Coastline in Bar Harbor
3 places · Sea stacks, coves & tidal shores
Bar Harbor, ME
Thunder Hole
A natural inlet carved into the granite coastline of Acadia National Park where waves compress air in a cavern, producing thunderous booms. The effect is most dramatic during incoming tides with moderate to heavy surf. Spray can shoot up to 40 feet during storm conditions.
Bar Harbor, ME
Otter Cliff
Rising 110 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, Otter Cliff is one of the tallest coastal headlands on the eastern seaboard. The sheer pink granite face is popular with rock climbers and attracts photographers for its dramatic wave action. The cliff faces southeast, catching morning light.
Bar Harbor, ME
Sand Beach
A rare sandy beach along Acadia's granite coast, composed partly of crushed shell fragments that give it a distinctive pinkish hue. The beach is flanked by rocky headlands including Great Head and the Beehive. The sand composition and surrounding geology make it unique among Maine beaches.