York Beach, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
York Beach, Maine
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Area within New England town
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 York Beach, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | York |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03910
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York Beach is a cool community located in the town of York, Maine, in the United States. It's famous for its two beautiful beaches, Long Sands and Short Sands, right on the Atlantic Ocean. Cape Neddick separates these two sandy spots.
York Beach and Cape Neddick form a special area with about 2,568 people living there all year round (as of 2010). The larger town of York includes York Beach, Cape Neddick, York Harbor, and the village of York. About 12,529 people live in the town of York. However, this number can jump to around 52,000 during the summer when many visitors arrive!
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Exploring the Beaches
York Beach is known for its two main beaches, perfect for fun in the sun.
Long Sands Beach
Long Sands Beach is a long stretch of sand, reaching about 1.3 miles (2.1 km). It's a great place to walk, play, and enjoy the ocean views.
Short Sands Beach
Short Sands Beach is located north of Cape Neddick. This beach is home to the famous Cape Neddick Light, also known as "Nubble Light." It's much shorter than Long Sands. The area around Short Sands Beach is busy with shops, restaurants, arcades, and places to explore.
Fun Events in York Beach
York Beach hosts some exciting events throughout the year.
York Days
York Days is an annual festival that happens in early August. It takes place around the downtown York Beach area. You can enjoy a craft fair, a softball tournament, and a big fireworks show on the last Sunday of the weekend.
Lighting of the Nubble
The Nubble Light gets decorated with Christmas lights twice a year. The first time is called "Christmas in July," and it happens around July 25. The second time is the "Annual Lighting of the Nubble." This event takes place in December to celebrate the holiday season.
Cool Places to Visit
There are several interesting spots to check out in York Beach.
Cape Neddick Light (Nubble Lighthouse)
The Cape Neddick Light, also known as Nubble Lighthouse, is a famous landmark. It stands 41 feet (12 meters) tall on Short Sands Beach. Building the lighthouse began in 1876 and cost $15,000. Its light first shone on July 1, 1879. The lighthouse was originally red. It was painted white in 1902 when the red keeper's house was built. The lighthouse became automated in 1987, meaning it runs by itself now.
Goldenrod
Goldenrod is a historic spot that opened in 1896. Edward and Mattie Talpey started it in the same location where it stands today.
Union Bluff Hotel
The Union Bluff Hotel has been a part of York Beach since 1875. Moses French built it on the Union Bluffs. As more tourists visited in the late 1870s, the hotel became a popular place to stay. The original Union Bluff Hotel was one of the oldest wooden buildings in York Beach. Sadly, it was destroyed by fire in 1987. But don't worry! It was rebuilt in just two years, opening again in 1989. The hotel has had a few different names over the years, including The Wahnita (around the 1900s) and The York Plaza Hotel (around the 1930s), before becoming The Union Bluff Hotel again in 1976.
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York Beach ~ 1901
