Hills Beach

View of Hills Beach, Basket Island, Stage Island, and Wood Island from the mouth of the Saco River

Hills Beach is a seaside community in Biddeford, York County, Maine, United States, approximately 85 miles (140 km) north of Boston, Massachusetts.

Hills Beach is a narrow stretch of sandy beach on the north side of Biddeford Pool[1] near the mouth of the Saco River and near the Saco Bay. The beach is protected by a breakwater on the north side and the curve of the cove to the south. Access to Hills Beach is at the entrance to the University of New England.[2] Hills Beach is located near Basket Island, Wood Island Light, Stage Island,[3] and others.

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References

  1. ↑ East, Publishers of Down (2012). Maine Beaches: Pocket Guide. Down East Books. p. 44. ISBN 978-1-60893-050-0.
  2. ↑ "Work by artist Susan Hanson on display at UNE Campus Center through August 29". www.une.edu. July 22, 2025. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  3. ↑ Gotthelf, Liz; Publisher•. "Fundraising effort begins to restore Stage Island Monument". sacobaynews.com. Retrieved April 17, 2026.

43°27′29″N 70°22′37″W / 43.458°N 70.377°W / 43.458; -70.377


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