Your walking tour of the Ocean Path begins at the Ocean Path Trailhead and takes you past Sand Beach, one of the premier swimming spots in Acadia. As you walk, you’ll hear about the rich marine wildlife, such as the harbor porpoises and harbor seals. You might just see some of them in action!

Up next, you’ll get the story of the Sand Beach shipwreck. Hear how a small schooner’s crew clung to life in the midst of a violent storm, with their own vessel destroyed. Then you’ll uncover the mystery of the area’s diverse warblers and the trees in which they make their homes. Continuing your trip, you’ll hear about the peregrine falcons, which can dive at over 200 miles an hour! You’ll also get familiar with the efforts to reintroduce this endangered species through a process ironically known as “hacking.”

Strolling along the rocky shoreline, you’ll learn about the tide pools and how they serve as havens for a variety of sea critters, such as sea stars and blue mussels. You’ll soon come to Otter Cliff. While not named after the sea otters, it has a significant history, including being the site of a Navy radio station in World War I.

As you keep walking, hear about the loons, find out why they’re endangered, and unearth the efforts to conserve this unique species. The journey ends at the majestic Otter Point Overlook.

Stroll along dramatic bluffs alongside the Atlantic Ocean
Uncover what makes the famed Thunder Hole rumble
Go back in time to hear about the harrowing Sand Beach shipwreck
Tune into the unusual story of a historic radio tower on Acadia's shores
Get breathtaking views from the Otter Point Overlook

Important to know

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket