Pine Point Beach

Pine Point Beach (Hurd Beach)

A long sandy beach on Saco Bay that extends from the jetty at Pine Point to Old Orchard Beach.
Maintenance: Both public and private with public access; the Town maintains the beach area, parking lot, and facilities. The Town rakes the beach weekly during the summer months.
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Food/Snack Bar: Concession stand
Trash: Barrels provided
Picnic/B-B-Q Facilities: No
Parking: Municipal parking lot is located on Avenue 5 (off King St.).
Parking lot collection hours from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Parking lot open from sunrise to sunset.
Fees: 
$15/day for passenger cars and motorcycles
$45/day for RV’s, buses, and campers
End of Day (3 PM to 6 PM) $5 for passenger cars and motorcycles
Seasonal Beach Parking Passes available at the Town Clerk’s Office.
Type of Sand: White sandy beach
Lifeguards: No
Public Restrooms: Yes, with showers
Fishing: Surf casting
Boat Access: No
Surfing: Allowed; more wave action than Ferry Beach thanks to its location on Saco Bay. All surfers must be connected to their board by using a “surfboard leash” 7’ to 10’ in length.

Scarborough Beach - State Park

This long, sandy beach offers some of the best swimming in New England with water temps in the high 60’s throughout July and August.
Location: 418 Black Point Road, Scarborough, Maine
Hours: 
April 1 – April 30: 9am – 5pm
May 1 – June 15: 9am – 6pm
June 16 – August 10: 9am – 8pm
August 11 – Sept. 15: 9am – 7pm
Sept. 16 – Sept. 30: 9am – 6pm
Oct. 1 – Oct. 31: 9am – 5pm
Food/Snack Bar: Mainely Burgers (creative burgers, sandwiches, salads & sides)
Type of Sand: White sandy beach
Lifeguards: From June 10 through Labor Day, the Park has USLA certified Lifeguards on duty on sunny days.
Rental Items: Chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards – $6.00 per day.
Surfboards – $20 Half Day | $35 Full Day
Stand Up Paddleboards* – $30 Half Day | $45 Full Day
Kayaks* – $30 Half Day | $45 Full Day
Half Day Rental Times: 9:00am – 12:30pm or 12:30 pm – 4:00pm
Parking: Parking is limited to 285 on-site spaces and 125 off-site spaces.
State Park Seasonal Beach Parking Passes: Click here
Fees:
Adults (12 to 64 years): Residents – $6.00 / Non-residents – $8.00
Children (5 to 11 years): Residents – $4.00 / Non-residents – $5.00
Children (under 5 years old): Free
Seniors (65 years+): Residents – Free / Non-residents – $4.00
Public Restrooms: Yes, changing rooms and bathroom facilities are available.
Surfing: Surfing/boating at the beach requires a permit, which can be purchased at the control station. (This includes, but is not limited to, surfing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking etc.)
Website: Click here

Higgins Beach

A sandy beach located within a quaint residential neighborhood that dates back to the late 1800’s.
Maintenance: Private with public access; the Higgins Beach Association and the Town maintain the beach area, parking lot, facilities.
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Food/Snack Bar: No
Trash: Barrels provided
Picnic/B-B-Q Facilities: None
Parking: Municipal parking lot is located at 41 Ocean Ave. (off Route 77/Spurwink Rd.); limited street parking also available on Bayview Ave.
Parking lot collection hours from 5:30 AM to 6 PM.
Parking lot open from sunrise to sunset.
Fees: $15/day for passenger cars and motorcycles
No parking for RV’s, buses, and campers
Seasonal Beach Parking Passes available at the Town Clerk’s Office
No street parking at Higgins Beach year-round with the exception of designated spaces on Bayview Avenue.
Type of Sand: White sandy beach
Lifeguards: No
Public Restrooms: Yes, with showers
Fishing: Surf casting
Boat Access: n/a
Surfing: Not allowed from 11 AM to 5 PM from June 15 to September 15.
All surfers must be connected to their board by using a “surfboard leash” 7’ to 10’ in length.

Ferry Beach

A white sandy beach along the Scarborough River channel, Ferry Beach is somewhat protected from ocean waves by the jetty located on the other side of the channel.
Location: Ferry Road, Scarborough, Maine
Maintenance: Public beach; the Town maintains the beach area, parking lot, and facilities.
Hours: Sunrise to sunset 
Food/Snack Bar: Snack cart 
Trash: Barrels provided 
Picnic/B-B-Q Facilities: No
Parking: Municipal parking lot is located at the end of Ferry Rd. (off Black Point Rd.).
Parking lot collection hours from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Parking lot open from sunrise to sunset.
Seasonal Beach Parking Passes available at the Town Clerk’s Office.
Fees:
$15/day for passenger cars and motorcycles;
$45/day for RV’s, buses, and campers
End of Day (3 PM to 5 PM) $5 for passenger cars and motorcycles
Lifeguards: No
Public Restrooms: Yes, with showers
Type of Sand: White sandy beach
Fishing: Surf casting
Boat Access: Municipal boat launch (fees apply)
Surfing: Allowed; limited wave action due to its sheltered area. All surfers must be connected to their board by using a “surfboard leash” 7’ to 10’ in length.