Notable beach · Maine, Maine

Friars Bay

Friars Bay is a beach in Maine, Maine.

Friars Bay: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Friars Bay

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Friars Bay — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.88368, -66.96190. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Friars Bay?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Friars Bay?

    Nearby: Roosevelt Campobello International Park (sanctuary, 1 km), Central Congregational Church (church, 4 km), Fort Sullivan (fort, 4 km), WSHD-FM (Eastport) (attraction, 5 km), Shackford Head (viewpoint, 6 km), Lubec Channel Light (beach, 6 km).

    Is Friars Bay worth visiting?

    Friars Bay is listed as a notable beach in Maine on Spotwander.