York-Beach
is part of a 66-acre region on the southern coast of Maine, that includes York Village (or Old York,) York Harbor, York Beach and Cape Neddick. The beaches, undoubtedly, are the main attraction here, and "The Yorks" has been named by Money Magazine as one of the top ten places to vacation in the U.S. There are miles of sandy beaches, with the most popular being Long Sands and Short Sands, and York Beach with its carousel and arcades. Beach activities, such as swimming, boating, sea kayaking, sunbathing and beachcombing are all available for visitors. From U.S. Highway 1A, take Nubble Road to the end of Cape Neddick for a spectacular view of the Nubble Lighthouse. The lighthouse was built in 1879 and sits on a tiny island just offshore. Historic York Village has several 18th and 19th century buildings, all clustered along York Street and Lindsay Road, and all available for public tours. The "Old York Gaol" built in 1720, was once the prison for the Province of Maine, and inside are dungeons, cells and jailer's quarters. "The Yorks" is typical of small New England coastal towns, with nooks and crannies to be explored, and wonderful restaurants featuring fresh Maine lobster and crab cakes.
Surrounding areas: Cape Neddick, Maine (1.7 mi), York Harbor, Maine (3.0 mi), York, Maine (3.1 mi), Ogunquit, Maine (4.0 mi), Kittery Point, Maine (7.6 mi), Wells Beach, Maine (9.3 mi), Wells, Maine (9.9 mi)
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York Beach Vacation Rentals
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York Beach Weather & Climate
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The southwestern tip of Maine, just across the New Hampshire state line, enjoys a four-season climate without the frigid temperatures of the northeastern part of the state. While the weather can change quickly in Maine (from sunny to stormy,) the seasons are pretty predictable. Fall is a favorite time of the year for many, with mild sunny days and crisp cool nights. With its proximity to the ocean, this part of Maine enjoys mild summers with cool ocean breezes and temperatures that rarely go over 80 degrees. Rain is possible anytime of the year. Visitors should come prepared for anything - temperatures in Maine have been known to swing 20 degrees in less than an hour. At times, the wind along the coast picks up, making it seem even cooler.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
31°F |
11°F |
3.94 in. |
34°F |
| February |
34°F |
13°F |
3.41 in. |
33°F |
| March |
41°F |
23°F |
4.26 in. |
37°F |
| April |
51°F |
32°F |
4.33 in. |
40°F |
| May |
61°F |
41°F |
4.32 in. |
49°F |
| June |
70°F |
51°F |
3.38 in. |
59°F |
| July |
76°F |
57°F |
3.01 in. |
61°F |
| August |
75°F |
55°F |
3.02 in. |
62°F |
| September |
68°F |
47°F |
3.65 in. |
59°F |
| October |
58°F |
35°F |
4.77 in. |
52°F |
| November |
48°F |
29°F |
4.63 in. |
47°F |
| December |
37°F |
18°F |
4.35 in. |
39°F |
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York Beach Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Pease International Tradeport airport (PSM) located about 12 miles northeast of York Beach in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the Manchester airport (MHT) located approximately 44 miles west of York Beach in Manchester, New Hampshire, the General Edward Lawrence Logan International airport (BOS) located roughly 59 miles southwest of York Beach in Boston, Massachusetts, and finally Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) located around 59 miles southwest of York Beach in Bedford, Massachusetts.
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York Beach Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 24.3 mi. | | | Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury | MA | 25.7 mi. | | | Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 26.6 mi. | | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 40.0 mi. | | | Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 42.6 mi. | | | Funworld Game Center | Nashua | NH | 51.7 mi. | | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 70.8 mi. | | | Story Land | Glen | NH | 71.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 10.4 mi. | | | Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 24.3 mi. | | | Water Wiz | Wareham | MA | 97.6 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 113.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Cape Neddick Country Club | Ogunquit | ME | 4.0 mi. | | | Pease Golf Course | Portsmouth | NH | 10.3 mi. | | | Links at Outlook | South Berwick | ME | 10.9 mi. | | | Webhannet Golf Club | Kennebunk | ME | 13.5 mi. | | | Sunningdale Golf Club | Somersworth | NH | 14.0 mi. | | | Portsmouth Country Club | Greenland | NH | 14.3 mi. | | | Breakfast Hill Golf Club | Greenland | NH | 14.8 mi. | | | Cape Arundel Golf Club | Kennebunkport | ME | 14.9 mi. | | | Dutch Elm Golf Club | Arundel | ME | 16.0 mi. | | | Rockingham Country Club | Newmarket | NH | 17.8 mi. | | | SagamoreHampton Golf Club | North Hampton | NH | 17.8 mi. | | | Sanford Golf Club | Sanford | ME | 19.6 mi. | | | Exeter Country Club | Exeter | NH | 21.1 mi. | | | Nippo Lake Golf Club | Barrington | NH | 24.2 mi. | | | Biddeford Saco Country Club | Saco | ME | 24.3 mi. | | | Farmington Country Club | Farmington | NH | 26.6 mi. | | | Apple Hill Golf Club | East Kingston | NH | 26.7 mi. | | | Amesbury Golf & Country Club | Amesbury | MA | 27.5 mi. | | | Kingston Fairways Golf Club | Kingston | NH | 27.8 mi. | | | Evergreen Valley Golf Course | Newburyport | MA | 28.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 47.8 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 52.7 mi. | | | Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 58.7 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 61.2 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 61.3 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 67.6 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 70.0 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 71.0 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 73.1 mi. | | | Mount Sunapee | Mount Sunapee | NH | 74.6 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 80.5 mi. | | | Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 81.5 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 85.1 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 85.8 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 89.2 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 92.6 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 95.7 mi. | | | Ascutney Mountain Resort | Brownsville | VT | 95.9 mi. | | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 100.6 mi. | | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 100.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Fort McClary State Park | | ME | 7.8 mi. | | | Vaughan Woods State Park | | ME | 10.3 mi. | | | Odiorne Point State Park | | NH | 11.3 mi. | | | Wallis Sands State Park | | NH | 12.1 mi. | | | Rye Harbor State Park | | NH | 13.8 mi. | | | Jenness Beach State Park | | NH | 15.3 mi. | | | North Hampton State Park | | NH | 17.6 mi. | | | Hampton Beach State Park | | NH | 19.0 mi. | | | Kingston State Park | | NH | 28.3 mi. | | | Ferry Beach State Park | | ME | 29.4 mi. | | | Scarborough Beach State Park | | ME | 29.9 mi. | | | Crescent Beach State Park | | ME | 33.3 mi. | | | Plum Island State Park | | MA | 33.6 mi. | | | Two Lights State Park | | ME | 33.9 mi. | | | Bear Brook State Park | | NH | 37.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Counting House Museum | South Berwick | ME | 11.0 mi. | (History) | | Seashore Trolley Museum | Kennebunkport | ME | 14.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Portland Harbor Museum | South Portland | ME | 37.4 mi. | (History) | | Maine Memory Network | Portland | ME | 38.3 mi. | (History) | | Portland Museum of Art | Portland | ME | 38.3 mi. | (Art) | | Center For Maine History Museum Gallery at the Maine Historical Society | Portland | ME | 38.3 mi. | (History) | | Wright Museum | Wolfeboro | NH | 41.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Wenham Museum | Wenham | MA | 41.8 mi. | (History) | | Currier Gallery of Art | Manchester | NH | 44.4 mi. | (Art) | | Andover Historical Society | Andover | MA | 44.4 mi. | (History) | | Salem Witch Museum | Salem | MA | 47.4 mi. | (History) | | Museum of Sentimental Art | Salem | MA | 47.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Peabody Essex Museum | Salem | MA | 47.4 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Public Health Museum in Massachusetts | Tewksbury | MA | 50.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | American Textile History Museum | Lowell | MA | 51.7 mi. | (Technology) | | American Textile History Museum | Lowell | MA | 51.7 mi. | (History) | | Westford Museum | Westford | MA | 58.7 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 60.7 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 60.7 mi. | | | Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 101.8 mi. | |
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