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Long Sands Beach

York Beach, York, ME
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Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in York Beach
Type: Beaches
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Boston, Massachusetts
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

The new playground area for children under 12 is a wonderful new addition at Long Sands Beach, York Maine. Swings, slides, a unique articulated walking unit right there next to the ocean. Metered parking in a lot and on the street (the parking lot meters weren't yet active during our 4/21 visit.). Great for the younger kids! We took our... More

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Boston, Ma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

What a beatiful place to spend the day! Great place to go and just relax. Pack a picnic lunch or dine at one of the many restaurants in the area. You will see lots of people flying kites and walking. A few surfers brave the cold ocean waters, definitely not us! We just like to take in nature's beauty. If... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

The water is freezing here, even in August, but it's a great beach for walking and relaxing. There are a number of casual food options a short walk across the street. Various winter storms threw a lot of rocks on the beach, but they are working to make it more comfortable in time for the summer season. Still, when I... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

This is a very popular beach and is busy. But it's length helps keep it from being too crowded. We like that a walk from one end to the other and back is about an hour.

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Exeter, New Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

great viewing of people and the ocean, water was great my dad plays volleyball here every summer. close to my house so I go here alot in summer

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York, Maine
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16 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

beach was very clean and had a great time with my daughter bathrooms were kept very nice. got a really good spot close to the lifeguard

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

This is a nice beach except for when the tide comes in. When the tide comes in there is almost no sand to sit on. The water is very cold but there are lots of places to eat right accross the street.

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Newmarket, New Hampshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

What fun! I took my Aussie and we had a lovely walk! The beach was empty, the tide was low, and it was a sunny and cold day. It was very clean, easy parking (since it's winter and mid week!) but I can imagine how much fun it must be in the middle of summer! I'll be back!

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Boston
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

We visit Long Sands at least once a week during the summer months. The town does a really good job keeping it clean and attractive for families. The water is sometimes cold but we have never had a bad visit to this great beach.

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Gardner, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

If you're looking for excitement and action - go somewhere else! This is a beach to relax, enjoy, soak up the sunshine, or take a long walk. Great place for families. I've been coming every summer since I was 10 years old, and I hope nothing ever changes!

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