Local beaches
Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport offers a wide expanse of sand and protected surf.
Robert Dennis photo
Maine has more than 5,000 miles of coastline and some of the most beautiful beaches in the entire state can be found here in the Kennebunks. Whether you’re a family looking to set up for that perfectly relaxing day at the beach or a surfer hoping to catch the ultimate wave, the beaches in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport offer some of the best fun in the sun. Kennebunk Beach: Mother’s, Middle & Gooch’s Beach Avenue, off routes 9 & 35 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 into shore. There’s no better place to be on July 4, when fireworks Mother’s Beach, Kennebunk explode overhead in a myriad of glittering lights. 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. 12 | gokennebunks.com