The One Beach In Maine That's Absolute Paradise If You Love Hunting For Seashells
Michelle
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Maine’s got a ton of coastline, which means lots of beaches to see. Whether you love lying out on the sand or exploring every inch of the rocks for tiny sea creatures, you could easily spend a week beach hopping up and down the coast. While it can get hot in Maine, the reality of the weather means that the water can be more of an icy shock than a way to cool down. When the water is just too cold to swim, we have an alternative! Spend your time walking along the edge in search of seashells. Most beaches here have shells, but East End Beach in Portland Maine always has lots of fun ones to collect. Learn more about how you can find the best and most colorful Maine seashells at this lovely little beach.
Editor’s Note: Sea Glass Beach on Diamond Cove is located within a private community, and land access to the beach is only open to residents, guests of the hotel, and by appointment via a tour with the Fort McKinley Museum.
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Have you ever hunted for Maine seashells at East End Beach? What did you think of your visit? Be sure to share your adventures with us in the comments below — we would love to hear from you!
You can access East End Beach by parking up at Fort Allen Park at the Eastern Promenade and following the trail at the bottom of the hill around until you hit the beach. Or, you can easily walk from the Old Port. There are restrooms and picnic tables here as well, making it easy to bring your lunch and spend the whole day.
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What are the best beachcombing beaches in Maine?
If you love the idea of strolling up and down a beach on the hunt for seashells, you'll find that Maine's beaches won't disappoint. From sea glass to seashells, the following beaches offer tons of options for beachcombing: Fortune's Rocks Beach in Biddeford, Pebble Beach on Monhegan Island, Popham Beach in Phippsburg, Sea Glass Beach on Great Diamond Island, Roque Island Harbor on Roque Island, and the Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve in Moscongus Bay.
Does Maine have any natural wonders?
You bet! A state as vast and beautiful as Maine is bound to have tons of natural wonders, and you'll want to explore them all. At the top of the list is Daggett Rock in Phillips. This large rock is actually a remnant of a glacier from the last Ice Age. It's considered to be the largest in the state and is definitely worth seeking out. Next up on the list is the Old Sow Whirlpool in Eastport. Some argue this dangerous whirlpool actually belongs to Canada. It happens when the tidal currents between Eastport and New Brunswick collide. Next up is the Desert of Maine. While it's not a true desert, the otherworldly landscape caused by glacially deposited sand and over-tilling makes a fascinating roadside stop. Other natural wonders in Maine worth checking out include the Kenduskeag Steam Trail in Bangor, Gulf Hagas in Brownsville Junction, Thunder Hole in Acadia National Park, Quoddy Head State Park in Lubec, and Debsconeag Ice Caves in Millinocket. You'll want to add all of these natural wonders in Maine to your bucket list!