Free
Marginal Way
A paved cliff walk along the rocks from the village to Perkins Cove.
Southern Maine coast
Ogunquit
'Beautiful place by the sea': a long barrier beach, the Marginal Way cliff walk to Perkins Cove's lobster boats and footbridge, a summer theatre and an art museum on the rocks.
Photo: Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, Captain-tucker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Ogunquit's main beach runs for about three miles between the Ogunquit River and the ocean. The Marginal Way, a paved path along the rocks, links the village to Perkins Cove. Take it slow and smell the salt.
Perkins Cove is a small fishing harbour crossed by a pedestrian drawbridge. Ogunquit has been an artists' colony since the late 1800s, and the Ogunquit Museum of American Art looks out over the sea.
Outdoors and nature
Trails, lookouts, waterfalls, beaches and time on the water come first.
Free
Ogunquit Beach
A long sandy beach between the river and the sea. Parking is paid in summer.
Free
Footbridge Beach
A quieter stretch of beach reached by a footbridge over the river.
Free
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
A salt-marsh trail loop in Wells.
Cheap
Wells Reserve at Laudholm
Trails through salt marsh, forest and fields to the beach.
Sights and attractions
Museums, landmarks and the places people come here for.
Free
Perkins Cove
A fishing harbour with a pedestrian drawbridge, shops and lobster shacks.
Paid
Ogunquit Museum of American Art
American art in a building on the rocks above the sea.
Season Open roughly April–early Nov (check before you go).
Paid
Old York Historical Society
Historic buildings, including the Old Gaol, in York Village.
Markets, shops and festivals
Main streets, markets and the dates worth planning around.
Free
Ogunquit village
Shops, galleries and restaurants around the village square.
Book a tour or activity
Cruises, tours and experiences people book here. Each one goes to the operator's official page, and you can still add it to your trip.
Finestkind scenic cruises
Lobstering and scenic boat trips from Perkins Cove.
Season Seasonal, check official site.
Part of our Maine and New Hampshire seacoast guides.
Make it a weekend
Why stay the night
- A show at the Playhouse makes the evening.
- Beach in the morning, cliff walk at sunset.
- Nubble Light and York are 20 minutes south.
Nearby and worth the drive
Portsmouth, NHabout 25 min · Guide ↗
A harbour city of colonial streets.
Kennebunkportabout 25 min · Guide ↗Dock Square and Ocean Avenue.
Portland, MEabout 50 min · Guide ↗The Old Port and lighthouses.
Ready-made trips with Ogunquit
Good to know
- Tourism: ogunquit.org.
- Parking: Summer parking is tight and paid. Walk or ride the trolley where you can.
- We list only places we can check against an official source. Hours, seasons and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Photos on this page
Photo: Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, Captain-tucker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Oarweed Cove on the Marginal Way, Ogunquit, EgorovaSvetlana, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Ogunquit Beach in Ogunquit, dconvertini, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Footbridge Beach in Ogunquit, EgorovaSvetlana, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, EgorovaSvetlana, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Ogunquit Museum of American Art, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Nubble Light (Cape Neddick Light), York, Hidden Fox Photography, CC BY-SA 4.0