09/12/2025
There’s something about York Beach, Maine that feels like stepping right into a coastal 90s movie. Safe, welcoming, and full of old school charm! It’s exactly what I needed for a solo trip with my 8 year old.
We stayed at in a double bed ocean suite with a fireplace. Every chilly evening we lit the fire, curled up in blankets, listened to the waves and even caught a little Monday Night Football together. Cozy memories were definitely made!
Just across the street sits , a beachside spot with the best lobster rolls I’ve ever tasted.
Sandy toes, salty air, and fresh Maine seafood = heaven 🫶🏼
The York Beach boardwalk gave us classic summer fun: saltwater taffy, souvenirs, and all the nostalgia!
If you’re visiting in summer, don’t miss York’s Wild Kingdom - rides, animals, family thrills.
We also walked the Wiggly Bridge & Steedman Woods, a tiny 1930s suspension bridge style walkway & woods. Great for letting kids wander & imaginations run.
And oh, the - Cape Neddick Light Station (aka Nubble Light) was built in 1879, perching on a rocky islet just 100 yards off York Beach. The islet itself is not open for visitors, but from Sohier Park on the mainland you get those views. The sun setting behind it? Jaw dropping. Westin loved it so much we went back twice! (The two ladies working the gift shop are the sweetest)
We ended each day swimming in the pool and hot tub watching the most beautiful sunsets over the ocean.
My tip? Visit in September. The weather’s still gorgeous, everything’s open, but the crowds thin out and it feels like you’ve found your own secret coastal town.
Anchorage Inn is family run with warm staff, multiple pools (indoor & outdoor), on site dining, free parking, and it’s literally steps from Long Sands Beach. It’s a spot built for families to slow down and actually enjoy each other.
We can’t wait to return in the summer months, this slice of Maine definitely has our hearts. 🧳💙
