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York Beach

Maine, United States · North America

About York Beach

York Beach is worth a stop: 10 minutes from York Harbor, 2km from Nubble Lighthouse (Cape Neddick Light).

York Beach is a town located in Maine, United States. With a population of 12,854, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, York Beach sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add York Beach to your route.

About York Beach

York Beach is a community within the town of York, Maine, United States. The York Beach area consists of Long Sands and Short Sands beaches on the Atlantic Ocean in the Gulf of Maine. The two beaches are separated by Cape Neddick. York Beach and Cape Neddick together comprise the Cape Neddick census-designated place,

Read more with a year-round population of 2,568 as of the 2010 census. The town of York consists of the communities of York Beach, Cape Neddick, York Harbor, and the village of York. The town is home to 12,529 residents, though rising to an estimated 52,000 during the summer months. The 1992 American romantic comedy film Bed & Breakfast was filmed and set in York Beach.

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Where is York Beach located?

York Beach is located in Maine, United States, North America. The coordinates are 43.1715 latitude, -70.6089 longitude.

What is the population of York Beach?

York Beach has a population of approximately 12,854 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
12,854
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Maine
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
43.1715, -70.6089

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911
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Worth the detour from York Beach

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Nubble Lighthouse (Cape Neddick Light)

Perched on a rocky islet just off York, Maine, this 1879 lighthouse is one of the most photographed in the world: a signature stop on a coastal US-1 road trip through southern Maine.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Portland Head Light

Maine's oldest lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington in 1791, perched on a dramatic rocky headland at the entrance to Portland Harbor.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near York Beach.

Cape Neddick

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 2,568

York Harbor

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 3,033

Ogunquit

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 1,275

Kittery Point

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 1,012

Kittery

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 4,562

New Castle

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 1,076

South Eliot

🇺🇸 United States

15 km awayPop. 3,550

Eliot

🇺🇸 United States

16 km awayPop. 6,528

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