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West Beach (Seaside Ave)
4.9★ · 48 Google ratings · Westbrook, Massachusetts
✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
625 yd · 8 min
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Water
76°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Wed 7pm
Map of West Beach (Seaside Ave)
Guide
Good to know
Arrive early for sunrise viewing
The eastern-facing beach offers stunning sunrise views that reviewers specifically highlighted as a reason to visit.
Go for quiet walks and relaxation
The beach stretches far and maintains a serene, uncrowded atmosphere ideal for peaceful strolls and meditation.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2022–2026
Expect steep parking fees for non-residents
Parking costs $40 in cash for visitors not from Westbrook, and the lot fills during peak times.
Check restroom conditions before visiting
Facilities are limited with only two porta potties reported as frequently full and dirty, plus unequal bathroom access.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
71°F · clear
Water
76°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.0 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the W
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:19 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:16 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:38 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:21 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at West 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 West Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is West Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 7pm and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
