What is the water and sand quality of the Colony beach?

The coastline of Colony beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Colony beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Colony beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Colony beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Colony beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Colony beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Colony beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Colony beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Colony beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Colony beach?

Colony beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Beachgoers with pets</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Colony beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Colony beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Stripers Waterside Restaurant is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Colony beach?

There are 126 places to stay in the Colony beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Colony beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1307418&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kennebunkport Captains Collection</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7280908&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">AWOL Kennebunkport</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1640890&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Harbor Inn</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4278404&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pied-A-Terre</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6583350&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Union Street</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7167709&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Quaint Bungalow</a></li></ul>

How far is the Colony beach from parking?

The Colony beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Colony beach?

There are 4 attractions near Colony beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Scott Bundy Galleries located in 0.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Colony beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Colony beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 2°C and water 4°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Colony beach (Maine) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Colony beach (Maine) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Colony beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Colony beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Colony beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Colony beach and the settlement

Colony beach

Kennebunkport, United States

6.8

#24 out of 28 in Maine 3

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Kennebunkport • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Mother's Beach Playground

2km

Dog Park Kennebunkport Dog Park

9.2km

Dog Park Meadow Woods Preserve Off Leash Dog Area

9.3km

Park Henry Parsons Park

180m

Park "Anchor to Windward" George H. W. Bush Memorial

600m

Park Blowing Cave Park

600m

Park Heaven Swamp Park

1km

Park Kennebunkport Village Green

1.2km

Park Silas Perkins Park

1.2km

Park Lower Village Park

1.7km

Park Kennebunk Beach

1.9km

Hiking Area James Wood Trail

2km

Restaurant Stripers Waterside Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 250m

Restaurant Mabel's Lobster Claw

8.8 - Excellent 330m

Restaurant Latitudes At Nonantum Resort

8.8 - Excellent 670m

Seafood Restaurant Arundel Wharf - Seafood - Cocktail Bar - Craft Beer

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Kennebunkport Brewing Company

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Federal Jack's

7.6 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Batson River Brewing & Distilling - Kennebunk

9 - Excellent 1.5km

American Restaurant The Pilot House

8.8 - Excellent 1.5km

Cafe H B Provisions

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Ice Cream Shop Rococo Ice Cream

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Ice Cream Shop Goose Rocks Dairy (Ice cream)

9.2 - Excellent 7.2km

Church St. Ann's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church

80m

Tourist Attraction Scott Bundy Galleries

310m

Place Of Worship Franciscan Monastery

880m

Tourist Attraction Kennebunkport Historic District

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Bush Exhibit

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction First Families Kennebunkport Museum

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Parson's Beach

9.2 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Cape Porpoise Fireman's Park

8.2 - Very good 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Wonderbrook Park

9.6 - Exceptional 5.8km

Historical Landmark Walker’s Point

870m

Historical Landmark Goat Island Lighthouse

4km

Historical Landmark Wedding Cake House

5.1km

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About

Colony beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 24th place out of 28 beaches in the Maine region 120.8 km away from its center, the city of Augusta. It is one of the beaches of Kennebunkport settlement, just 1.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+17 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

3.7 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Kennebunkport • 1.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Mother's Beach Playground

2km

Dog Park Kennebunkport Dog Park

9.2km

Dog Park Meadow Woods Preserve Off Leash Dog Area

9.3km

Park Henry Parsons Park

180m

Park "Anchor to Windward" George H. W. Bush Memorial

600m

Park Blowing Cave Park

600m

Park Heaven Swamp Park

1km

Park Kennebunkport Village Green

1.2km

Park Silas Perkins Park

1.2km

Park Lower Village Park

1.7km

Park Kennebunk Beach

1.9km

Hiking Area James Wood Trail

2km

Restaurant Stripers Waterside Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 250m

Restaurant Mabel's Lobster Claw

8.8 - Excellent 330m

Restaurant Latitudes At Nonantum Resort

8.8 - Excellent 670m

Seafood Restaurant Arundel Wharf - Seafood - Cocktail Bar - Craft Beer

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Kennebunkport Brewing Company

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Federal Jack's

7.6 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Batson River Brewing & Distilling - Kennebunk

9 - Excellent 1.5km

American Restaurant The Pilot House

8.8 - Excellent 1.5km

Cafe H B Provisions

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Ice Cream Shop Rococo Ice Cream

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Ice Cream Shop Goose Rocks Dairy (Ice cream)

9.2 - Excellent 7.2km

Church St. Ann's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church

80m

Tourist Attraction Scott Bundy Galleries

310m

Place Of Worship Franciscan Monastery

880m

Tourist Attraction Kennebunkport Historic District

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Bush Exhibit

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction First Families Kennebunkport Museum

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Parson's Beach

9.2 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Cape Porpoise Fireman's Park

8.2 - Very good 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Wonderbrook Park

9.6 - Exceptional 5.8km

Historical Landmark Walker’s Point

870m

Historical Landmark Goat Island Lighthouse

4km

Historical Landmark Wedding Cake House

5.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

620m from the beach

Beach Waves Cottage

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Located at nearest locality

Kennebunkport • 1.5km from center

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1.7km from the beach

Ocean Avenue Retreat

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Kennebunkport • 2.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

700m 9 min walk

Goochs beach

7.2 Good

2.1km

Mother's beach

7.2 Good

7.7km

Goose Rocks beach

7.5 Very good

9.1km

Wells beach

7.4 Good

13.9km

Ogunquit beach

7.9 Very good

14.3km

Fortunes Rocks beach

7.3 Good

17km

Bayview beach

7 Good

21.1km

Old Orchard beach

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Kennebunkport • 1.7km

Main locality of province

Augusta • 120.8km

Transport

Airport

SFM • 19.6km

Bus Station

Main / Norton Sts. • 29.9km

Train Station

Saco • 16.7km

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6.8 Good

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Tomic Vladan

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach boasts of a stunning blue sky and picturesque waves, making it a sight to behold. Additionally, there are numerous wedding resorts in the vicinity, making it an ideal location for couples looking to tie the knot.

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Lila Lefevre

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

There are no additional facilities available at this beach apart from parking, but it is a peaceful location to enjoy a picnic on the rocks while taking in the stunning ocean vistas.

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Nathan Zolciak

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Kennebunkport's hidden gem, this beach is a well-kept secret that's just a stone's throw away from the town. Whenever I'm in Maine, I never miss the chance to visit this serene spot.

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Yannis Karageorgos

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

I visit this charming little beach every summer and it never fails to impress me.

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Giralda, Maria

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is exceptionally tidy and well-maintained, with plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the sun and surf without feeling cramped. Additionally, there are opportunities for fishing and other water activities, and the added bonus of free parking makes it a convenient and affordable destination.