This a beautiful rocky beach in Machiasport, ME, and is definitely off the beaten path down a road that boasts some beautiful views, but almost seems never ending. I visited in Jan 2026 and no one but myself was there. Solitude, quiet, and beauty. Ahhhh. Some say the water crashing against the rocks sounds like singing. It is a very soothing and welcoming sound which I do not think I would ever tire of. It was difficult in some spots to walk as the rocks can be a foot or more deep, but with my snow boots on it was manageable. I am not sure how it would be barefoot or with sandals, but I would certainly give it a go. No restrooms or other amenities. A wonderful Maine spot with amazing scenery and beauty. read more

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If you're looking for a secluded, expansive rocky beach off the beaten path, Jasper Beach is your new best friend! You can expect two tiers of smooth, beach rock adorned with seaweed/kelp. Outside of the traditional basalt, granite, etc. that New England beaches tend to provide, Jasper also offers sea snail and crab shells, drift wood, and the occasional beach glass/pottery. After the overcrowded Sandy Beach (south of Bar Harbor in Acadia N.P.), Jasper was a welcome calm and solitude. I would have stayed for more than two hours, however, the only drawback--for anyone, frankly--is the lack of facilities. No fresh water or bathroom within :15 to :20. If you or your family can handle that, Jasper Beach is definitely worth a visit! read more

Jasper Beach - Left side of expansive rock beach - Beaches Near Me - Machiasport, Maine

Had seen this place on you tube so I added it to my bucket list years ago . I finally got here ! It was much more beautiful in person ! read more

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I don't typically write reviews for beaches in the area, but I had to look and see why Jasper beach of all places is rated at three and a half stars! I'm a local transplant so I've only been living in the area for about a year now, and I'll tell ya, the first stop was to Jasper Beach after unpacking. A friend had taken me here my one and only visit to the Machias area, and I absolutely fell in love with it. It's completely free, first of all, which is incredible if you think about the costs of getting into Acadia National Park in the summer (30+ a day to witness beauty, but absolutely no solitude). A free beach?? Unheard of. Granted, this is not your average beach. There's no sand , the entire thing is made up of beautifully smooth stones. Some of these stones are difficult to walk on; which, if you're rating a beach poorly because the stones are hard to walk on, I think you should avoid Maine as a whole. It's called the Bold Coast for a reason ;) There are no restrooms but if you ask the locals, they'll tell you to do your business in the woods. Just please, no number 2 for future guests to step in! As you walk into the beach, look out and you'll see the fish farms in the distance. They are owned and operated by Cooke Aquaculture and provide the surrounding area with Gulf of Maine raised salmon. Pretty neat. If you look to your right, you'll see a gigantic white ball looking thing. That was an old radio tower (I think). It's especially cool to look at and admire. To your left, are some really beautiful caves that you can absolutely explore at low tide. There's even a smaller beach that you can get to at low tide and climb up to sit among the trees and look out at the ocean. It is illegal to take rocks from Jasper, but go inside any local's home and you will most assuredly find rocks from Jasper. But don't do it, lest you get caught! Enjoy this beautiful beach and make sure you take a moment to listen to the noise of the rocks as the waves are receding. It's unlike anything you'll ever hear anywhere else (except Japan!). Also, be wary, the drive is usually not grated very well so there are a few potholes to look out for. read more

While looking for spots that few go to we came here to visit this quiet beach. Very empty. Just a beach of sea washed smooth stones. No sand. No waves. Just a beach. Ample parking, no fee. read more

This is not your average beach. It's literally all rocks- and all kinds of shapes and sizes. Listening to that tide go in and out and make the rocks roll all over is something we Texans just don't ever hear! Definitely a neat spot to spend an hour or two exploring. read more

Every time I come home, I have to visit Jasper Beach. This is an iconic symbol of my childhood. My parents used to bring me here all the time when I was little. And when I was older, it was my favorite place to go when I just wanted to get the fuck away from people for a little while. It's well-known among the locals, but not so much among people From Away. Which means it's quiet and never crowded. The entrance to the beach is located at the bottom of the hill on the way to Starboard, across the street from the old abandoned barracks (which, coincidentally, is where I got my first tattoo, sitting on some dude's weight bench at the age of 18, drunk on Hornsby's cider....). Parking is kinda pell-mell, since this isn't exactly a very highly-maintained area. It's not like Roque Bluffs where you have to pay a fee, either. The beach itself is absolutely amazing. There is only one other place like it on earth, and that is in Japan. No shit. The name is a little deceptive, as the stones that make up the beach are mostly rhyolite instead of actual jasper (rhyolite is a volcanic stone). The stones have been polished over thousands of years so they're all smooth, round, and shiny. There are literally billions of them for the entire stretch of beach, from the sedimentary cliffs closer to the old radar hill, to the caves at the other end (you have to wait till low tide to get into them). They're so pretty -- when you come out on a sunny day, just plop your butt down and look at them as they warm your hiney. Stripes, spots, colors....the endless variety is fascinating. Just watch out for those awful black rock-spiders that sometimes pop up! They're harmless but still gross. If you sit and listen to the waves, you'll notice that you're not hearing your typical "beach noise". The sound of the rocks tumbling as the waves flow backwards is like a little song almost. Creepy but beautiful at the same time. The back end of the beach on the eastern side has a cool salt marsh that fills up at high tide. I used to come out here collecting mussels for dinner with my mom all the time. If you are brave enough for the cold, you can actually get some good swimming done in the little channel that feeds the lagoon in between tides. It gets more than deep enough, but the current doesn't get too bad. During low tide, if you can, definitely check out the eastern border of the beach. There are old erosion caves in the bedrock that are big enough to explore. From what I understand, a couple of them have collapsed in the past few years. I wasn't able to investigate last week when I was home because it was in between tides, but I really hope that's not the case! If you're a tourist, keep in mind that it's actually illegal to remove rocks from this beach. read more

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Amazing beach kind of remote area with nothing to eat or drink or do...besides check out this awesome beach

Just came here for the very first time and it is absolutely as amazing as Heather K. described in August of 2012. What I find really funny is that I too took a picture of a floating orange glove in the water while I was there too!!! Same glove?? Stehpen King?? LOL read more

Pros: Beach filled with dark pebbles. Cons: Not worth the drive, especially in stormy weather. read more

Sadly I was unimpressed with this beach. If you don't have a lot of time in the area I'd say you could skip this stop as it was a bit of a drive from the main road to get here and nothing spectacular. If you do go, be forewarned of the massive pothole on the drivers side as you turn in. There is very limited parking and no bathroom facilities. The rocks are very difficult to walk on which would make it a somewhat of a challenging trek to get to the caves mentioned in some of the other posts. If you just wanted to get out to sit on the rocks and look out it might be ok. Overall it's a nice view but there are many much more impressive in the area. read more

There is a Place on the Left coast at almost the Same Latitude called baker beach, but I call It Jasper beach. The Stones here are almost all Jasper, except for the High concentration of Agates which are prevalent. Here the stones are Polished very smooth from softball sized down to pea sized. There are also egg shaped Jasper everywhere. I have identified Agate, Agate Jasper, Moss Agate, Brecciated Jasper, Blood Jasper, Poppy Jasper, Leopard Jasper, Yellow Jasper, Green Jasper, Black Jasper, Red Jasper, Tiger eye, Dalmatian Jasper, Royal Plume Jasper, Petrified wood Jasper, Picture Jasper, as well as others which names escape me at the moment. This Beach has Barrier Rock Outcroppings which Tames the Angry Pacific Ocean and Traps the Egg Shaped Jasper in the Tidal Pools. In the summer it is mostly 65 to 80 degrees Which makes for good tanning as it is a clothing Optional beach. Collecting Jasper along the Shore with just your rock sack on is a very enjoyable pastime. Really, California Rocks!!! read more