Experience the scenic Ocean Path in Acadia National Park with this self-guided walking tour. Discover marine wildlife, stunning foliage, Thunder Hole, and more. Book now!
Experience the scenic Ocean Path in Acadia National Park with this self-guided walking tour. Discover marine wildlife, stunning foliage, Thunder Hole, and more. Book now!
- Sand Beach - Straight ahead lies Sand Beach. Although this small stretch of sand is less than 300 yards long, it remains one of the top swimming locations in Acadia. The cliffs on either side provide shelter to the cove, creating a picturesque setting for beach enthusiasts. If you’re seeking some beachside enjoyment, this is the only sandy beach…
- Sand Beach - Straight ahead lies Sand Beach. Although this small stretch of sand is less than 300 yards long, it remains one of the top swimming locations in Acadia. The cliffs on either side provide shelter to the cove, creating a picturesque setting for beach enthusiasts. If you’re seeking some beachside enjoyment, this is the only sandy beach along the trail, so feel free to explore it! Just be ready for some very chilly water!
Note: The tour spans over 2 miles, includes more than 34 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
New, Lifetime access, no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
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Thunder Hole - Ahead is one of the most striking spots on Acadia’s coastline: Thunder Hole! If you arrive a couple of hours before high tide, you might already understand how it got its name.
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Monument Cove - On our left is Monument Cove. To view it, turn left and follow the short walking path through the trees. In just a hundred feet, it opens up to a stunning vista from atop a flat rocky cliff.
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Sand Beach Overlook - Approaching on our left is Sand Beach Overlook, providing excellent views of the beach we departed from at the start of our tour. Watch for the small trail to the overlook on the left.
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Thunder Hole Gift Shop - Need a pause? Perhaps a keepsake to remember your visit to Acadia? The Thunder Hole Gift Shop is coming up on our right. The shop also offers restrooms for customers.
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Otter Cliff - The cliff just ahead is known as “Otter Cliff.” It rises 110 feet above the sea and offers some of the finest views along the Ocean Path! You might assume the cliff is named after sea otters swimming offshore, but that’s not the case. In fact, there are no sea otters here at all! So what’s the story?
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Otter Point Overlook - You are now walking toward the southernmost tip of this section of Mount Desert Island: Otter Point Overlook. You can remain on the path and take photos from there, or you can walk down onto the rocks closer to the water. However, exercise caution if you leave the walking path. The rocks can be wet and slippery.
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Gorham Mountain Trail - On our right, just across the Park Loop Road, is the Gorham Mountain Trail. This moderately challenging 3.5-mile hike ascends nearly 700 feet and offers some truly breathtaking views along the way. Feel free to explore it if you have about 90 minutes to spare!
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Boulder Beach - We are passing Boulder Beach on our left. True to its name, this 400-foot stretch of beach is entirely covered in large boulders! But how does that occur? What causes a beach to be composed of boulders instead of sand?

- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Discover the scenic beauty of Acadia National Park’s Ocean Path with this self-guided walking tour. Keep an eye out for diverse marine wildlife, marvel at the stunning foliage, and explore the impressive Thunder Hole. Listen to tales of shipwrecks and catastrophic fires. Conclude your journey with the picturesque views from Otter Point Outlook.
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Discover the scenic beauty of Acadia National Park’s Ocean Path with this self-guided walking tour. Keep an eye out for diverse marine wildlife, marvel at the stunning foliage, and explore the impressive Thunder Hole. Listen to tales of shipwrecks and catastrophic fires. Conclude your journey with the picturesque views from Otter Point Outlook.
Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Enjoy the adventure together!
After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
- Important Note: The Cadillac Summit Road in Acadia National Park is currently closed to all uses until further notice. The tentative construction end date is on or around April 30.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.