This Road Trip Will Give You The Best Maine Beach Day You’ve Ever Had
By Michelle|Published May 10, 2018
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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With a bit more sunshine, as well as temperatures above 60 it’s starting to look more and more like summer in Maine every day! But as anyone who’s spent time in Vacationland between May and August knows, this weather might not last. To take advantage of it and make every day count, we recommend making the first gorgeous summer day a beach day! What better way to maximize your time than to hit two beaches in one day? In between all that beach-going, we’ve also provided some recommendations for food and treats. Load up the car and let’s go!
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This spot, owned by a local couple who live in the connecting home, is filled with the smell of roasting coffee beans and homey baking. It's also a great place to pick up handmade goods from local artisans. They're located at 163 Port Rd., Kennebunk, Maine / 207-967-8304
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You can take your meal to go, but stick around and eat outside for a relaxing way to start the day.
You can easily spend two to three blissful hours here, enjoying the incredible views (said to be the best of any beach in the area!) and the ocean breeze.
Once you've had your morning fill of laying in the sand, pack up and head back to your car to head straight for The Clam Shack, a beach institution since 1968.
The second beach of the day is famous Old Orchard Beach, the playground of the masses dating all the way back to 1829 when the first public house opened here.
