Sand Beach

Sand Beach is a sandy beach in Hancock County, Maine, stretching along the coastal edge with a narrow band of sand and gravel between rocky cliffs and open water. The shore features a natural blend of sand and shell fragments between granite formations and the Atlantic.

The beach formed over centuries as shell fragments from sea creatures accumulated and broke apart through wave action against the rocky shore. This natural process created the sand and gravel strip that exists today between the granite cliffs.

The beach serves as a gathering place where locals spend summer days and connect with their coastal community. It represents an important part of how people in this area enjoy their waterfront.

The water stays quite cold even in summer, so plan for quick swims or bring water shoes if wading. Wear sturdy footwear because the beach surface consists of sharp gravel and shell fragments rather than soft sand.

The beach surface contains fragments of sea urchins, sand dollars, and crushed shells that give it a pink tint when wet. This coloring comes from countless tiny shell pieces that wash up and accumulate across the shore.