The 11 Best Beaches in Maine

"Set on a 605-acre peninsula along the south side of the Kennebec River, Popham Beach State Park is Maine’s busiest state park beach—parking often reaches capacity early—and I enjoyed being able to walk across the sandbar to Fox Point at low tide and to view multiple islands from shore, including the 1857 Seguin Island lighthouse; the park provides picnic tables, grills, and public restrooms and showers." - 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