The 11 Best Beaches in Maine

"A mile-long, crescent-shaped sandy beach less than 10 miles from Portland, Crescent Beach State Park offers kayak rentals, restrooms and showers, walking trails, grills and picnic tables, and the occasional food or ice cream truck; because it’s a state park the hours are more limited, but the soft sand and calmer waves more than make up for restricted access." - Jacqueline Dole Jacqueline Dole Jacqueline Dole is a food and travel journalist based in Maine. A lifelong New Englander, her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, TimeOut, Insider, Thrillist, Eater, and more. With a background as a pastry chef, she’s always on the lookout for the next best snack. She is a theme park enthusiast and expert, and embroidered hotel robes, amazing pools, and hot dogs are some of her favorite things. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines