Pine Point Beach, Sandy beach in Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Pine Point Beach is a sandy shore in Cumberland County, Maine, stretching along the Atlantic Ocean with plenty of room for swimming and water activities. The broad waterfront is shaped by natural sand formations and offers space for relaxation and play.

Pine Point Beach is a four-mile municipal beach on the northern edge of Saco Bay in Scarborough, Maine, spanning the outlet of the Scarborough River with 7,000 feet of sandy ocean frontage. It lies beside Massacre Pond, and its sensitive sand dune system sits among a significant number of nearby commercial and residential buildings.

Pine Point Beach takes its name from the pine-covered point at the mouth of the Scarborough River, where the four-mile beach meets the river outlet. The beach sits beside Massacre Pond, a small body of water named in local records, and the surrounding streets hold the commercial and residential buildings of the Pine Point section of Scarborough.

The beach runs four miles along Saco Bay and spans the Scarborough River outlet, so plan your walk around the tidal cut. No lifeguards, restrooms or changing facilities are on site, so bring what you need. The sand dune system is fragile; stay on established paths rather than walking on the dunes.

The natural sand dunes here provide homes for shorebirds and sea creatures that visitors may spot while walking. These areas are part of local efforts to protect the coastal environment.