One Of The Best Secret Beaches In The World Is Right Here In Maine
By Michelle|Published May 09, 2017
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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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Maine’s coastline is certainly no secret, but there are some pretty amazing secrets that we’ve been hiding from the rest of the world for a while. Fortunately for tourists, one of them has been found out. It’s been found out AND added to the list of the best secret beaches in the world! MSN recently created a collection of their favorites and none other but Sand Beach in Acadia National Park was included! We couldn’t agree more, though we’re surprised to hear that some people consider it secret. Mainers have known about this spot for ages!
Perhaps the secret nature of Sand Beach is that it is small - only a little less than 300 yards long.
You'll get some pretty commanding views of the area via The Great Head Trail, a wonderful hiking path next to the beach that will take you in a loop around a headland of the same name.
Instead, head to Ocean Path at the end of the upper parking lot.
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This trail meanders around the coast for 3 miles (round-trip) and takes you to all the hot spots - Otter Point, Otter Cliff and the boisterous cave that makes up Thunder Hole.
Truth be told, this might be the only time you'll be able to brave the chilly temps of this water. But, even if you don't get in the water, the calm waves make for a lovely place for families!
Take the Park Loop Road when you enter and follow it to the Sand Beach Parking Area. You can also park elsewhere and take the Island Explorer Shuttle Bus which stops every half hour during the season.
Hankering for more secret beaches in Maine? Click here to see some of our other favorites!
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