From early morning until sunset, ramblers, strollers and, joggers enjoy the 2.3 miles of Saco's sandy beaches along Saco Bay between the Goosefare Brook on the northern end, to the Saco River at the southern end. The more adventurous hikers sometimes hike out the jetty which is more like a rugged mountain bolder field than a trail.
Fishermen claim the jetty is one of the best places to catch striped bass.
A City parking lot at Camp Ellis on the Saco River Pier is a convenient starting place. Additional parking is available at a second City parking area at the corner of Seaside and Bay View. During the summer the parking lot at Ferry Beach State is also available.