York:

Harbor Beach - Sheltered, sandy beach nestled against rocky shoreline. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Limited parking, handicap accessible, walking trails, lifeguards, restrooms, and dogs/pets allowed at certain times. Call 207-363-1040 for more information.

Long Sands Beach - There are 1.5 miles of family-friendly sandy beach. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Metered parking & private lots, handicap accessible, surfing allowed in designated areas, no shade, lifeguards, restrooms, raft & umbrella rentals, shops & food within walking distance, and dogs/pets allowed at certain times. Call 207-363-1040 for more information.

Short Sands Beach - Family-friendly sandy beach with large metered parking area & private lots, restrooms, outside showers, and playground & basketball courts. Limited shade. Summer evening concerts. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Handicap accessible, lifeguards, shops & food within walking distance, benches along boardwalk, and dogs/pets allowed at certain times. Call 207-363-1040 for more information.

Passaconaway Beach (Cape Neddick Beach) - Very small beach as low tide exposes sandbar & tidal pools. Very limited parking, no facilities, and no shade. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Dogs/pets allowed at certain times. Call 207-363-1040 for more information.

Click here for information about the animal restrictions on the public beaches in the town of York, look at page 5 of 7.

Kittery:

Beach at Fort Foster in Kittery, Maine. Entrance fee, parking, dog/pets allowed at certain times, handicap accessible, walking trails, restrooms, playground, and picnic area. Available for group functions. Open 7 days a week, hours vary. Click here for information about Fort Foster or call 207-439-3800.

Eliot:

There is a public boat launch in Eliot, Maine on the Piscataqua River. The Boat Basin is sometimes referred to as "Dead Duck Landing" by locals. Click here for information about the Eliot Boat Basin.