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1. Willard Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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2. Crescent Beach State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Scarborough Beach State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Ferry Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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5. Pine Point Beach

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Old Orchard Beach Near Portland, Maine

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Popham Beach State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Higgins Beach Near Portland, Maine

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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9. East End Beach Near Portland, Maine

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Maine's spectacular coastline spans 3,478 miles along the Atlantic Ocean, longer than the entire coastline of the state of California. Portland offers convenient access to a number of public beaches. For beachgoers looking for a more undeveloped beachfront experience, Crescent Beach State Park extends for more than a mile along Cape Elizabeth, while Popham Beach State Park serves as a prime spot for swimming, surfing, and shell collecting.

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