When people think of the beach, visions of swaying palm trees and tropical drinks often spring to mind. But with more miles of coastline than California, Maine's sprawling, understated beaches ...

or swim in the gentle waters of Goose Rocks Beach. Here I’ll break down the best beaches in Maine for families. Maine has ...

Maine’s beaches have oh-so-many moods ... and it isn’t a beach many locals use for full-on swimming, since it’s close to the shipping channel where cruise ships and yachts pass through.