Fodor's Expert Review Crescent Beach
Scarborough, Prout's Neck, and Cape Elizabeth
Beach
Just off scenic Route 77, this ½-mile-long, half-moon-shape swatch of sand has some of the warmest ocean currents in the state, making it a favorite for swimming. Amenities: food and drink; lifeguards; parking; showers; toilets; water sports. Best for: swimming; walking.