Beaches in Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Compare 5 beaches in Cape Elizabeth with live parking, tide and condition details before you head out.

5 beaches mapped · Summer 2026 · updated June 16, 2026

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Best beaches in Cape Elizabeth

Crescent Beach State Park

Cape Elizabeth

A mile of sheltered sand a short drive from Portland, with calm water and a snack bar — a state park that charges day-use admission and closes the gate when it hits capacity on hot afternoons.

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Cliff House Beach

Cape Elizabeth

Find Cliff House Beach in Cape Elizabeth, Maine on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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Crescent Beach

Cape Elizabeth

Crescent Beach is a beach in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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Danforth Cove Beach

Cape Elizabeth

Danforth Cove Beach, on the Maine coast near Cape Elizabeth, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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Maiden Cove Beach

Cape Elizabeth

Maiden Cove Beach, on the Maine coast near Cape Elizabeth, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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Cape Elizabeth beaches: FAQ

What are the best beaches in Cape Elizabeth?: BeachMap maps 5 beaches in Cape Elizabeth, Maine with live parking, conditions, tides, photos and ratings.
Where can I check Cape Elizabeth beach parking?: Open any Cape Elizabeth beach below or use the live map to see real-time parking status before you drive.