Maine’s beaches have oh-so-many moods ... We've rounded up the very best beaches in and around Portland, organized by distance from downtown so you can plan your beach day with ease.

Maine beaches are beautiful year-round, and ideal places for quiet walks in the offseason. Besides East End, the closest beach to downtown is Willard Beach in South Portland. The 4-acre beach is ...

It's always tough to find a place your dog can run in the winter time without getting too dirty.. but this is one!

Maine's sprawling, understated beaches have been attracting vacationers for generations. Visitors will enjoy miles of rocky shoreline, historic lighthouses and some of the best lobster in the ...