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Bayview Beach is a small stretch of coast located on the seven-mile expanse of white sands that connect Pine Point and Saco Bay. Bayview is a quiet beach, perfect for sunbathing and beach combing. Lifeguards are stationed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day and dogs are not allowed on the beach.

The local beach is quite small and used primarily by Camp Ellis residents. Located at the mouth of the Saco River, the long breakwater is an ideal location for a long walk on the edge of the Atlantic. Fishing charters, kayak rentals and public parking are available for visitors to utilize.

This two-mile stretch of beach extends along the ocean front from Biddeford Pool to Fortune Rocks. There is plenty of room for relaxation or play. Surfing, surf kayaking, body-boarding and skim-boarding are all popular at this location. The sand is hard-packed and ideal for jogging or walking. Parking is by permit only and can be obtained from the Biddeford City Hall.  

Old Orchard Beach is a broad, white sand beach, seven miles long at low tide that is perfect for relaxing & enjoying the sun. At high tide, space to throw a towel down is at a premium. There is a pier that extends 500 feet over the Atlantic Ocean. The town square offers food, shopping, amusement, and nightlife events. Concerts and fireworks are held weekly during the summer months. A seaside amusement park with carnival food combined with the fresh Maine air is sure to add excitement and memories to your visit that will last a lifetime.    

Pine Point Beach extends four miles from the jetty at Pine Point to Old Orchard Beach. It offers sand, swimming, surfing, a snack bar, and restrooms without the crowds of nearby Old Orchard Beach. In 2011, Pine Point Beach was voted  'Best Beach in Maine' by readers of the Portland Press Herald. Municipal parking is available for a fee.  

Some of the best swimming in Maine can be found at Scarborough Beach with water temps averaging in the high 60's throughout July & August. However, caution should be exercised due to rip currents that occur on a daily basis and water activities should be conducted in the designated lifeguard areas. This is a popular sandy beach with a concession stand, public showers, lifeguards, restrooms, and bike racks.