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Goose Rocks Beach

Cape Porpoise, Kennebunks, ME
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Type: Beaches
Activities: Swimming, Sunbathing
Description: Quiet and family-oriented Maine beach.
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Dudley, Massachusetts
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

Please do not take this to wrong way. Goose Rocks is a beautiful beach. I used to go to this beach with my wife 25 years ago when we where dating.However in this day and time, I am shocked that there still are no public rest rooms. More importantly, are the parking officials who patrol this area during beach time.... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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21 attraction reviews
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45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

This beach is just beautiful. It stretches three miles and its a white sand beach. I felt like I was in the Caribbean, not Maine. It is definitely a little piece of paradise. Parking seemed to be a hassle but we went in the off season. Also, use the bathroom elsewhere before you go, the only restroom is a port-a-potty... More

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Wakefield, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Could have dog off leash at least early in the day. Not a lot of people. BEAUTIFUL beach. Lovely sand.

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Newmarket, New Hampshire
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

What a beautiful beach! It was a little cool on the day I went, and the beach had a few visitors and dogs.....fabulous for a walk and searching for sea glass! Easy access, and this beach has a ramp for wheelchair access, which is something I haven't really seen.....

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Middleburgh, New York
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

If you can time your visit close to low tide, chances are that you may come across some sand dollars on the beach. Also, if you look carefully, harbor seals can be seen sunning themselves on the rocks offshore and bobbing in the water. Our visits have been in the spring and fall only - don't know what it's like... More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2012

Great beach, clean and beautiful. Kids enjoyed swimming. Parking a bit of a hassle though-had to get a permit from the shop.

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massachusetts
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2012

Long lovely beach...Have only been here in the fall so not sure how crowded it can get in high season but October is a great time to walk the beach.

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Bennington, VT
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2012

I like this beach because seating is provided, plus at low tide you are able to walk pretty far out toward the ocean. I usually stop here mid September, so the main drawback is that there a very few stores/cafes nearby and most of them close after Labor day. It's a nice beach to visit.

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Hyde Park, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 1, 2012

Beautiful beach! It was raining, but walked the beach with umbrellas! Since if was late September, we were allowed to walk our dog who had fun taking a dip in the ocean!

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Montreal, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2012

going in september, after the summer people have cleared out is spectacular. the beach was sunny and warm. no parking fees and no crowds....bring your own food.

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