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Thing to Do
Explore the night sky from the west side of Mount Desert Island while enjoying the ocean soundscape. Seawall Picnic Area offers northeastern and southern views over the Atlantic Ocean and the mouth of Somes Sound from a quintessential cobblestone beach. Views of the night sky are unobstructed and convenient for those staying near Southwest Harbor or Bass Harbor.
Seawall serves as a good location for night sky photography, since it offers a dynamic landscape foreground for photographs of the Milky Way, Jupiter, Saturn, and more.
Where to Begin
Seawall Picnic Area
Getting There:
By bus: There is no public transportation after dark to this location.
NPS Photo/Sardius S. Stalker
Last updated: November 10, 2020