Sam and Jinna’s guidebook

Sam And Jinna
Sam And Jinna
Sam and Jinna’s guidebook

Nearby outdoor destinations

Here are a few of our favorite places to go on a beautiful day, regardless of season!
Head out the door, walk down Kettle Cove for a minute, and you're there! Rocky beaches, sandy beaches, grassy fields, forested trails, bobbing lobster boats... something for everyone!
44 locals recommend
Kettle Cove
Kettle Cove Road
44 locals recommend
Head out the door, walk down Kettle Cove for a minute, and you're there! Rocky beaches, sandy beaches, grassy fields, forested trails, bobbing lobster boats... something for everyone!
Long sandy beach perfect for admiring from dry land, getting wet in, walking along and picnicking on. One of Maine's best sandy beaches! Access on foot from recreational boat launch at Kettle Cove, by path past the maintenance shed on Kettle Cove Road, or by car entrance on Rte 77.
124 locals recommend
Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach Rd
124 locals recommend
Long sandy beach perfect for admiring from dry land, getting wet in, walking along and picnicking on. One of Maine's best sandy beaches! Access on foot from recreational boat launch at Kettle Cove, by path past the maintenance shed on Kettle Cove Road, or by car entrance on Rte 77.
Stroll along rocky paths overlooking stunning view of Casco Bay. Walk/ride/drive north on Fessenden Rd, turn right on Two Lights Rd, bear right into park entrance in 1/4 mile. Bonus abandoned military installation!
144 locals recommend
Two Lights State Park
7 Tower Dr
144 locals recommend
Stroll along rocky paths overlooking stunning view of Casco Bay. Walk/ride/drive north on Fessenden Rd, turn right on Two Lights Rd, bear right into park entrance in 1/4 mile. Bonus abandoned military installation!
Lovely pond surrounded by expansive forested space. Spectacular in any season. In winter, bring your ice skates; in summer, bring your kayak (or ask us if ours is available). Not recommended for swimming; local legend says that there are leeches. Access by mileish-long foot path starting across the street from Kettle Cove Creamery, or by car on Fenway Rd. cul-de-sac off Fowler Rd. Finally, Cape Elizabeth has a public canoe available at Great Pond. The canoe is outfitted with 2 adult life preservers, 1 child life preserver, 2 oars and a locking cable. * Reservations are needed, though inexplicably Airbnb does not allow links or phone numbers in this guidebook; please do a web search for “cape elizabeth community boat” for more information.
Great Pond
Lovely pond surrounded by expansive forested space. Spectacular in any season. In winter, bring your ice skates; in summer, bring your kayak (or ask us if ours is available). Not recommended for swimming; local legend says that there are leeches. Access by mileish-long foot path starting across the street from Kettle Cove Creamery, or by car on Fenway Rd. cul-de-sac off Fowler Rd. Finally, Cape Elizabeth has a public canoe available at Great Pond. The canoe is outfitted with 2 adult life preservers, 1 child life preserver, 2 oars and a locking cable. * Reservations are needed, though inexplicably Airbnb does not allow links or phone numbers in this guidebook; please do a web search for “cape elizabeth community boat” for more information.
Large expansive seaside town park, main attraction is the ostensibly most-photographed-lighthouse-in-Maine Portland Head Light. Fun military ruins to check out, also a children's garden, tennis courts, at the best place to fly a kite this side of the Mississippi. In summer, there are two amazing lobster roll trucks and a gelato truck.
229 locals recommend
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore Rd
229 locals recommend
Large expansive seaside town park, main attraction is the ostensibly most-photographed-lighthouse-in-Maine Portland Head Light. Fun military ruins to check out, also a children's garden, tennis courts, at the best place to fly a kite this side of the Mississippi. In summer, there are two amazing lobster roll trucks and a gelato truck.
Nice stroll along farmland a beautiful march. If you like birdwatching, bring your binoculars. Snowshoes recommended in winter.
Libby River Farm Trailhead
Nice stroll along farmland a beautiful march. If you like birdwatching, bring your binoculars. Snowshoes recommended in winter.
Long sandy beach a couple of miles south of Crescent Beach.
110 locals recommend
Scarborough Beach
Black Point Rd
110 locals recommend
Long sandy beach a couple of miles south of Crescent Beach.
Super smooth water with sandy beaches. If you catch the outgoing tide in summer, you'll experience some of the ocean warmest waters in Maine.
52 locals recommend
Ferry Beach, Scarborough, ME
52 locals recommend
Super smooth water with sandy beaches. If you catch the outgoing tide in summer, you'll experience some of the ocean warmest waters in Maine.
Where to go if you like crashing waves. Not far from Scarborough Beach.
115 locals recommend
Higgins Beach
115 locals recommend
Where to go if you like crashing waves. Not far from Scarborough Beach.
A great beach in South Portland. Shortish walk to Willard Square shops (bakery, creperie, ice cream); also abuts the Southern Maine Community College campus. Interesting military ruins plus a fun walk on a rocky cuaseway out to Spring Ledge Light.
135 locals recommend
Willard Beach
135 locals recommend
A great beach in South Portland. Shortish walk to Willard Square shops (bakery, creperie, ice cream); also abuts the Southern Maine Community College campus. Interesting military ruins plus a fun walk on a rocky cuaseway out to Spring Ledge Light.
Nice coastal park in South Portland. Features Bug Light (of course) plus a lovely exhibit about a dismantled WW2-era shipyard. Where to go to see fireworks on July 4!
105 locals recommend
Bug Light Park
105 locals recommend
Nice coastal park in South Portland. Features Bug Light (of course) plus a lovely exhibit about a dismantled WW2-era shipyard. Where to go to see fireworks on July 4!
15 locals recommend
Robinson Woods Trail
1088 Shore Rd
15 locals recommend

Nearby indoor destinations

For when you want to do stuff sheltered from the elements
Not huge but excellent art museum. On Friday's between 5-9 pm, admission is only $5.
412 locals recommend
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Sq
412 locals recommend
Not huge but excellent art museum. On Friday's between 5-9 pm, admission is only $5.
Beautifully restored mansion from Portland's early days.
74 locals recommend
Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth St
74 locals recommend
Beautifully restored mansion from Portland's early days.
Charming historical site in the northern part of town. Lovely setting.
10 locals recommend
Tate House Museum
1267 Westbrook St
10 locals recommend
Charming historical site in the northern part of town. Lovely setting.

Guided tours

Awesome guided tours to check out
Catch a ride (and a lobster!) with a local lobsterman. Tom is super tolerant of newbie questions (I'm guilty of those) and enjoys his dual role of commercial lobsterman and tour guide. Best on a nice summer day.
40 locals recommend
Lucky Catch Cruises
170 Commercial St
40 locals recommend
Catch a ride (and a lobster!) with a local lobsterman. Tom is super tolerant of newbie questions (I'm guilty of those) and enjoys his dual role of commercial lobsterman and tour guide. Best on a nice summer day.

Farm stands and groceries

If you want to get a few things to bring home and cook
Gourmet market: some prepared foods, baked good, organic and local meat, fish and produce. Amazing desserts. Killer wine and craft beer selection.
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine St
223 locals recommend
Gourmet market: some prepared foods, baked good, organic and local meat, fish and produce. Amazing desserts. Killer wine and craft beer selection.
Farm stand at local farm. On site is a real farm-to-table restaurant $$$.
8 locals recommend
William H. Jordan Farm
21 Wells Rd
8 locals recommend
Farm stand at local farm. On site is a real farm-to-table restaurant $$$.
Nicely-curated local grocer. Beer & wine.
11 locals recommend
IGA
Ocean House Road
11 locals recommend
Nicely-curated local grocer. Beer & wine.
Closest "real" grocery store
280 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest Ave
280 locals recommend
Closest "real" grocery store
Sandwiches and high-end takeout, wine, beer, locally-themed gifts.
26 locals recommend
C Salt Gourmet Market
349 Ocean House Rd
26 locals recommend
Sandwiches and high-end takeout, wine, beer, locally-themed gifts.

Food scene

Open in summertime only. Good ice cream!
20 locals recommend
Kettle Cove Creamery and Shack
2 Bowery Beach Rd
20 locals recommend
Open in summertime only. Good ice cream!
Favorite bakery and luxe pastry shop of locals and visitors alike. NY-style bagels sell out quickly, so plan accordingly! They have a sandwich counter for midday visits.
164 locals recommend
Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble St
164 locals recommend
Favorite bakery and luxe pastry shop of locals and visitors alike. NY-style bagels sell out quickly, so plan accordingly! They have a sandwich counter for midday visits.
Luxe ice cream. Ask them about a free "pup cup" for your ice cream-loving four-legged companion :)
52 locals recommend
Willard Scoops
429 Preble St
52 locals recommend
Luxe ice cream. Ask them about a free "pup cup" for your ice cream-loving four-legged companion :)
Excellent BBQ, welcoming bar with a couple of TV's with a Sox or Bruins game. If you've for a hankeirng for some grilled meat (or a really good salad even), this is the place!
80 locals recommend
Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage Rd
80 locals recommend
Excellent BBQ, welcoming bar with a couple of TV's with a Sox or Bruins game. If you've for a hankeirng for some grilled meat (or a really good salad even), this is the place!
Excellent fresh beer, amazing food, fun vibe. What more could you ask for?
47 locals recommend
Foulmouthed Brewing
15 Ocean St
47 locals recommend
Excellent fresh beer, amazing food, fun vibe. What more could you ask for?
Our favorite for soft serve. Been around since the dawn of time. Try a "Boston shake" - a shake with a sundae on top. Or a "Noreaster" - soft serve mixed in with candy bits. A tremendous value!
36 locals recommend
Red's Dairy Freeze
167 Cottage Rd
36 locals recommend
Our favorite for soft serve. Been around since the dawn of time. Try a "Boston shake" - a shake with a sundae on top. Or a "Noreaster" - soft serve mixed in with candy bits. A tremendous value!
Well-regarded breakfasts are at Marcy’s!
19 locals recommend
Marcy's Diner
47 Oak St
19 locals recommend
Well-regarded breakfasts are at Marcy’s!
Epic breakfast sandwiches!
24 locals recommend
Dutch's
28 Preble St
24 locals recommend
Epic breakfast sandwiches!

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Food truck scene is alive and well

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