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Before you go
Your trip to Ogunquit.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Ogunquit – Maine Destination Portland and the coast of Maine
How to get there
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Portland International Jetport (PWM) Portland · 55 km
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Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Boston · 115 km
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Wells Regional Transportation Center Wells · 8 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Wells train station on the Boston–Portland line is about 8 km away. By car, Boston is a little over an hour and Portland about 50 minutes. In summer, trolley-style trams on wheels connect the center, the beach and Perkins Cove.
How many days
One day lets you walk the Marginal Way, see Perkins Cove and spend the afternoon at the beach. With two days, there’s time for the art museum and a boat trip.
When to go
From June to September, when the beach is crowded and shops are open; water temperature is usually between 15 °C and 20 °C. September tends to be calmer and still mild. Many restaurants and hotels close between November and April.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
If you stay in the village, no: center, beach and Perkins Cove are walkable, and in summer the local trolley runs. A car helps to get from Wells station and to visit other towns. Drive on the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Ogunquit
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Morning
Marginal Way
Walk the Marginal Way from the center to Perkins Cove, stopping at the benches on the rocks.
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Afternoon
Perkins Cove and beach
Have lunch in Perkins Cove, see the pedestrian drawbridge and spend the rest of the afternoon at Ogunquit Beach.
2 days in Ogunquit
Day 1
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Morning
Beach
Morning at Ogunquit Beach, entering via the pedestrian bridge over the river.
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Afternoon
Marginal Way
Walk the Marginal Way to Perkins Cove in the late afternoon.
Day 2
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Morning
Art museum and boat
Visit the museum of American art near Perkins Cove and take a lobster-boat tour from the harbor.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Ogunquit worth it?
If you want a long sandy beach, a seaside path and a small-scale fishing harbor, yes. The village gets very crowded in July and August.
How to get to Ogunquit from Boston?
By car, a little over an hour via I-95. By train, the Downeaster goes to Wells, about 8 km away; from there, taxi or rideshare.
How long is Ogunquit Beach?
About 2.4 km of sand, in a strip between the ocean and the Ogunquit River. There are access points from the center, from Footbridge Beach and from the north.
Can you swim in Ogunquit’s ocean?
Yes, in summer, but the water is cold, generally between 15 °C and 20 °C. The river side, at high tide, is usually calmer and a bit less cold.