America’s Safest State To Visit Is Packed With Postcard-Perfect Beach Towns

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With spring break on the horizon, more travelers are scoping out the perfect beach destination.

But the truth is not everyone shares the same vision. Some beaches are more welcoming to rowdy crowds, some are packed with retirees fresh from a pickleball match, and others are a mix of everyone.

There’s one state that was just revealed as the safest in the nation — and it’s brimming with postcard-perfect coastal getaways that rarely see the worst of spring break tourists.

You know, DJ’s blaring ”untz-untzing’ club bangers with fist-pumping crowds, girls shouting “wooooo!” any chance they get, all while waving their college flag despite drowning in student loans.

Kids today…

The bottom line is you’re craving a haven of blissful escapes no matter which beach you choose, it’s not Florida, Gulf Shores or anywhere in the South, it’s ‘The Pine Tree State’ that should top your wishlist.

Maine Is America’s Most Underrated Beach Destination

Florida may get all the hype, but Maine is the unsung hero of the East Coast, boasting storybook hideaways and even secret islands not nearly publicized enough.

In fact, late spring is the perfect time to venture offshore for Maine’s puffin season. It’s true, you don’t have to jet off to Iceland to witness these cute little birds up close.

That said, let’s focus on the here and now, not late May. There are dozens of picture-perfect beach towns to choose from across Maine, whether it’s just across from the New Hampshire state line to the Canadian border, where island map dots pepper the Gulf of Maine.

Of course, Portland is the most notable and worthy of a paragraph on its own, but there are many coastal charmers undiscovered by the masses with the exception of Kennebunkport — a favorite getaway from fellow Northeastern locals to get their sun, sand, and sensational lobster fix.

In 2025, we at Travel Off Path actually featured little-known Biddeford as Maine’s next big thing and we stand by it for 2026 too.

But where Maine really shines for pristine beaches is Acadia National Park, a nature paradise gleaming with equal parts pure wilderness and incredible shores as it sheds its winter phase and begins to see vibrant blooming trails.

Portland Is The Perfect Base

Has Portland fallen off the radar? Depends who you ask…

Maine’s largest city (not the capital) became one of New England’s trendiest destinations in years past, but rising prices have since deterred some travelers from looking elsewhere.

The reality is you can score a great deal in Portland with a little bit of digging, and it’s just as gorgeous as ever with red-brick-lined roadways and borderline European flair.

This seafarer port is obviously a foodie destination, where there’s no shortage of fresh catches at reasonable prices since you’re not paying for imports, as what you eat is largely boat-to-table.

But where Portland is still underrated is its own beaches and close proximity to nearby coastal getaways, such as numerous lush State Parks, the aforementioned Kennebunkport, Biddeford, and the gateway to Acadia, Bar Harbor.

Even if you rent a car for just a day, you can cover a lot of ground hopping from one delightful postcard town to another, but if there’s one must-visit, it’s gotta be the Red’s Eats 🦞 in Wiscasset (we dare you to try saying that without a thick New England accent).

FBI Data Reveals Maine Is America’s Safest State

Don’t let HBO’s IT: Welcome To Derry or any of the resident Maine’s Stephen King’s creepy clown books and movies deter you from visiting Maine.

World Atlas revealed Maine is the safest state in America to visit, backed by up-to-date FBI data.

Maine leads a hefty list of New England destinations, followed closely by New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, so feel free to explore neighboring states too without keeping your head on a swivel.

The truth is large swaths of Maine’s backcountry feel totally remote and little crime happens here. However, World Atlas notes ‘Even in the Portland area, where activity is more concentrated, the state’s overall footprint of high-risk nightlife districts and large, densely populated corridors is limited compared with many states.

Maine earned a score of 100.1, meaning it holds the lowest violent crime rate per capita (per 100,000 inhabitants).

Sam Sears

Sam, our Lead Writer & Journalist based in San Diego has visited 36 countries and written over 1000 articles with a focus on sharing his own travel experiences and shining a light on lesser-known gems.