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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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Schools In The Area

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Middle School of the Kennebunks 207-467-8004 public 6-8
Wells High School 207-646-7011 public 9-12
Waterboro Elementary School 207-247-6126 public PK-5
Ck Burns School 207-284-5081 public 3-5
Noble Middle School 207-698-1320 public 6-7
Eric L. Knowlton School 207-698-1188 public 4-5
Shapleigh Memorial School 207-636-1751 public PK-5
Sanford High School 207-324-4050 public 9-12
Kennebunk High School 207-985-1110 public 9-12
Massabesic High School 207-247-3141 public 9-12
Massabesic Middle School 207-247-6121 public 6-8
Noble High School 207-284-3000 public 8-12
Biddeford High School 207-282-1596 public 8-12
Old Orchard Beach High School 207-934-4461 public 9-12
Marshwood High School 207-384-4500 public 9-12
York High School 207-363-3621 public 9-12
York Middle School 207-363-4214 public 5-8
Bonny Eagle Middle School 207-929-3833 public 6-8
Marshwood Middle School 207-439-1399 public 7-8
Saco Middle School 207-282-4181 public 6-8
Robert W Traip Academy 207-439-1121 public 9-12
Sanford Middle School 207-324-3114 public 5-8
Wells Elementary School 207-646-5953 public KG-4
Mildred L Day School 207-284-4677 public KG-5
Sea Road School 207-985-1105 public 3-5
Biddeford Middle School 207-282-6400 public 5-7
Carl J Lamb School 207-324-8481 public PK-4
Sanford Pride Elementary School 207-324-8454 public PK-4
Wells Junior High School 207-646-5142 public 5-8
North Berwick Elementary School 207-676-9811 public KG-4
Dayton Consolidated School 207-499-2283 public PK-5
Kennebunkport Consolidated School 207-967-2121 public KG-5
Alfred Elementary School 207-324-3831 public PK-5
Lyman Elementary School 207-499-7228 public PK-5
Biddeford Intermediate School 207-282-5957 public 3-4
Margaret Chase Smith 207-324-7586 public PK-4
Maplestone 207-477-2829 private 7-12 Website
Nfi Buxton - Beacon House 207-727-5900 private 8-12 Website
Fraser-Ford Child Development Center 207-324-7955 private PK-4 Website
John F Kennedy Memorial School 207-282-4134 public PK-KG Website
Berwick Academy 207-384-6352 private PK-12 Website
St Thomas Consolidated School 207-324-5832 private PK-8 Website
The School at Sweetser 207-294-4949 private 4-12 Website
Thornton Academy 207-602-4403 private 6-12 Website
The New School 207-985-3745 private 9-12 Website
Biddeford Primary School 207-282-8285 public KG-2 Website
Governor John Fairfield School 207-282-1322 public KG-2 Website
Kennebunk Elementary School 207-985-4402 public PK-2 Website
Young School 207-284-7053 public KG-2 Website
Waterboro Elementary School 207-247-6126 public PK-5
Shapleigh Memorial School 207-636-1751 public PK-5
Carl J Lamb School 207-324-8481 public PK-4
Sanford Pride Elementary School 207-324-8454 public PK-4
Dayton Consolidated School 207-499-2283 public PK-5
Alfred Elementary School 207-324-3831 public PK-5
Lyman Elementary School 207-499-7228 public PK-5
Margaret Chase Smith 207-324-7586 public PK-4
Fraser-Ford Child Development Center 207-324-7955 private PK-4 Website
John F Kennedy Memorial School 207-282-4134 public PK-KG Website
Berwick Academy 207-384-6352 private PK-12 Website
St Thomas Consolidated School 207-324-5832 private PK-8 Website
Kennebunk Elementary School 207-985-4402 public PK-2 Website
Waterboro Elementary School 207-247-6126 public PK-5
Ck Burns School 207-284-5081 public 3-5
Eric L. Knowlton School 207-698-1188 public 4-5
Shapleigh Memorial School 207-636-1751 public PK-5
Wells Elementary School 207-646-5953 public KG-4
Mildred L Day School 207-284-4677 public KG-5
Sea Road School 207-985-1105 public 3-5
Carl J Lamb School 207-324-8481 public PK-4
Sanford Pride Elementary School 207-324-8454 public PK-4
North Berwick Elementary School 207-676-9811 public KG-4
Dayton Consolidated School 207-499-2283 public PK-5
Kennebunkport Consolidated School 207-967-2121 public KG-5
Alfred Elementary School 207-324-3831 public PK-5
Lyman Elementary School 207-499-7228 public PK-5
Biddeford Intermediate School 207-282-5957 public 3-4
Margaret Chase Smith 207-324-7586 public PK-4
Fraser-Ford Child Development Center 207-324-7955 private PK-4 Website
John F Kennedy Memorial School 207-282-4134 public PK-KG Website
Berwick Academy 207-384-6352 private PK-12 Website
St Thomas Consolidated School 207-324-5832 private PK-8 Website
The School at Sweetser 207-294-4949 private 4-12 Website
Biddeford Primary School 207-282-8285 public KG-2 Website
Governor John Fairfield School 207-282-1322 public KG-2 Website
Kennebunk Elementary School 207-985-4402 public PK-2 Website
Young School 207-284-7053 public KG-2 Website
Middle School of the Kennebunks 207-467-8004 public 6-8
Noble Middle School 207-698-1320 public 6-7
Massabesic Middle School 207-247-6121 public 6-8
Noble High School 207-284-3000 public 8-12
Biddeford High School 207-282-1596 public 8-12
York Middle School 207-363-4214 public 5-8
Bonny Eagle Middle School 207-929-3833 public 6-8
Marshwood Middle School 207-439-1399 public 7-8
Saco Middle School 207-282-4181 public 6-8
Sanford Middle School 207-324-3114 public 5-8
Biddeford Middle School 207-282-6400 public 5-7
Wells Junior High School 207-646-5142 public 5-8
Maplestone 207-477-2829 private 7-12 Website
Nfi Buxton - Beacon House 207-727-5900 private 8-12 Website
Berwick Academy 207-384-6352 private PK-12 Website
St Thomas Consolidated School 207-324-5832 private PK-8 Website
The School at Sweetser 207-294-4949 private 4-12 Website
Thornton Academy 207-602-4403 private 6-12 Website
Wells High School 207-646-7011 public 9-12
Sanford High School 207-324-4050 public 9-12
Kennebunk High School 207-985-1110 public 9-12
Massabesic High School 207-247-3141 public 9-12
Noble High School 207-284-3000 public 8-12
Biddeford High School 207-282-1596 public 8-12
Old Orchard Beach High School 207-934-4461 public 9-12
Marshwood High School 207-384-4500 public 9-12
York High School 207-363-3621 public 9-12
Robert W Traip Academy 207-439-1121 public 9-12
Maplestone 207-477-2829 private 7-12 Website
Nfi Buxton - Beacon House 207-727-5900 private 8-12 Website
Berwick Academy 207-384-6352 private PK-12 Website
The School at Sweetser 207-294-4949 private 4-12 Website
Thornton Academy 207-602-4403 private 6-12 Website
The New School 207-985-3745 private 9-12 Website

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