Our Guide to York.
Beaches
Long Sands - To walk to Long Sands (our go-to!) take a left out of the driveway. Walk up down Ridge Road until you are able to cross the road onto Beacon Street. Head all the way down Beacon Street to Long Sands Beach. Pick your spot! We personally like to walk a bit to the north (take a left)
where the bath house is easily accessible and there is a ramp down to the sand - great for strollers and wagons. You can park along Long Sands in a meter spot, if you get there early enough.
Pay attention to the tide chart. At high tide, Long Sands loses a lot of available sand area. With the signifi cant tide changes, at low tide there’s an endless amount of beach available. We tend to plan our trips around the tide chart
and avoid high tide because the remaining available sand area becomes very crowded very quickly. But, either way, we suggest starting the day as close to the street as you can in anticipation of the incoming tide if you’re planning on sticking around for a while.
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Long Sands Beach
189 Long Beach AveLong Sands - To walk to Long Sands (our go-to!) take a left out of the driveway. Walk up down Ridge Road until you are able to cross the road onto Beacon Street. Head all the way down Beacon Street to Long Sands Beach. Pick your spot! We personally like to walk a bit to the north (take a left)
where the bath house is easily accessible and there is a ramp down to the sand - great for strollers and wagons. You can park along Long Sands in a meter spot, if you get there early enough.
Pay attention to the tide chart. At high tide, Long Sands loses a lot of available sand area. With the signifi cant tide changes, at low tide there’s an endless amount of beach available. We tend to plan our trips around the tide chart
and avoid high tide because the remaining available sand area becomes very crowded very quickly. But, either way, we suggest starting the day as close to the street as you can in anticipation of the incoming tide if you’re planning on sticking around for a while.
Short Sands - Short Sands is just over a mile from the house. We take long walks down there to hang out downtown and go to the playground but would suggest driving for a beach day. The parking lot at Short Sands is managed privately, be sure to pay attention to meter rules
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Short Sands
Short Sands - Short Sands is just over a mile from the house. We take long walks down there to hang out downtown and go to the playground but would suggest driving for a beach day. The parking lot at Short Sands is managed privately, be sure to pay attention to meter rules
York Harbor Beach requires a drive. But,
it is less busy. It is a bit more rocky. The beach has nice
connections to nearby parks and paths along the water.
Permit parking only at the actual beach.
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York Harbor Inn
480 York StYork Harbor Beach requires a drive. But,
it is less busy. It is a bit more rocky. The beach has nice
connections to nearby parks and paths along the water.
Permit parking only at the actual beach.
Food scene
Fantastic seating with patios overlooking Long Sands.
We love the food and the cocktails. Fish and Chips are a must-have.
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Stone's Throw
Stone's ThrowFantastic seating with patios overlooking Long Sands.
We love the food and the cocktails. Fish and Chips are a must-have.
Wild Willy's Burgers
765 US-1Awesome burgers . Order and go. Incredible Frappes.
The Bluff PUB is Casual atmosphere is great for grabbing a drink or coming with the family. The best bar food menu around. Get popcorn from their machine in the bar area. Outdoor patio here has incredible views overlooking Short Sands.
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Union Bluff Hotel
8 Beach StThe Bluff PUB is Casual atmosphere is great for grabbing a drink or coming with the family. The best bar food menu around. Get popcorn from their machine in the bar area. Outdoor patio here has incredible views overlooking Short Sands.
The best reasonably priced, casual but incredible food in
town. Even their take-out is an awesome option. Great beer selection.
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The Central Restaurant & Bar
127 Long Sands RdThe best reasonably priced, casual but incredible food in
town. Even their take-out is an awesome option. Great beer selection.
The screened in porch overlooking York River is a nice atmosphere with one of the most solid beer selections around. Food is awesome and well-priced. Save room for the BEST and BIGGEST ice cream in the region. Seriously, nothing compares.
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The York River Landing
150 US-1The screened in porch overlooking York River is a nice atmosphere with one of the most solid beer selections around. Food is awesome and well-priced. Save room for the BEST and BIGGEST ice cream in the region. Seriously, nothing compares.
A date night MUST. Local farm to table food,
passionate owners, and overall beyond incredlbe. Make a reservation!
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Frankie & Johnny's
1594 US-1A date night MUST. Local farm to table food,
passionate owners, and overall beyond incredlbe. Make a reservation!
Another good high quality dining option. Fantastic outdoor
patio. Unique menu, geared towards adults.
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Walkers Maine
1273 US-1Another good high quality dining option. Fantastic outdoor
patio. Unique menu, geared towards adults.
Order and go. Our go-to for pizza, subs, and large cookies.
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Anthony's Food Shop
679 US-1Order and go. Our go-to for pizza, subs, and large cookies.
We actually don’t go here for the bagels. Their lunch
sandwiches are awesome! Especially the chicken salad.
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Bagel Basket
280 York StWe actually don’t go here for the bagels. Their lunch
sandwiches are awesome! Especially the chicken salad.
Best breakfast sandwiches in town. Make sure you keep their
biscuit as the bread option.
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St. Joe's Coffee
449 US-1Best breakfast sandwiches in town. Make sure you keep their
biscuit as the bread option.
Loco Coco's Tacos
36 Walker St You’ve never had a better burrito or a bigger
one.
Live Music. Very casual atmosphere. A favorite
for lobster and lobster rolls.
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Lobster in The Rough
1000 1 Live Music. Very casual atmosphere. A favorite
for lobster and lobster rolls.
Sightseeing
Mount Agamenticus
A nice easy/moderate hike through the woods.
A great option for walking around, seeing
York Harbor, and getting in a very easy but lovely hike
through Steedman Woods. Also connected to the Fisherman's Walk. Smallest suspension bridge in the world!
Maine 103
Maine 103A great option for walking around, seeing
York Harbor, and getting in a very easy but lovely hike
through Steedman Woods. Also connected to the Fisherman's Walk. Smallest suspension bridge in the world!
Brewery
Known initial for Stouts but with other great options
as well - something for everyone. Indoor and outdoor seating options.
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SoMe Brewing Company
1 York StKnown initial for Stouts but with other great options
as well - something for everyone. Indoor and outdoor seating options.
A subset of SoME Brewing, this location is the best in
town right near Short Sands and downtown. Great
patio. BYOF.
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York Beach Beer
33 Railroad AveA subset of SoME Brewing, this location is the best in
town right near Short Sands and downtown. Great
patio. BYOF.
Odd By Nature Brewing
1400 U.S. 1For some unique beers you’ve never had anywhere
else.