SOUTH COAST

OLD ORCHARD

Visit Old Orchard Beach, Saco, and Scarborough for Summer Fun

By BOBBIE RANDOLPH

MAINE’S LONGEST STRETCH OF SAND BEACH MAKES OLD ORCHARD BEACH a magnet for summer vacationers. And what a beach it is — seven miles of soft white sand which is meticulously cleaned each night by volunteers. Backed by a band of dune grass, the beach slopes gently into the surf and is wide enough, so even at high tide there’s space for everyone to find a patch of sand.

That’s just Old Orchard. Smaller beaches spread north along Scarborough’s coast, some – such as the beautiful Western and Ferry beaches — protected by the long peninsula of Prouts Neck.

With all this coastline, you can expect a variety of water sports — surfing, paddleboarding, sailing, fishing, and waterskiing. Quiet coves and tidal estuaries invite canoes and kayaks. Scarborough Marsh has miles of meandering channels to explore on foot, in a kayak, or a canoe and is home to countless birds.

Within walking distance from the Pier and amusement park is the BEACHFRONT CONDOTEL (THEBEACHFRONT.COM) with standard, deluxe, and twobedroom suites.

You can see photos of each campsite before reserving. Family owned

WASSAMKI SPRINGS CAMPGROUND

(WASSAMKISPRINGS.COM) in Scarborough—Maine’s closest campground to Portland and Casco Bay—offers vacation and seasonal camping, full hookups, cable, and WiFi. Enjoy live entertainment, planned activities, swimming, and recreational activities offered at the campground.

If all the saltwater makes you hungry for seafood, you'll find the freshest fried clams, lobster rolls, chowders, and a raw bar at KEN'S PLACE (207-8836611) on Pine Point Road in Scarborough.

Ken’s Place Famous for Seafoods Since 1927 Fabulous Fried Clams!

Baked & Fried Foods • Children’s Menu • Air Conditioned Pine Point Rd. Scarborough, Maine 207 883-6611 • Open thru Oct.