Just three quarters of a mile from the Franciscan Guest House are the beaches of Kennebunk known to locals as Gooch’s, Middle, and Mother’s beaches. Gooch’s Beach, the closest to the Guest House, boasts ample sand, making it ideal for swimming and sunbathing. Middle Beach features a rocky shoreline and beautiful views, while Mother’s Beach has a playground, making it the most fun for kids. With a sidewalk stretching along all three beaches, this is the perfect place to spend the day walking, taking in the beautiful scenes of Maine, and living the way life should be lived.