Want classic boardwalk fun with New England charm? Visit Old Orchard Beach! This beloved beach town offers seven miles of sandy shoreline, a lively pier, vintage amusement rides, and salty sea air. It’s the perfect spot for a family vacation, romantic getaway, or nostalgic summer escape.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Old Orchard Beach is in summer (June–August). This is when the beach is at its best, the amusement park is open, and the pier comes alive with food, music, and entertainment.
How to Get There
- By Car: Located off I-95, Old Orchard Beach is about 30 minutes south of Portland and 1.5 hours from Boston.
- By Train: Amtrak’s Downeaster line stops right in Old Orchard Beach during the summer season.
- By Air: Fly into Portland International Jetport (PWM), just 25 minutes away by car or shuttle.
Where to Stay
- Sea Cliff House Motel – Oceanfront rooms with pool access, steps from the sand.
- The Beachwood – Upscale motel with modern amenities right on the beach and near the pier.
- Alouette Beach Resort – Family-friendly resort offering a range of accommodations, from suites to cottages.
Top Attractions
1. Swim, Sunbathe, and Stroll the Sand at Old Orchard Beach
Rating: ★★★★★
Old Orchard Beach is a seven-mile stretch of wide sandy beach which provides a little bit something for any beachgoer. It has also been regularly voted as the “Best Maine Beach for Families.” Children can build sand castles in the sand, swim in the gentle surf, or splash in the waves, while parents and other beachgoers relax on the sandy beach. Setting near the Old Orchard Beach Pier offers livelier beach activities, providing easy access to games, drinks, and food.
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
2. If You Love Ocean Breezes and Classic Fun, Visit the Old Orchard Beach Pier
The Old Orchard Beach Pier first opened in July of 1898, providing a variety of entertainment like a casino, lectures, dancing, and concerts. However, over the years, storms started to destroy the original pier. Extending a total of seven hundred feet out over the Atlantic Ocean, the Old Orchard Beach Pier that exists today was opened in 1980 and is now home to several restaurants and shops. Owned and operated by the Golzbein family, the Pier has built a reputation for great entertainment, great food, and fun for families on vacation in the resort town of Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
2 Old Orchard St, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064, Phone: 800-551-6949
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