I’ve been coming here every summer since I was a kid and still go every year. The beach is beautiful, the water is freezing, and there are trails that connect right to the beach. Tip: Get there early to ensure a good parking spot. Note: Dogs are allowed on the trails but not on the beach.
Travis L.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Manhattan, NY
If you don’t know, Sand Beach is unique because its sand is made up of shell fragments as a result of the pounding surf. Also, due to, imo, the biodiversity granted by the close proximity of its beach and wetlands. We visited in the autumn and were still able to appreciate the vista and uncharacteristically, for the Northeast, soft sand beach. If you have a spare 20 minutes, mos def worth checking out.
Dan R.
Rating des Ortes: 4 East Falmouth, MA
What a great place to soak up the sun, dip your toes and enjoy the views of the oceans in contrast to mountains. Growing up on Cape Cod seeing the ocean feels like a typical day out, but this beach was breathtaking to me. There is something about mountains meeting the ocean that amazes me! The water was a bit cold for my liking but the warm sun on our faces as we sat on the beach was just right. Just be prepared for a parking nightmare if you come peak hours.
Ty W.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Denver, CO
Small but great. Clean bathrooms. Water was ice cold but that didn’t stop the kids from having fun!
Ryan C.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Newberry, FL
A rare«pocket beach» located in an Acadia National Park cove, Sand Beach is a popular stop for those visiting ANP. There are clean changing rooms and bathrooms, an expansive parking area, and a wide sand beach. During our visit in June, the water was a frigid 55 degrees. Way too cold for me to want to venture in past my knees. No dogs or smoking are permitted.
