06/22/2026
York is a coastal town in southern Maine between Kittery and Ogunquit, positioned along the Atlantic just north of the New Hampshire border. It is accessible via I-95, U.S. Route 1, and Route 1A, making it one of the first major stops after entering Maine from the south.
The coastline includes Long Sands Beach, Short Sands Beach, York Harbor, and Cape Neddick Harbor, along with a series of rocky headlands typical of this stretch of coast. Offshore at Cape Neddick sits Nubble Lighthouse, one of the most recognizable coastal landmarks in New England.
Just inland, Mount Agamenticus rises to 692 feet as a prominent monadnock, offering a sharp contrast to the low-lying shoreline and supporting an extensive trail network with wide regional views.
York borders Kittery, Ogunquit, Eliot, South Berwick, and Wells, forming part of the broader southern Maine coastal corridor defined by beaches, harbors, and protected recreational landscapes.