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A Perfect, Design-Filled Maine Vacation: Goose Rocks Beach

Aug 13 2014 · 0 comments · Inspiration, Personal, Travel ·0

This year my family and I took a nostalgic vacation back to Goose Rocks Beach in Maine. Goose Rocks Beach consists of 3 miles of white sand and is considered part of Kennebunkport, although it is about 5 miles outside the center of town. There is an offshore barrier reef, visible at low tide, that helps protect the beach and beautiful sand.

We traveled to Goose Rocks for many years when my children were young. We rented a cottage on the beach ~ or a block or two away depending on the financial luck of a particular year. I always described this area as like stepping into an old time novel. There was one small 2 lane road where the cars went about 20 miles an hour tops. The General Store at the end of the road sells plump blueberry muffins alongside wine and blow up rafts and the New York Times. The only activities were walking the beach, swimming, blowing bubbles and going to the “moon fly” dance at night (Emily made that up for our walks). Most of the people on the beach were families with umbrellas, coolers and children. We spent many wonderful days on that beach…

Of course, coming back 15 years since our last visit, I see many changes. There are 2 new contemporary homes that look out of place next to the shingle style homes neighboring them. There are also a couple of mini-mansions. The Tides Inn has been renovated (beautifully) and is renamed simply, The Tides. However, the flowers are still bountiful, the people are still friendly, and the children still walk freely with wet bathing suits and towels dragging behind them as they head home for lunch.

It is a place that time has not quite caught up with yet.

Come take a peek at my personal vacation photos and some terrific designs too…

David’s a brand new restaurant downtown Kennebunkport (terrific lobster rolls)