. Non-resident daily ($25), weekly ($100) and seasonal ($200) passes are available at three kiosks, via PassPortParking mobile app, and at the Kennebunk Town Hall. For information, call the Kennebunk Town Hall at (207) 985-2102.

7 miles of beach. Restaurants, bars, shops, arcade and an amusement park.

Two 18 hole courses. Pick one or do both!

Some local favorites:

Funky Bow Brewery -there will be dogs

21 Ledgewood Ln Lyman, ME 04002

Barreled Souls

743 Portland Rd Saco, ME 04072

Banded Brewing

32 Main St Bldg 13-W Ste 102

Biddeford, ME 04005

In Portland, Maine you’ll find a metro hub with cobblestone streets, nationally-lauded eats, and a scenic working waterfront in the heart of the Old Port. Go from the middle of the action to the middle of just about anywhere with neighborhoods + nearby towns boasting beaches, arts + culture, shops/boutiques, lighthouses, outdoor adventures, and world-class accommodations.