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About Ogunquit Beach
Ogunquit Beach stretches for nearly seven miles along Maine's southern coast, offering warm, relatively calm waters fed by the Gulf Stream that make it one of the state's most swimmable beaches. The sandy shoreline is backed by a scenic village with galleries, restaurants, and shops, while the iconic Ogunquit Playhouse and nearby Marginal Way cliff walk add cultural and natural attractions that draw both families and artists year-round. The beach's protected cove creates a relaxed, accessible atmosphere that contrasts with rockier Maine beaches, making it especially popular for swimmers and sunbathers seeking classic New England seaside experience.
Visitor Reviews
No matter how many times I come here, it remains magical. The way the light hits the water and the coast wraps around the end feels like something out of a movie. There’s plenty of parking at the lot right along the shoreline and a bathroom. This year I went to their Christmas by the Sea event, with a huge community bonfire on the beach and fireworks. Highly recommend. It’s also a great place to do a polar bear plunge run into the water to kick off the new year.
Wonderful time with my family. I love the cold, clear Atlantic. We missed Maine almost right away. One of the most beautiful stares I've ever seen.
This beach was so beautiful. The whitecaps were perfectly patterned against the backdrop of the coastline and were so refreshing to play around in. This beach was one of the cleanest I've ever seen, and the water was pristine. It was busy but not overwhelming.
We visited Ogunquit Beach on a Sunday in October and couldn’t have been more happily surprised! The tide was low, which made it absolutely perfect for our two little girls to run and play. They loved chasing seagulls across the wide stretch of wet sand and splashing around in the shallow pools formed by the tide. It was so beautiful and peaceful, with plenty of space to spread out. Flying a kite was a highlight, and watching the girls run free in such a safe, open area was wonderful. It turned into such a fun family day—Ogunquit Beach is definitely a gem, even in the off-season!
The beach is nice. The parking is 15$. There’s a beach side and a kind of pond that’s a bit warmer with no waves, also big rocks on the right of the beach, and nice waves, but the water is cold. Overall nice variety and view, with bathrooms and lifeguards.
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