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Southern Maine is shaped by its long sandy coastline, lively beach towns, and a rich blend of historic seaside villages and modern tourism. This region covers York County and the southern portion of Cumberland County—home to many of Maine’s most recognized beaches, boardwalks, lighthouses, and resort communities.

It appeals to those drawn to classic New England beach living, bustling summer energy, and convenient coastal access paired with charming, walkable towns.

Why this region matters

Southern Maine delivers the quintessential “Maine beach experience,” offering a mix of historic charm, beloved tourist destinations, and varied housing options—from beachfront cottages to village neighborhoods and revitalized downtowns.

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Kennebunkport

A postcard-worthy coastal town centered around Dock Square, known for its historic waterfront, boutique shopping, art galleries, and seasonal dining. A longstanding summer destination with a strong maritime identity.

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Ogunquit

Renowned for its sandy beach, vibrant arts community, and the scenic Marginal Way, a cliffside path offering wide ocean views. The walkable village center adds to its four-season appeal.

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Biddeford

A former mill town revitalized into a dynamic small city with reimagined mills, a growing culinary scene, beaches at nearby Biddeford Pool, and access to Route 1 and the turnpike.

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Wells

A mix of beaches, salt marshes, wildlife refuges, and quiet coastal neighborhoods. Offers a blend of nature-forward recreation and classic Maine seaside living.

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Old Orchard Beach

A historic beach destination known for its 7-mile stretch of sand, amusement park atmosphere, seasonal entertainment, waterfront dining, and the famous Old Orchard Beach Pier.

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Hanson Elementary School 207-457-1299 Public KG-3
Sea Road School 207-985-1105 Public 3-5
York Middle School 207-363-4214 Public 5-8
Marshwood High School 207-384-4500 Public 9-12
Hanson Elementary School 207-457-1299 Public KG-3
Wells Elementary School 207-646-5953 Public KG-4
Eliot Elementary School 207-439-9004 Public PK-3
Kennebunkport Consolidated School 207-967-2121 Public KG-5
Central School 207-384-2333 Public PK-3
North Berwick Elementary School 207-676-9811 Public KG-4
H B Emery Jr Memorial School 207-637-2056 Public PK-5
Lyman Elementary School 207-499-7228 Public PK-5
Alfred Elementary School 207-324-3831 Public PK-5
Mildred L Day School 207-284-4677 Public KG-5
Waterboro Elementary School 207-247-6126 Public PK-5
Shapleigh Memorial School 207-636-1751 Public PK-5
Dayton Consolidated School 207-499-2283 Public PK-5
Horace Mitchell Primary School 207-439-1707 Public KG-3
Vivian E. Hussey School 207-698-4465 Public KG-3
Acton Elementary School 207-636-2100 Public PK-8
Hollis School 207-929-3838 Public PK-5
Buxton Center Elementary School 207-929-3836 Public PK-5
Margaret Chase Smith 207-324-7586 Public PK-4
Carl J Lamb School 207-324-8481 Public KG-4
Line Elementary School 207-793-4100 Public PK-5
John F Kennedy Memorial School 207-282-4134 Public PK-KG
St Thomas Consolidated School 207-324-5832 Private PK-8
Seacoast Waldorf School 207-686-3140 Private PK-8
Berwick Academy 207-384-6352 Private PK-12
Saco Pre-K School 207-284-4505 Public PK-PK
Kennebunk Elementary School 207-985-4402 Public PK-2
Brixham Montessori Friends School 207-351-2700 Private PK-4
Village Elementary School-York 207-363-4870 Public KG-1
Governor John Fairfield School 207-282-1322 Public KG-2
Young School 207-284-7053 Public KG-2
Fraser-Ford Child Development Center 207-324-7955 Private PK-4
Jameson Elementary School 207-934-2891 Public PK-2
Sea Road School 207-985-1105 Public 3-5
Kennebunkport Consolidated School 207-967-2121 Public KG-5
York Middle School 207-363-4214 Public 5-8
Eliot Elementary School 207-439-9004 Public PK-3
Wells Elementary School 207-646-5953 Public KG-4
Hanson Elementary School 207-457-1299 Public KG-3
Wells Junior High School 207-646-5142 Public 5-8
H B Emery Jr Memorial School 207-637-2056 Public PK-5
Central School 207-384-2333 Public PK-3
Lyman Elementary School 207-499-7228 Public PK-5
Alfred Elementary School 207-324-3831 Public PK-5
North Berwick Elementary School 207-676-9811 Public KG-4
Mildred L Day School 207-284-4677 Public KG-5
Middle School of the Kennebunks 207-467-8004 Public 6-8
Coastal Ridge Elementary School 207-363-1800 Public 2-4
Waterboro Elementary School 207-247-6126 Public PK-5
CK Burns School 207-284-5081 Public 3-5
Saco Middle School 207-282-4181 Public 6-8
Massabesic Middle School 207-247-6121 Public 6-8
Shapleigh Memorial School 207-636-1751 Public PK-5
Lebanon Elementary School 207-457-1126 Public 4-5
Shapleigh School 207-439-2572 Public 4-8
Willard School 207-324-8454 Public 1-4
Biddeford Intermediate School 207-282-5957 Public 4-5
Horace Mitchell Primary School 207-439-1707 Public KG-3
Vivian E. Hussey School 207-698-4465 Public KG-3
Acton Elementary School 207-636-2100 Public PK-8
Dayton Consolidated School 207-499-2283 Public PK-5
Sanford Middle School 207-324-3114 Public 5-8
Hollis School 207-929-3838 Public PK-5
Margaret Chase Smith 207-324-7586 Public PK-4
Buxton Center Elementary School 207-929-3836 Public PK-5
Bonny Eagle Middle School 207-929-3833 Public 6-8
Marshwood Great Works School 207-384-4010 Public 4-5
Carl J Lamb School 207-324-8481 Public KG-4
Line Elementary School 207-793-4100 Public PK-5
Biddeford Middle School 207-282-6400 Public 6-8
Noble Middle School 207-698-1320 Public 6-7
Eric L. Knowlton School 207-698-1188 Public 4-5
Loranger Memorial School 207-934-4848 Public 3-8
Thornton Academy 207-602-4403 Private 6-12
Governor John Fairfield School 207-282-1322 Public KG-2
Brixham Montessori Friends School 207-351-2700 Private PK-4
Young School 207-284-7053 Public KG-2
Fraser-Ford Child Development Center 207-324-7955 Private PK-4
The School at Sweetser 207-294-4949 Private 4-12
Jameson Elementary School 207-934-2891 Public PK-2
Biddeford Primary School 207-282-8285 Public 1-3
Seacoast Waldorf School 207-686-3140 Private PK-8
Berwick Academy 207-384-6352 Private PK-12
York Middle School 207-363-4214 Public 5-8
Wells Junior High School 207-646-5142 Public 5-8
Marshwood Middle School 207-439-1399 Public 7-8
Middle School of the Kennebunks 207-467-8004 Public 6-8
Massabesic Middle School 207-247-6121 Public 6-8
Saco Middle School 207-282-4181 Public 6-8
Noble High School 207-284-3000 Public 8-12
Shapleigh School 207-439-2572 Public 4-8
Acton Elementary School 207-636-2100 Public PK-8
Sanford Middle School 207-324-3114 Public 5-8
Bonny Eagle Middle School 207-929-3833 Public 6-8
Biddeford Middle School 207-282-6400 Public 6-8
Loranger Memorial School 207-934-4848 Public 3-8
Noble Middle School 207-698-1320 Public 6-7
St Thomas Consolidated School 207-324-5832 Private PK-8
The School at Sweetser 207-294-4949 Private 4-12
Seacoast Waldorf School 207-686-3140 Private PK-8
Berwick Academy 207-384-6352 Private PK-12
Thornton Academy 207-602-4403 Private 6-12
Maplestone 207-477-2829 Private 7-12
Nfi Buxton - Beacon House 207-727-5900 Private 8-12
Marshwood High School 207-384-4500 Public 9-12
York High School 207-363-3621 Public 9-12
Wells High School 207-646-7011 Public 9-12
Kennebunk High School 207-985-1110 Public 9-12
Noble High School 207-284-3000 Public 8-12
Sanford High School 207-324-4050 Public 9-12
Massabesic High School 207-247-3141 Public 9-12
Old Orchard Beach High School 207-934-4461 Public 9-12
Robert W Traip Academy 207-439-1121 Public 9-12
Biddeford High School 207-282-1596 Public 9-12
Berwick Academy 207-384-6352 Private PK-12
Maplestone 207-477-2829 Private 7-12
Thornton Academy 207-602-4403 Private 6-12
Nfi Buxton - Beacon House 207-727-5900 Private 8-12
The New School 207-985-3745 Private 9-12
The School at Sweetser 207-294-4949 Private 4-12

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