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Town Beach
4.8★ · 25 Google ratings · Bar Harbor, Maine
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 140 ft away · free
Restrooms
Yes · 310 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
57°F
Tide
8 ft range today
Water quality
1 of 14 samples over the EPA limit · 2025
Map of Town Beach
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1Parking140 ft from the listing2Restrooms310 ft from the listing3Drinking water350 ft from the listing4Covered shelter60 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free to anyone
Reviewers report free parking open to anyone.Reported by visitors
Visit at sunset for best views
Multiple reviewers highlighted sunset as the optimal time to experience the harbor and island vistas.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Visitors find sea glass here
Reviewers describe picking up weathered glass on this beach.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive after 8pm for free parking
The nearby lot charges during the day but becomes free in the evening when crowds thin.
Bring a bag for sea glass hunting
Reviewers reported finding substantial amounts of sea glass among the rocky shore.
Not suitable for swimming or tanning
The rocky terrain and water clarity make this better for sightseeing than traditional beach activities.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
69°F · partly cloudy
Water
57°F
Waves
1.9 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:13 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:17 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:30 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:36 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Bar Harbor, ME 04609
🅿 Parking 140 ft from the listing
🌊 The listing sits on the shoreline
🚽 Restrooms 310 ft away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Town Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 140 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Town 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 Town Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 310 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
