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Sand Beach

A sand beach on a granite coast, made largely of shells.

easy Kid friendly Busy in season Dark sky Road closed to cars Dec 1 to Apr 14 Island Explorer: Sand Beach

Much of the sand is crushed shell, which is why there is a beach here at all on a shore of granite ledge. The water rarely passes the mid fifties. The lot fills early in summer; after dark it is one of the best stargazing spots on the Loop Road.

EraModern park
Seasonloop road season
Coordinates44.3302, -68.184
Source of positionNPS
Directions