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Kennebunk Beach
4.8★ · 87 Google ratings · Kennebunk, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 70 ft away · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Walk
70 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 190 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
65°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
9 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
375 yd of shoreline
Sand
310 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 7pm
Map of Kennebunk Beach
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1Parking70 ft from the listing2Restrooms190 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2021–2026
Dogs allowed mornings and evenings
Pet owners can bring dogs during early morning and evening hours when restrictions are lifted.
Visit at low tide for exploration
Low tide exposes tide pools where children can catch crabs, snails and sea urchins in the rocky areas.
Pay for parking or get ticketed
Parking requires payment ($10 daily mentioned) with enforcement; multiple reviewers were surprised by $50 tickets due to unclear signage.
Arrive by 10am on busy days
One reviewer noted getting a spot at 10am but others report parking can be difficult, suggesting earlier arrival.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
64°F · overcast
Water
65°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.0 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the S
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:59 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:52 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:15 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:47 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:30 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 not Mothers beach, Beach Ave, Kennebunk, ME 04043
🅿 Parking 70 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 70 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 190 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Kennebunk Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 70 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Kennebunk Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Kennebunk Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 190 ft from the listing.
When is Kennebunk Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 7pm and the busiest at Sun 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
