Very interesting history on the breakwater. I bought a book to learn more about the engineering that went into building the breakwater in 1881. Loved it.

My husband and I walked the 7/8th mile breakwater to go see the lighthouse. It is well worth the hike out on a beautiful day. The lighthouse is gorgeous as well as the keeper's house. You will enjoy the walk and the lighthouse very much.

Make sure you check the tide charts! The breakwater is under water at astronomical or storm surge high tide. The walk is almost a mile out on fairly flat granite blocks. It is not a planned walkway so not suitable for strollers or heels! The view is fantastic. If you stay at the Samoset, try to get photos at sunset... More

It is simply beautiful to walk out on the breakwater! You'll be walking on slabs of rock with water on both sides. It is safe enough (people can be walking in either direction with no difficulty), just pay attention. The small lighthouse at the end of the breakwater is a really good goal for a healthy walk and it will... More

This is a must see when visiting Maine at any time of year. I've walked it in the summer and even bundled up the kids and myself and walked it in late November. The breakwater is a nice, wide walkway made of granite blocks. It is a mile long and ends at old lighthouse that is open to the public... More

Enjoy this hike across the rocks and view the Rockland Harbor. To my knowledge you cannot enter the light. Often times it is quite windy so you may want to wear a hat. "Catch" the fishermen trying to catch a good specimen for the day.

If you like the wind and the sun and watching the sailboats, you'll love it. Where we take our company for an afternoon walk.

Wear sneakers and be prepared to walk carefully. I would not recommend this walk for young children or anyone who might be unsteady on his feet. It's one mile from the parking lot to the lighthouse, but well worth the effort. The walk itself is beautiful and the view once you get to the end is more than worth the... More

The best part of this is the walk out to the light. Time it with Schooner Days and it will be the quintessential Maine outing. Wear sturdy shoes with good traction--not your bedroom slippers or a loose fitting pair of flips. There are fissures between the rip rap and you've got to step over them--watch your footing. The jetty is... More