Ogunquit Travel Guide

  Boats in Perkins Cove
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  • Boats in Perkins Cove
      Boats in Perkins Cove
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  • Perkins Cove Cottage
      Perkins Cove Cottage
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  • Boat Launch
      Boat Launch
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  • House on the Cliff
      House on the Cliff
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  • Perkins Cove
      Perkins Cove
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Pro

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 Beautiful beach, great food, nice atmosphere 


Con

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 Seasonal closures 


In a nutshell

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 Get there now! Any season is wonderful. 

 

Explore Ogunquit

Things to Do  

Ogunquit Heritage Museum

Ogunquit Heritage Museum, Ogunquit

 Mainepaula Says:  The Museum is lopcated on the idyllic Dorothea Grant Common, located between Rte. 1 and Shore Road. The museum is housed in an historic 1780's Cape Cod. Exhibits there range from the early settlers , Perkins Cove and the early fishing and ship building trades, the Ogunquit... 

Perkins Cove

Perkins Cove, Ogunquit

 emilienoelle Says:  On the far side of the town of Ogunquit, all the way down at the end of Shore Road, lies a pretty little village called Perkins Cove. Its full of tiny shops and seafood restaurants and looks just like a picture postcard of a New England seaside town. The small cove is home... 

Day at the Beach

Day at the Beach, Ogunquit

 momstribeof7 Says:  Go to Ogunquit Beach. We went on a day that was about 88 degrees. We were at the nothern most end of the beach. The water was really cold, c'mon it's Maine. I stood in up to my ankles, my feet started to feel numb. On a really hot day though that's all you need is to cool... 

Great day on the Marginal Way

Great day on the Marginal Way, Ogunquit

 momstribeof7 Says:  There is a walking path that leads from Perkins Cove to the main drag in town. If you walk the whole way you'll pass a lighthouse out on the point. It's not a working lighthouse, but one nonetheless. Great views all the way and many places to look out, some even with... 

Hotels  

The Beachmere Inn

 2 Reviews and 374 Opinions  My family had a family reunion here for one week in August 2000. We had 65 family members aged 6... 

Gorges Grant Hotel

 1 Review and 178 Opinions  I had requested a room with 2 beds & upon arrival there was one bed in the room. The response from... 

Restaurants  

Bintliff's: Don't miss breakfast at Bintliff's

Bintliff's: Don't miss breakfast at Bintliff's, Ogunquit

 03431 Says:  The best breakfasts ever! Try the raspberry almond pancakes, the creme brûlée French toast, or the champagne eggs Benedict. All fabulous!! A bit more pricey... About $11.95, but absolutely worth it! We go to Ogunquit about 2-3 times a year and go every time. Not really a kid... 

Beachfire Bar & Grille: Beachfire - Better Than Ever

Beachfire Bar & Grille: Beachfire - Better Than Ever, Ogunquit

 nealnearnorth Says:  Shame on me that it took reading someone else's harsh review of this place from 2009 to put the record straight, and acknowledge a gem of a place.For several years now, Beachfire Bar & Grille has transitioned from a place to pop in while in Ogunquit for those amazing $4.99... 

Five-O Shore Road Restaurant: Fine Dinning

Five-O Shore Road Restaurant: Fine Dinning, Ogunquit

 RhondaRuth Says:  One of Ogunquit's most popular restaurants! Five-O features fine dining, as well as a popular bar, and a late night menu. The bar is very popular with locals at night.Reservations recommended. We've only been once so far, so I won't have a favorite until I go back again and... 

The ImPASTAble Dream Restaurant: Italian at it's best!

The ImPASTAble Dream Restaurant: Italian at it's best!, Ogunquit

 RhondaRuth Says:  Nestled in downtown Ogunquit among the rustic shops and businesses you'll find a dream come true at The ImPASTAble Dream...Great Italian food with a menu that gives you excellent discriptions of what you're going to get. Check out their menu. It's pretty hard to have a... 

THE OGUNQUIT LOBSTER POUND: YOU DON'T HAVE TO EAT LOBSTER HERE...

THE OGUNQUIT LOBSTER POUND: YOU DON'T HAVE TO EAT LOBSTER HERE..., Ogunquit

 Rich62 Says:  A large and interesting restaurant right across the street (Highway One) from The Egg and I restaurant.There is a wide price range and large selection on the menu so everyone can surely find something they will like, both price-wise and selection-wise. Here are samples from... 

THE EGG AND I: A BUSY BREAKFAST SPOT ALONG HIGHWAY ONE

THE EGG AND I: A BUSY BREAKFAST SPOT ALONG HIGHWAY ONE, Ogunquit

 Rich62 Says:  FIRST OF ALL, be aware that they are open for breakfast and lunch, but not dinner.They are efficient and the food is good. Often there is a line of people waiting outside; they give you a pager while you wait.There are several Egg and I restaurants in Colorado plus a new one... 

Angelina's Ristorante: I Love This Place

Angelina's Ristorante: I Love This Place, Ogunquit

 emilienoelle Says:  Perhaps the nicest thing about Angelina's is how surprised I was by how great it is. It's one of the nicest places I've ever eaten, and I've been to a lot of top-notch joints. The food was amazing. The wine list was impressive, and the service was truly first-class. There... 

BeachFire Bar & Grill: Overrated--Stay Away!

BeachFire Bar & Grill: Overrated--Stay Away!, Ogunquit

 emilienoelle Says:  Ugh. BeachFire looks nice, very nice, from the outside and the atmosphere inside is nice, but that's about the end of its good points. The food here is just so-so and WAY overpriced. The wine list is ridiculous, the service sketchy, the waiters borderline rude, and in a... 

Barnacle Billy's: Nice!

Barnacle Billy's: Nice!, Ogunquit

 emilienoelle Says:  Located in Perkins Cove, Barnacle Billy's is actually two restaurants in one. They have a formal dining restaurant with table service, and then right next door a more informal place where you order your food and pay at a counter, then sit wherever you like. Both restaurants... 

Barnacle Billy's: Ocean View

Barnacle Billy's: Ocean View, Ogunquit

 momstribeof7 Says:  It is located right off Perkin's Cove. It's the only restaurant we saw actually on the water. Casual atmosphere, great place to grab a bite, lobster roll, sandwich, or a hot dog for the kids. Sit back on the patio and watch the waves roll in. Very inexpensive. Also, for... 

Nightlife  

Due to the weather, we...

Due to the weather, we..., Ogunquit

 RhondaRuth Says:  Due to the weather, we ventured forth only one night after dinner to a lounge with a piano bar at Jonathan's. It was okay, but nothing to write home about. Of course the time of year had something to do with it. The summer nights would prove to be more entertaining I'm sure.... 

Transportation  

Molley Trolley

Molley Trolley, Ogunquit

 Hopkid Says:  The Ogunquit Trolley Company runs several Molley Trolleys through the main streets of Ogunquit, shuttling visitors from the main beach to Perkins Cove and all points in between. If I recall correctly the fare was 35 cents per ride. The trolley has an open air portion which... 

Driving in Ogunquit

Driving in Ogunquit, Ogunquit

 Dabs Says:  Driving through Ogunquit wasn't bad but there was a fair amount of traffic even on a Tuesday morning in the shoulder season. In the peak summer season, I imagine that roads are choked with traffic. As throughout the entire state, you must stop when pedestrians are crossing... 

Shopping  

Various: Downtown shopping

Various: Downtown shopping, Ogunquit

 Dabs Says:  Since I was traveling with Robert who's not a big fan of shopping, I didn't torture him too much. We only stopped in a couple of places, both food related, where I picked up some salt water taffy and a couple of bottles of syrup to take home with me. If you are a shopper,... 

The Ogunquit Trading Post: 10,000 Pieces of Crap

The Ogunquit Trading Post: 10,000 Pieces of Crap, Ogunquit

 emilienoelle Says:  Oh man. This place is located across from where we stayed so of course we ended up going in. To be fair there really isn't any touristy piece of junk that the place is missing: ashtrays shaped like fat ladies, hunks of cedar logs with photos of fish laminated to them,... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Seasonal closures/early closing times

Seasonal closures/early closing times, Ogunquit

 Dabs Says:  I hadn't really thought about the fact that this part of Maine is a seasonal vacation spot but I guess it makes sense because the beach is one of the major draws. Make sure you check to see if that restaurant you are dying to try is open or that B&B that was recommended... 

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