Kennebunk Beach


Beach Ave and Sea Rd (west of Kennebunk River and then south of the Lower Village) lead to three good public beaches: Middle Beach, Mother's Beach and our favourite, Gooch's Beach, known collectively as Kennebunk Beach. Beach parking permits are required here from mid-June to mid-September; for non-residents they cost $25 daily, $100 weekly and $200 seasonally.


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1. Madelyn Marx Preserve

0.9 MILES

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2. Gooch's Beach

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Besides boasting an excellent name, Gooch Beach tends to have relatively lighter crowds in summer (relatively) and boasts wide, sandy areas that are…

3. Colony Beach

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4. Maine Art Hill

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5. First Families Kennebunkport Museum

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6. Walker's Point

2.14 MILES

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