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Gooch's Beach

Kennebunkport, ME
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Surfing
Description: Surf's up at Gooch's, a popular beach for surfers who enjoy riding the big winter waves.
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Toronto, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Long beach with a breakwater at one end where you can watch boats go in and out of the harbour. Some surfers. Limited area for sitting when the tide is at its highest. Port-a-potties so you don't have to go home when nature calls.

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Chicago, Illinois
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

The best of the KB beaches, great sand, great views, just GREAT!

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Kennebunkport, Maine
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Again, the same response as Kennebunk Beach. No permit-- can't park--miss out.

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Northern NJ
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

During low tide, we love the wide open stretch of sand to run and play with the kids. The best part though, is the fact that you can wander far out into the ocean and it stays shallow, a definite plus for young children! Parking can be a challenge so you may want to unload your family and your gear... More

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Kennebunkport, Maine
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

Try to get a parking spot! Greta beach for long walks and also for launching kyaks for moonlight paddling.

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Brewster, New York
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

The beach is a nice place for families but the town lets the dogs run before 9am and after 5pm during the summer hours. The dogs urinate all over the place and for the most part the dog owners pick up the poop but we have seen a couple just kick sand over it. We were there this past weekend... More

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New York City, New York
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011

Nice wide quiet beach. Not crowded, beautiful. A nice place to walk at sunset.

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Ohio
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011
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Classic New England Beach. The tide rolls right up to the road but when it goes out, it goes way out. We got there at 1030 in the morning and it was barely early enough for nearly high tide. As the tide rolled out throughout the day, however, it became a spacious beach. You will need a parking permit if... More

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Quebec City, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2010
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