East End Beach
East End Beach
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Eleni75
Charlottesville, VA135 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
I took a look at the beach while walking the trail. I didn't stop. Clearly, no one would travel to Portland for the sake of this beach. However, some families were sitting on the beach and somebody was swimming in the water. Apropos previous comments about a "dog beach," I noticed a sign saying that dogs are currently forbidden during the summer months for most of the day. I saw no dogs.
Written 6 August 2024
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momofKylche
Pennfield Ridge, Canada151 contributions
Jun 2022
we had a lovely day to walk this trail but the beach didn't look too inviting in my opinion. We did the trail at the start of the train and ended at a parking lot near a grocery store. Not being familiar with the area, we were't sure where we were but we loved following the water and seeing the yachts.
Written 19 June 2022
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E2207
Portland, ME40 contributions
Jul 2011 • Couples
I live in Portland, so we find ourselves at East End Beach frequently. We love it because it's so close to the city and because it's dog friendly. During the summer (Mem-Labor Day) dogs are welcome before 9am and after 5pm. In the evenings there are lots of dogs there, so if you're looking for a quiet place to do some tanning, this is not your beach after 5pm. Outside of peak summer months dogs are welcome anytime. This is not a white sand beach- it's rocky in parts and also has a lot of large shells. The view is great and you can walk there from in town Portland.
Written 5 September 2011
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Jeff S
Texas Gulf Coast, TX1,153 contributions
May 2013 • Solo
East End Beach was a 300-yard (274 m) long, narrow, sand and pebble public beach and boat-launch along the foot of Eastern Promenade beside Casco Bay. It offered lots of space for locals and tourists to swim, sunbathe, and chill out. A grassy hillside above the beach had more room for picnics and for playing ball and disk sports. In mid-May, the ocean water was way too cold for a swim, but it looked OK. Benches and picnic tables were in use. The Eastern Prom Trail crossed above the beach; walkers and runners used it. The Harborwalk Trail led the other way to the Old Port area. A few sailboats were moored offshore, and several couples launched kayaks. Public toilets were usably clean. There was a changing area. Free parking was uphill from the launch ramp.
Written 29 May 2013
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karenm429
Bow, NH73 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
This beach at the Eastern Promenade is in Portland, ME and very convenient to get to. Beautiful views of the sunset here and great rocks to climb on. The beach itself is very small and rocky, but it's a gorgeous place to be near the water.
Written 3 January 2015
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486bikeandswim
Portland, ME1 contribution
Jul 2014 • Friends
I live a 10 minute bike ride away and go past this beach often. As enticing as it may seem to stop and enjoy the view and cool off, it is consistently overrun with people with dogs...most not on leashes (the dogs that is). I just rode by earlier today with my girlfriend and we counted 22 dogs on the actual beach! This is a very tiny spot and with that many K9's running around you would be hard-pressed to find a spot to relax undisturbed. If you are a dog owner/lover that's great. If you want a beach for humans, you might want to look elsewhere.
Written 2 July 2014
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TripDec2015
Florence, AL28 contributions
Sept 2019
Beach was pretty but on way to beach went over near rock border and received about 10 mosquito bites. Lots of animals would not walk barefoot. Would not consider it a swim beach but place to launch small boat or enjoy view.
Written 17 September 2019
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Joyfullyinme
92 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Can you send me just love little of cat or stroll by on the Eastern Promenade walk. There's always a lot of activity kayaks coming in people playing or sunning themselves unfortunately it has become where so many dogs swim that I might can reconsider swimming there myself! One of my friends cause it E. coli beach! No explanation necessary!
Written 24 July 2017
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jv82
New York City, NY151 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
Came here to see the July 4th fireworks. it was very crowded and dark. We happened to stop walking and sit in a rocky area by the end and hope to have a good view of the fireworks since they were no indications were the fireworks were going to be. Little did we know we sat right across from all the action. Front row view and it was amazing! The fireworks were beautiful.
Written 6 July 2015
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Colleen N
68 contributions
Feb 2014 • Friends
I love walking the beach in winter and this small beach is perfection. Quiet and calm with lots of pooches romping in the sand, searches for sea glass will not be disappointed especially after a winter storm.
Written 7 January 2015
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Where are the beaches near Portland, not including East End Beach?
Written 4 March 2017
Casco Bay which surrounds Portland itself is a Commercial and Cruise Ship area with limited beaches. There is a bikepath/walkway that surrounds the Portland waterfront from the bottom of Franklin St to the base of the Eastern Promenade. I have seen occasional sun bathers there but is is a bit rocky with no real privacy or wide open sandy beaches, lots of dogs though! If you travel about 7 miles south to Two Lights State Park you can view and climb on the rocky cliffs that are so very typical of the rugged Maine coastline.
For sandy swim-able beaches you would need to go to Crescent Beach State Park about 8 miles southwest from Portland in Cape Elizabeth off of Rte #77. Also a great spot for dogs too as well as views of the fishing boats coming and going.
Or you can go further southwest about 20 miles from Portland to Old Orchard Beach which is a virtual summer playground with miles of beaches, hotels, seasonal rentals, restaurant, small amusement and water slide park and all of the summer honky tonk you can imagine!
Or if you head inland by about 35-40 miles you will find the Lakes Region with the second largest lake in Maine, Sebago Lake, along with a number of lake of all sizes. Also with lots of seasonal rentals, short and long term and local conveniences such as groceries, gas, restaurants and entertainment. Lots of water sports to enjoy in the Lakes Region too! Hope this helps? Where ever you choose to land, enjoy your days in Maine!
Written 5 March 2017
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