Reach Beach likely derives its name from Eggemoggin Reach, the tidal strait separating Deer Isle from the Blue Hill Peninsula, providing coastal access on this Maine island community. This beach serves one of several shoreline locations on Deer Isle's complex coastline shaped by glacial activity and centuries of maritime heritage in Hancock County.
The beach offers opportunities to observe the reach's tidal currents, lobster boats, and maritime traffic while exploring Deer Isle's granite ledges and pocket beaches. Visitors can experience the island's working waterfront character and natural coastal beauty, with opportunities for tide pooling and observing seabirds characteristic of Maine's offshore island communities connected to the mainland by the historic Deer Isle Bridge.
Deer Isle dining includes 27 Fathoms Waterfront Grill in Stonington for fresh Deer Isle Oyster Co. oysters and creative coastal cuisine, Fin & Fern for homemade pasta and locally-sourced seafood on the waterfront, and Stonecutters Kitchen for Maine lobster and harbor views along Atlantic Avenue in this Blue Hill Peninsula island community.
