Ogunquit Beach, a three-mile white sand beach stretching from Ogunquit River and the ocean, has played a key role in the growth of tourism and popularity of Ogunquit, especially during the summer months. The Ogunquit Beach District was created in 1923 when residents were concerned about loss of public access to the beach and petitioned the legislature to give the right of eminent domain to acquire the beach property for $45,000.

A wooden bridge was built across the Ogunquit River in 1888 to provide access to the beach.

The caption reads, "View across river from beach, Ogunquit, Maine."

The Tichnor Brothers printing company published this type of postcard circa 1938.