York Guide 2019-website

AREA INFO
Southern Maine Coast ~ York’s Beaches
Camping is not allowed on public beaches.
York Harbor Beach, Rte. 1A
Sheltered, sandy beach nestled against rocky shoreline. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Very limited
parking, handicap accessible, walking trails, lifeguards, restrooms, and dogs/pets allowed at certain
times. FMI: 207-363-1040.
Long Sands Beach, Rte. 1A
A 1.5 mile stretch of family-friendly sandy beach. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Metered parking
& private lots, handicap accessible, surfing allowed in designated areas, no shade, lifeguards, restrooms,
raft & umbrella rentals, shops & food within walking distance, and dogs/pets allowed at certain times.
Views of Cape Neddick Light (Nubble Lighthouse). York Trolley stop to/from Short Sands Beach. FMI:
207-363-1040.
Short Sands Beach, Rte. 1A
Family-friendly sandy beach with large metered parking area & private lots, restrooms, outside showers,
and playground & basketball courts. Limited shade. Summer evening concerts at the gazebo. Open 7
days a week, 24 hours a day. Handicap accessible, lifeguards, shops & food within walking distance,
benches along boardwalk, and dogs/pets allowed at certain times. York Trolley stop to/from Long Sands
Beach. Shoreline Explorer Trolley stop to/from Ogunquit. FMI: 207-363-1040.
Cape Neddick Beach (Passaconaway Beach), Rte. 1A
Very small beach as low tide exposes sandbar & tidal pools. Very limited parking, no facilities, and no
shade. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Dogs/pets allowed at certain times. FMI: 207-363-1040.
Fort Foster Beach, Kittery Point, Pocahontas Road
Entrance fee, parking, dog/pets allowed at certain times, handicap accessible, walking trails, restrooms, playground,
and picnic area. Available for group functions. Open 7 days a week, hours vary. Visit kittery.org or FMI: 207-439-3800.
See more information on page 13.
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Mileages to York (approximate)
Boston ................................60 miles................1.0 hour
Providence ..................... 120 miles..............2.0 hours
Hartford........................... 150 miles..............2.5 hours
New York City ............... 270 miles..............5.0 hours
Montreal ......................... 290 miles..............5.5 hours
Philadelphia................... 375 miles..............6.5 hours
Ottawa ............................. 380 miles..............7.0 hours
Washington, DC ........... 495 miles..............8.5 hours
Toronto ........................... 605 miles...............10 hours
GPS Coordinates
LATITUDE: 43.1540315 • LONGITUDE: -70.6573969
Average Regional Temperature
DAY NIGHT
JAN-FEB ..........................33°.............. 12°
MARCH-APRIL ..............46°.............. 27°
MAY-JUNE .....................65°.............. 46°
JULY-AUGUST ..............76°.............. 57°
SEPT-OCT .......................63°.............. 42°
NOV-DEC ........................43°.............. 24°
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