A few of our favorite things
Sightseeing
Make sure to arrive early! Parking on Lester B Orcutt Blvd. Pack a picnic and enjoy the views
12 locals recommend
East Point Sanctuary
Make sure to arrive early! Parking on Lester B Orcutt Blvd. Pack a picnic and enjoy the views
Gorgeous sandy beach - especially beautiful in the late afternoon/evening. We like to park near Proctor Ave on Kings Highway.
38 locals recommend
Goose Rocks Beach
Gorgeous sandy beach - especially beautiful in the late afternoon/evening. We like to park near Proctor Ave on Kings Highway.
Paddle out to the island and explore the lighthouse. When the keeper is around, the lighthouse is unlocked and you can climb up to enjoy the view.
8 locals recommend
Goat Island Lighthouse
Paddle out to the island and explore the lighthouse. When the keeper is around, the lighthouse is unlocked and you can climb up to enjoy the view.
Paddle to the islands (we love Vaughn Island) or walk to the pier and enjoy watching local lobster fisherman bring in their catch.
7 locals recommend
Cape Porpoise Pier
81 Pier RdPaddle to the islands (we love Vaughn Island) or walk to the pier and enjoy watching local lobster fisherman bring in their catch.
Great family fun! Check hours/days of operation in advance! Make sure to allow 2-3 hours for your visit so you can take plenty of trolley rides.
26 locals recommend
Seashore Trolley Museum
195 Log Cabin RdGreat family fun! Check hours/days of operation in advance! Make sure to allow 2-3 hours for your visit so you can take plenty of trolley rides.
Beautiful place to take a walk - saltwater marshes and estuaries. Very nice in the winter!
62 locals recommend
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
321 Port RdBeautiful place to take a walk - saltwater marshes and estuaries. Very nice in the winter!
Cape Porpoise
Our little village of Cape Porpoise has lots to see and explore
City/town information
So many fun shops and restaurants to explore. Easy parking near Elm and Chestnut after 4:30pm or all day on weekends
131 locals recommend
Kennebunkport
So many fun shops and restaurants to explore. Easy parking near Elm and Chestnut after 4:30pm or all day on weekends
Food scene
Within walking distance of the house! Casual dining on picnic tables. Great food!
17 locals recommend
Cape Pier Chowder House
79 Pier RdWithin walking distance of the house! Casual dining on picnic tables. Great food!
Great beer selection, yummy food and good service. Best to arrive by 5 or 5:30 for dinner to avoid a long wait.
37 locals recommend
Alisson's Restaurant
11 Dock SquareGreat beer selection, yummy food and good service. Best to arrive by 5 or 5:30 for dinner to avoid a long wait.
Absolutely the best fried clams around! Sometimes the wait can be long, but it is worth it!
38 locals recommend
The Clam Shack
2 Western AveAbsolutely the best fried clams around! Sometimes the wait can be long, but it is worth it!
Worth the drive to Wells. Go early to avoid long lines and traffic. Blueberry filled doughnut is life-changing! Warm it up and serve with ice cream for an amazing dessert.
64 locals recommend
Congdon's Doughnuts
1090 Post RdWorth the drive to Wells. Go early to avoid long lines and traffic. Blueberry filled doughnut is life-changing! Warm it up and serve with ice cream for an amazing dessert.
Big Daddy's
2165 Post RdWorth the drive - delicious homemade ice cream.
Local market within walking distance has an amazing meat counter (try "Cape Porpoise Delights") and the best whoopie pies in town
21 locals recommend
Bradbury Brothers Market
167 Main StLocal market within walking distance has an amazing meat counter (try "Cape Porpoise Delights") and the best whoopie pies in town
Cape Porpoise Kitchen
1 Mills RdGreat prepared food, sandwiches and desserts!