Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse

Loann Nguyen

Cute, fun, and picturesque! No restrooms nearby! It can get windy. Good shoes are recommended

R Davis

No bathrooms available. Dog friendly. Plastic poop bags available at park entrance. This place is not wheelchair or walker friendly. There was plenty of parking, although the area was in rough shape and our low riding car couldn't park on the slope without hitting. The walk is long and beautiful. Be careful on the granite, it is uneven, had big gaps, and is slippery in spots. It was still doable in sandals. We saw a grey seal and cormorants while walking to the lighthouse. Keep your eyes open for wildlife. Many people were tidepooling at the beginning of the walk since it was low tide. There were many people fishing. At the last dock before the lighthouse, there was a family jumping off and swimming. I'm not sure if that's actually allowed or not. No lifeguards around. There's a picnic table next to the flagpole right in front of the lighthouse, but any of the large rocks make a great spot for a picnic. Beware of seagulls if you do bring goodies. Makes sure to walk around the lighthouse and up the stairs.

Jason Watson

The Rockland Breakwater is one of those places you have to see if you live in Maine. Situated near the working harbor and the gated Samoset Resort the Breakwater has neat ocean views but no real beach. This is an engineering wonder, not a natural one, and is worth seeing. The Breakwater is crazy long and not for the timid. The lighthouse itself is small but pretty and manned by great volunteers. There is a suggested donation for the tour, but no set fee. This is a great short outing for kids and a common first date for locals. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Alan McDonald

A summer time tradition I've had since I was young is walking the Rockland breakwater. Decent exercise, breathtaking ocean views, and a good respite from the busy town Rockland turns into during summers. A great place to sit and relax, and even bring a picnic