Our Guide to York.

Jennifer
Our Guide to York.

Beaches

Long Sands - To walk to Long Sands (our go-to!) take a left out of the driveway. Walk up down Ridge Road until you are able to cross the road onto Beacon Street. Head all the way down Beacon Street to Long Sands Beach. Pick your spot! We personally like to walk a bit to the north (take a left) where the bath house is easily accessible and there is a ramp down to the sand - great for strollers and wagons. You can park along Long Sands in a meter spot, if you get there early enough. Pay attention to the tide chart. At high tide, Long Sands loses a lot of available sand area. With the signifi cant tide changes, at low tide there’s an endless amount of beach available. We tend to plan our trips around the tide chart and avoid high tide because the remaining available sand area becomes very crowded very quickly. But, either way, we suggest starting the day as close to the street as you can in anticipation of the incoming tide if you’re planning on sticking around for a while.
48 locals recommend
Long Sands Beach
189 Long Beach Ave
48 locals recommend
Long Sands - To walk to Long Sands (our go-to!) take a left out of the driveway. Walk up down Ridge Road until you are able to cross the road onto Beacon Street. Head all the way down Beacon Street to Long Sands Beach. Pick your spot! We personally like to walk a bit to the north (take a left) where the bath house is easily accessible and there is a ramp down to the sand - great for strollers and wagons. You can park along Long Sands in a meter spot, if you get there early enough. Pay attention to the tide chart. At high tide, Long Sands loses a lot of available sand area. With the signifi cant tide changes, at low tide there’s an endless amount of beach available. We tend to plan our trips around the tide chart and avoid high tide because the remaining available sand area becomes very crowded very quickly. But, either way, we suggest starting the day as close to the street as you can in anticipation of the incoming tide if you’re planning on sticking around for a while.
Short Sands - Short Sands is just over a mile from the house. We take long walks down there to hang out downtown and go to the playground but would suggest driving for a beach day. The parking lot at Short Sands is managed privately, be sure to pay attention to meter rules
35 locals recommend
Short Sands
35 locals recommend
Short Sands - Short Sands is just over a mile from the house. We take long walks down there to hang out downtown and go to the playground but would suggest driving for a beach day. The parking lot at Short Sands is managed privately, be sure to pay attention to meter rules
York Harbor Beach requires a drive. But, it is less busy. It is a bit more rocky. The beach has nice connections to nearby parks and paths along the water. Permit parking only at the actual beach.
41 locals recommend
York Harbor Inn
480 York St
41 locals recommend
York Harbor Beach requires a drive. But, it is less busy. It is a bit more rocky. The beach has nice connections to nearby parks and paths along the water. Permit parking only at the actual beach.

Food scene

Fantastic seating with patios overlooking Long Sands. We love the food and the cocktails. Fish and Chips are a must-have.
9 locals recommend
Stone's Throw
Stone's Throw
9 locals recommend
Fantastic seating with patios overlooking Long Sands. We love the food and the cocktails. Fish and Chips are a must-have.
Awesome burgers . Order and go. Incredible Frappes.
10 locals recommend
Wild Willy's Burgers
765 US-1
10 locals recommend
Awesome burgers . Order and go. Incredible Frappes.
The Bluff PUB is Casual atmosphere is great for grabbing a drink or coming with the family. The best bar food menu around. Get popcorn from their machine in the bar area. Outdoor patio here has incredible views overlooking Short Sands.
17 locals recommend
Union Bluff Hotel
8 Beach St
17 locals recommend
The Bluff PUB is Casual atmosphere is great for grabbing a drink or coming with the family. The best bar food menu around. Get popcorn from their machine in the bar area. Outdoor patio here has incredible views overlooking Short Sands.
The best reasonably priced, casual but incredible food in town. Even their take-out is an awesome option. Great beer selection.
20 locals recommend
The Central Restaurant & Bar
127 Long Sands Rd
20 locals recommend
The best reasonably priced, casual but incredible food in town. Even their take-out is an awesome option. Great beer selection.
The screened in porch overlooking York River is a nice atmosphere with one of the most solid beer selections around. Food is awesome and well-priced. Save room for the BEST and BIGGEST ice cream in the region. Seriously, nothing compares.
16 locals recommend
The York River Landing
150 US-1
16 locals recommend
The screened in porch overlooking York River is a nice atmosphere with one of the most solid beer selections around. Food is awesome and well-priced. Save room for the BEST and BIGGEST ice cream in the region. Seriously, nothing compares.
A date night MUST. Local farm to table food, passionate owners, and overall beyond incredlbe. Make a reservation!
7 locals recommend
Frankie & Johnny's
1594 US-1
7 locals recommend
A date night MUST. Local farm to table food, passionate owners, and overall beyond incredlbe. Make a reservation!
Another good high quality dining option. Fantastic outdoor patio. Unique menu, geared towards adults.
16 locals recommend
Walkers Maine
1273 US-1
16 locals recommend
Another good high quality dining option. Fantastic outdoor patio. Unique menu, geared towards adults.
Order and go. Our go-to for pizza, subs, and large cookies.
18 locals recommend
Anthony's Food Shop
679 US-1
18 locals recommend
Order and go. Our go-to for pizza, subs, and large cookies.
We actually don’t go here for the bagels. Their lunch sandwiches are awesome! Especially the chicken salad.
12 locals recommend
Bagel Basket
280 York St
12 locals recommend
We actually don’t go here for the bagels. Their lunch sandwiches are awesome! Especially the chicken salad.
Best breakfast sandwiches in town. Make sure you keep their biscuit as the bread option.
10 locals recommend
St. Joe's Coffee
449 US-1
10 locals recommend
Best breakfast sandwiches in town. Make sure you keep their biscuit as the bread option.
You’ve never had a better burrito or a bigger one.
24 locals recommend
Loco Coco's Tacos
36 Walker St
24 locals recommend
You’ve never had a better burrito or a bigger one.
Live Music. Very casual atmosphere. A favorite for lobster and lobster rolls.
18 locals recommend
Lobster in The Rough
1000 1
18 locals recommend
Live Music. Very casual atmosphere. A favorite for lobster and lobster rolls.

Sightseeing

A nice easy/moderate hike through the woods.
109 locals recommend
Mount Agamenticus
109 locals recommend
A nice easy/moderate hike through the woods.
A great option for walking around, seeing York Harbor, and getting in a very easy but lovely hike through Steedman Woods. Also connected to the Fisherman's Walk. Smallest suspension bridge in the world!
Maine 103
Maine 103
A great option for walking around, seeing York Harbor, and getting in a very easy but lovely hike through Steedman Woods. Also connected to the Fisherman's Walk. Smallest suspension bridge in the world!

Brewery

Known initial for Stouts but with other great options as well - something for everyone. Indoor and outdoor seating options.
14 locals recommend
SoMe Brewing Company
1 York St
14 locals recommend
Known initial for Stouts but with other great options as well - something for everyone. Indoor and outdoor seating options.
A subset of SoME Brewing, this location is the best in town right near Short Sands and downtown. Great patio. BYOF.
12 locals recommend
York Beach Beer
33 Railroad Ave
12 locals recommend
A subset of SoME Brewing, this location is the best in town right near Short Sands and downtown. Great patio. BYOF.
For some unique beers you’ve never had anywhere else.
Odd By Nature Brewing
1400 U.S. 1
For some unique beers you’ve never had anywhere else.