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Sand Beach in Acadia National Park: Swimming, Hiking, Parking & Visitor Guide

Surrounded by pink granite cliffs, evergreen-covered hills, and the cold blue waters of the Gulf of Maine, Sand Beach in Acadia National Park is one of the most beautiful—and unusual—beaches in New England. At first glance, it looks like a classic Atlantic beach: a crescent of pale sand tucked into a protected cove with forested …

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10 Best Beaches in the United States

From Caribbean-white sand in Puerto Rico to sea stacks on the Oregon Coast, the United States has an astonishing variety of beaches. Some are made for swimming in warm, clear water. Others are spectacular because of their wildlife, surfing, geology, or surrounding national parks. A few look almost tropical enough to make you forget you’re …

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