Sand Beach
A small bay beach nestled between granite cliffs with cold, clear water, a rare sandy stretch along this rocky coastline.
Sand Beach lies in a small bay between Great Head and The Beehive. Its sand is made of crushed shell fragments, which is rare along the rocky Maine coast. In summer the water is usually only in the low teens Celsius, so most visitors wade, sunbathe or take photos. This is also the starting point for Ocean Path, the Great Head Trail and the Beehive Trail. The parking lot beside the park loop road often fills before 10 a.m. in summer, so arrive early or take the free shuttle.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Beehive Trail
- Great Head Trail
- Thunder Hole
- Gorham Mountain
- Otter Cliff
- Precipice Trail
- Ocean Path
- Sieur de Monts & Wild Gardens of Acadia