Great American Beaches 2008

Great For: Families. Midcoast Maine isn’t all rocky coves, as this 1 1/2-mile stretch of fine sand in Phippsburg proves.

T+L Tip: At low tide, a land bridge links the beach to Fox Island, a favorite for tide-pool hunting.

Where To Stay: Ten of the 137 rooms at Sebasco Harbor Resort are in a 1940 lighthouse.

Beach Eats: Overlooking historic Popham Fort and the beach, Spinney’s Oceanfront Restaurant serves lobsters straight from the tank, with drawn butter and bibs.

Great American Beaches