Ogunquit

Ogunquit possesses a decent sized gay and lesbian population. There is a concentrated area of restaurants and shops near the intersection of Main Street and Shore Road, and access to the beach is nearby. The town's sidewalks (where they exist) are packed with tourists on weekends during the summer.
Ogunquit has much to offer in terms of fresh seafood, fine dining and romantic restaurants, ice cream joints, beaches and an array of boutiques and shops. You can find the standard tourist-y items as well as high quality art work, jewelry clothes and some shops that offer unique local shells and products.
Summer nights bring a bustling excitement to downtown Ogunquit and the trolleys are an enjoyable and convenient form of transportation throughout the day.

By air

• Portland International Jetport

• Manchester Airport

• Pease International TradeportServed only by two airlines: Allegiant Air, Phone: +1-800-432-3810; or Pan Am Clipper Connection, Phone: 1-800-359-7262.

• Logan International Airport

By train

From Boston's North Station and Portland, Amtrak provides service on the "Downeaster" to the town of Wells, just north of Ogunquit. Seniors get a half-fare rate by entering the code V543 when ordering online, or requesting it from the agent.

By bus

There is no intercity bus service direct to Ogunquit, however you can take the train to Wells, and then take the local trolley to Ogunquit. At the Wells / Ogunquit line, you have to board another trolley (Ogunquit Trolley Company) to travel along Route 1 into Ogunquit center.

• C & J Bus LinesProvide limo/bus service from Boston's Logan International Airport to their Portsmouth, NH terminal.

• GreyhoundHas service to Portland.

By car

Interstate 95 is the direct route from Boston (1.25 hours) and other east coast cities. When coming from the south, take Maine Exit 7 to Route 1 North for access to Ogunquit and The Yorks.
Interstate 95 throughout Maine and New Hampshire can experience major traffic jams from tourists traveling between the Boston metro area and vacation areas in the north. Using an EZ Pass or compatible transponder will avoid waiting in line at toll booths on 95. Using a GPS navigation system that can route you around traffic jams could also save a considerable amount of time, if you are not familiar with the area.
Route 1 is a viable coastal alternative to 95, and is also more scenic. Shore Road is even more coastal, connecting with Route 1 further south.
During the tourist season, Ogunquit experiences major traffic jams on Route 1 (Main Street) and Shore Road, centered around the intersection of the two roads. Public parking is in high demand and be quite expensive ($25/day). See the Town of Ogunquit website for a map of available parking lots and rates. If driving, it is advisable to carpool if applicable, and determine where you would like to park in advance. Most overnight accommodations, like inns and resorts, provide their own free lots. Obed's Lot on Cottage Street requires advanced payment, which can be inconvenient if you do not know how long you wish to park, but which does allow you to leave without waiting in an exit line (unlike the main Beach Lot).
Taking the Ogunquit Trolley between your parking lot and destinations of interest can be cost effective. Paid dedicated motorcycle parking is available in the main Beach Lot, and is underused compared to automobile parking. Taking public transit or parking outside of town and bicycling in would also avoid traffic hassles.

Ogunquit is said to be the most walkable community in Maine. Walkers, runners and bikers are always on the sidewalks and roads and downtown Ogunquit, Perkins Cove and the beach are always filled with pedestrians. If you are staying locally, there is no great need to travel within Ogunquit with a car.

• The Ogunquit Trolley

  phone: +1 207 646-1411
  Operates all along Route 1, Shore Road and to the beach. Very useful. Listen for the approaching bell. Trolley stops are marked by signs with the picture of a trolley and a bench on the sidewalk.

• Ogunquit Playhouse

  phone: +1 207 646-5511
  address: 102 Main St.
  Summer stock theatre.

• Ogunquit Museum of American Art

  phone: +1 207 646-4909
  address: Shore Rd

• Scenic walk at Marginal WayA beautiful one-mile path along the seashore ending at Perkins Cove. This popular walkway has plenty of opportunities to rest and enjoy the views on benches and is a great trail for couples and families. More than 100,000 people walk the Marginal Way every year. Dogs are not allowed April through September.

• Ogunquit BeachVoted "Best Beach Town in New England" by Yankee Magazine. Hourly parking. Surfboard and boogie board rentals.

• Finestkind Scenic Cruises

  phone: +1 207 646-5227
  Barnacle Billy's at Perkin's Cove. May-Oct. Scenic lobster, lighthouse, sailing and cocktail cruises.

• Bunny Clark Deep Sea Fishing

  phone: +1 207 646-2214
  address: Perkins Cove
  Half- and full-day trips.

• Ugly Anne - Deep Sea Fishing

  phone: +1 207 646-7202
  address: Perkins Cove
  Half- and full-day trips.

Long a town of art galleries, there is plenty to see while browsing in Perkins Cove or in Ogunquit Village center. Nearby Kittery, 20 minutes south, has over 120 outlet stores.

• Animal Instinct

  phone: +1 207 646-7728
  address: 232 Main St
  Animal Instinct is a small but packed store full of games, toys and stuffed animals for children of all ages.

• Books Ink

  phone: +1 207 641-8580
  address: 15 Shore Road, downtown Ogunquit
  What a surprise tucked in among a row of standard souvenir shops is this bookstore, which is almost worth the trip if you have a bright kid just for the amazing collection of recreational math books and wonderful K-12 kids educational math and science books, though there are gems in every section (i.e. Winnie the Pooh in Latin in the language section, etc)

• 98 Provence

  phone: +1 207 646-9898
  address: 262 Shore Rd

• Amore Breakfast

  phone: +1 207 646-6661
  address: 178 Shore Rd
  The setting for the mystery novel "Morning Glory" written by Bernadette Carson.

• Angelina's Ristorante

  phone: +1 207 646-0545
  address: 655 Main St

• Arrows

  phone: +1 207 361-1100
  address: Berwick Rd
  Voted one of America's top 50 restaurants by Gourmet Magazine. Set in an 18th century farmhourse, overlooking flower, herb and vegetable gardens.

• Barnacle Billy's

  phone: +1 207 646-5575
  address: Perkins Cove

• BeachFire Bar & Grille

  phone: +1 207 646-8998
  address: 658 Main St (Rte 1)
  Footbridge Village, live music, great food, two bars and outdoor firepit.

• Bessie's

  phone: +1 207 646-0888
  address: 8 Shore Rd
  Family friendly old fashioned home cooking right in the center of town. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Bar daily year round.

• Bintliffs

  phone: +1 207 646-3111
  address: 335 Main St
  Chef owned and operated. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

• Blue Star Grille

  phone: +1 207 641-2200
  address: 355 Main St

• Blue Water Inn & Restaurant

  phone: +1 207 646-5559
  address: 111 Beach St

• Blue Willow Restaurant

  phone: +1 207 646-3331
  address: Perkins Cove

• Breaking New GroundsA cafe at the end of Perkins Cove. Sit and drink your coffee whle enjoying a spectacular view.

• Captain's Daughter Internet Cafe

  phone: +1 207 646-7071
  address: 48 Beach St

• Charlie's Restaurant

  phone: +1 207 646-8280
  address: Beach St

• Cove Café Perkins Cove

  phone: +1 207 646-2422

• Five-O Shore Road

  phone: +1 207 646-5001
  address: 50 Shore Rd
  Fine dining.

• Gypsy Sweethearts

  phone: +1 207 646-7021
  address: 30 Shore Rd
  Imaginative offerings and great desserts.

• Harbor Candy Shop

  phone: +1 207 646-8078
  address: 248 Main St
  Exquisite selections of a large variety of candy and chocolates, Harbor Candy Shop is a must for all with a sweet tooth. Some homemade treats you can expect to find are fudge, cordials, taffy and chocolate covered marshmallows.

• Jackie's Too

  phone: +1 207 646-4444
  address: Perkins Cove
  Right at the shore.

• Jonathan's

  phone: +1 207 646-4777
  address: 92 Bournes Ln
  Fine dining.

• MC Perkins Cove

  phone: +1 207 646-6263
  address: Perkins Cove
  Daily lunch, dinner in an upscale casual setting with great views. Offers a raw bar, lounge, two bars, two beautiful dining rooms, and a private dining room.

• Oarweed Restaurant and Lobster Pound

  phone: +1 207 646-4022
  address: Perkins Cove

• Old Village Inn

  phone: +1 207 646-7088
  address: 250 Main St

• Ogunquit Lobster Pound

  phone: +1 207 646-2516
  address: 504 Main St
  This Ogunquit institution serves more lobsters in a week than many restaurants do in a lifetime. You can choose to personally select your own live lobster for your dinner. You can either eat inside the restaurant or outside on picnic tables. For desserts, they feature a delicious chocolate lava cake a la mode. The parking lot is shared with The Egg & I, which is across the street.

• Roberto's Italian Cuisine

  phone: +1 207 646-8130
  address: 82-84 Shore Rd

• Vinny's East Coast Grille

  phone: +1 207 646-5115
  address: 696 Main St
  Italian.

• West Meadow Pub at the Meadowmere Resort

  address: 74 Main St
  Pub fare in season, live entertainment every Saturday

• Yum Mee Restaurant

  phone: +1 207 641-8788
  address: 705 Main St
  Chinese.

• The Egg & I

  phone: +1 207 646-8777
  address: Route 1
  Breakfast. Located on one of Ogunquit's main roads, this moderate-sized, family oriented pancake and waffle house is easily accessible. They offer breakfast, lunch and a kids' menu. $7-12 per person. Accept only cash and traveler's checks. Parking is shared with Ogunquit Lobster Pound across the street. Lines form quickly so go early.

• Bread and Roses

  phone: +1 207 646-4227
  address: 246 Main St
  Excellent selection of dessert-type baked goods, and gourmet and regular coffee.

• The Front Porch

  phone: +1207646-4005
  address: 9 Shore Rd.
  Comfortable dining room with fireplace. Attached bar lounge also offers food. Fresh, local seafood and steaks.

• BeachFire Bar & Grille

  phone: +1 207 646-8998
  address: 658 Main St (Rte 1)
  Footbridge Village, live music, great food, two bars and outdoor firepit. Live Music on weekends and huge firepit.

• Maine Street

  phone: +1 207 646-5101
  address: 195 Main St
  Full bar with bar food menu and dancing. LGBT crowd. Very small amount of parking in front.

• The Front Porch

  phone: +1 207 646-4005
  address: 9 Shore Rd
  Piano bar upstairs attracts a large LGBT crowd.

• Katie's on Shore Road

  phone: +1 207 641-2780
  address: 261 Shore Rd
  Very close to the Ogunquit Playhouse.

Ogunquit has a very large number of places to stay.

Budget

• King's Court Motel

  phone: +1 207 646-9338
  address: Beach St

• Two Village Square

  phone: +1 207 646-5779
  address: 14 Village Square Ln

Mid-range

• The Admiral's Inn

  phone: +1 207 646-7093
  address: 87 Main St
  Just one block to the entrance of the Marginal Way and two blocks to the village centre. Two pools, two hot tubs, fire pit, gym, spa, lounge and pub.

• The Anchorage By the Sea

  phone: +1 207 646-9384
  address: 125 Shore Rd

• Colonial Village Resort

  phone: +1 207 646-2794
  address: 548 Main St
  One mile away from downtown. The resort offers one large outdoor pool, a small indoor pool and hot tub, tennis court and small arcade. Tide-permitting, guests can walk or use the resort's rowboats to cross the tidal river to get to Ogunquit Beach.

• The Dolphin Den

  phone: +1 207 646-5639
  address: 69 Cottage St
  Ogunquit Center, welcomes DOGS (call first!) and is located next to a public park in the town's center. Private entrances to all suites. Short walk to the Marginal Way and Ogunquit Beach.

• The Dunes on the Waterfront

  phone: +1 207 646-2612
  address: 518 Main St
  On 12 secluded and beautifully landscaped acres, this is only 300 Yards from Ogunquit Beach. Apr - Oct.

• Footbridge Beach Motel

  phone: +1 207 646-2796
  address: 668 Main St
  On trolley route, 3-minute walk to beach.

• The Mariner Resort

  phone: +1 207 646-5931
  address: 734 Main St

• The Meadowmere Ogunquit Resort & Hotel

  address: 74 Main St
  Resort rooms and suites near Ogunquit center, tons of amenities, walking distance to beach.

• The Morning Dove

  phone: +1 207 646-3891
  address: 13 Bourne Ln

• Ogunquit Beach Inn

  phone: +1 207 646-1112
  address: 67 School St
  Gay owned B&B. All private baths. Village Centre, walk to beach, Marginal Way and nightlife.

• Ogunquit Suites

  phone: +1 207 646-8336
  address: 731 Main St

• Ogunquit Resort Motel

  phone: +1 207 646-8336
  address: 719 Main St
  Ogunquit's largest pool, giant outdoor hot tub and exercise room. Rooms with CCTV, AC, Mini Fridges. Kids stay free, free local calls, free continental breakfast, free HBO.

• Yardarm Village Inn

  phone: +1 207 646-7006
  address: 406 Shore Rd
  Quiet & cozy B&B near Perkins Cove.

Splurge

• The Cliff House Resort & Spa

  phone: +1 207 361-1000
  address: Shore Rd
  About three miles from the village center.

• Inn Seasons Resorts - The Falls at Ogunquit

  phone: +1 207 417-7220
  address: 630 Main St

• The Grand Hotel

  address: 276 Shore Rd
  Two room suites near Perkins Cove, microwave, refrigerator.

The nearby villages of Wells, Saco and Kennebunkport hold some attractions.