Old Orchard Beach, Maine — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Old Orchard Beach, York County.
| City | Old Orchard Beach |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | York |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 43.517307 |
| Longitude | -70.37755 |
| Population | 8,960 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Old Orchard Beach is a locality in York County, Maine, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,960. Old Orchard Beach is located at 43.5173°N, 70.3775°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 04064.
Old Orchard Beach unfurls its sandy expanse against the brisk, salty breath of the Atlantic. It lies 11.0 miles south-west of South Portland, ME (from South Portland, ME: bearing 219°T), and is situated 4.2 miles east-north-east of Biddeford. Here, the coastline is a broad, welcoming arc, a gentle curve of pale gold that meets the restless, slate-grey sea. The air itself carries a certain tang, a blend of brine and sun-warmed pine needles from the sparse woodlands that fringe the inland edge, a subtle perfume that clings to everything. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, languid shadows across the dunes, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender, a quiet promise of cooler evenings. This stretch of coast, long a cherished summer haven, hums with the cheerful clamor of a place built for simple pleasures. Its history is deeply entwined with the golden age of seaside resorts, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of its classic amusement pier, a bright beacon of flashing lights and cheerful music that draws crowds seeking the thrill of the moment. The local economy, once reliant on fishing and shipbuilding that dotted the wider region, now thrives on the seasonal influx of visitors who come to walk the boardwalk, feel the cool spray on their faces, and perhaps indulge in the sweet, sticky comfort of a saltwater taffy. Old Orchard Beach, even as the seasons turn, retains a spirit of playful exuberance, a place where the rhythms of summer linger long in the memory.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Old Orchard Beach, Maine with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Old Orchard Beach and York County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Old Orchard Beach is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Old Orchard Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |