Marginal Way
Marginal Way
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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A scenic 1.5 mile oceanside cliffwalk.
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0.4 miAntique Shops
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Pat Z
Vero Beach, FL6 contributions
Oct 2022
Dificult to find a way on to the Marginal way if you are not staying close to the entrance. The walk is worth the effort though.
Written October 4, 2022
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Wanda B
2 contributions
Sep 2022
Beautiful views, benches here and there to take it all in, and the treat of Perkins Cove off the trail are everything!
Written October 3, 2022
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Lorna Hunt
1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Friends
We went to Perkins Cove. It’s a beautiful area and very Maine. We hit all the shops and the Marginal Way. Stopped for lunch at Barnacle Billy’s. Sat outside and it was so enjoyable.
Written September 30, 2022
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Benjamin
Paris, France206 contributions
Aug 2022
The Marginal Way walkway is a beautiful path by the sea with an excellent view not only on the ocean, but also on flora, animals, boats, houses and mansions with their beautiful gardens. The path is easy to access from mostly everywhere in Ogunquit, and gorgeous sceneries can be enjoyed behind mostly every corner. Many benches are available on the walk, so that it is possible to relax/rest and quietly enjoy the views on the sea or the cliffs.
Note that free parking spots are available for short stays of a couple of hours directly on the streets around the walkway.
Note that free parking spots are available for short stays of a couple of hours directly on the streets around the walkway.
Written September 30, 2022
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Trish W
McMurray, PA938 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
The entrance from our B&B on Bourne St was just around the corner. It was a fabulous walk with gorgeous views of the, sailboats and flowers. Lots, and I mean lots, of benches along the way to sit and enjoy the views. The trail leads right into town so we were able to walk from our B&B via the Marginal Trail to town where we booked a 90 minute boat ride on The Finest Kind.
Written September 28, 2022
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sjinindiana
Indianapolis, IN7 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Easy access to the beginning of the trail from our hotel (Colonial Inn). Ended at a cove with nice options for a snack or meal before heading back. Numerous rest opportunities along the way to sit a enjoy the scenery.
Written September 25, 2022
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Mfandml
Winter Haven, FL294 contributions
Sep 2022
Great outdoor scenic experience. Beach, lodgings, homes, harbor, shops and more. A highlight of the area
Written September 23, 2022
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SFC Retired Army
West Portsmouth, United States2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Maine was my bucket list, did not disappoint. The best part about the ocean views are that they are magnificent and free to see. The 14 hour drive from southern Ohio was a much needed beauty to the eyes and soul.
Written September 23, 2022
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Rhonda1962
O'Fallon, MO76 contributions
Sep 2022
You cannot go to Ogunquit without walking this path. It is truly breathtaking, well worth the one mile walk!
Written September 22, 2022
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Patty H
Amherst, NH9 contributions
Sep 2022
My first time on the Marginal Way was during our week long stay at York each summer. My Grandmother was Canadian French, Ruth Rosalie Gaudett Heath. She had a sense of style and loved to take pictures. It starts just south of Ogunquit Beach and ends in Perkins Cover... Though I often park at Perkins Cover $4/ hour is a bargin and 2 hours certainly provides time for the walk plus an ice cream at Barnacle Billys.
The Marginal way is between a plethera of elegant hotels with beautiful gardens and the Atlantic Ocean. There is a paved path, but no bikes/roller blades are allowe as it is such a popular destination. You can bring your dog on a leash, and if you want a quieter time, try the sunrise, which is spectacular over the ocean.
The local gardeners keep up the gardens and there is a small replica of a Light House half way thru the walk... great photo op! Much of the path is shadded with trees and there are plenty of memorial benchs that invite you to sit and rest and enjoy the view as the early jogger go by. Sunsets at the Marginal Way are equally spectacular with the soft light dancing on the water.
Make your own memories on this romantic, relaxing cliff walk, and if you want there are steps down to smaller beaches as well. Bring your own towel!
Patty Healy-Osborne
The Marginal way is between a plethera of elegant hotels with beautiful gardens and the Atlantic Ocean. There is a paved path, but no bikes/roller blades are allowe as it is such a popular destination. You can bring your dog on a leash, and if you want a quieter time, try the sunrise, which is spectacular over the ocean.
The local gardeners keep up the gardens and there is a small replica of a Light House half way thru the walk... great photo op! Much of the path is shadded with trees and there are plenty of memorial benchs that invite you to sit and rest and enjoy the view as the early jogger go by. Sunsets at the Marginal Way are equally spectacular with the soft light dancing on the water.
Make your own memories on this romantic, relaxing cliff walk, and if you want there are steps down to smaller beaches as well. Bring your own towel!
Patty Healy-Osborne
Written September 22, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
JessT60
Westville, NJ12 contributions
My hubby & I plan to visit in September. Are there beachfront hotels & which hotel is closest to the marginal way?
Can you take a dog stroller on the marginal way
MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI553 contributions
Per the Marginal Way website, dogs are allowed only from October 1 until April 1. And since strollers are allowed, looks like a dog stroller is allowed during that time. The website notes that there is a og-park off of Berwick Road with trails, shade and water for the dogs.
if i park at one end and walk to the other end, can i get a ride back to parking lot. limited on how far to walk?
MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI553 contributions
Marginal Way runs 1.25 miles, so roundtrip is 2.5 miles. For trolley info, check the Ogunquit Trolley Company website for their schedule of trolley stops, operating hours, and ride prices.
jeant548
6 contributions
How many days should I plan to stay in Ogunquit if I want to visit several places in Maine? Plan to visit Bar Harbor and also Boothby and possibly Camden. Have about 7 days to see it all.
northshoregirl
Boston, MA147 contributions
-1 day to walk marginal way / explore perkins cove
-1 to walk around the village and stroll down to the beach
if you plan to have a full beach day, make it 3. no beach day, make it 2.
Dina J
Windsor, CT
How hard is it to push someone in a wheelchair?
northshoregirl
Boston, MA147 contributions
i dont think it would practical. i know i couldnt do it. it can be a little narrow in spots, and there are some small gullys and hills.
rcalandrini
Montreal, Canada
Is there a trolley stop near Marginal Way?
VictoriaWhitney
Granville, NY23 contributions
Yes there is. There is a trolley stop near The Anchorage Resort Hotel which is close to the Ogunguit entrance to the Marginal Way and there is another trolley stop in Perkins Cove at the opposite end of the Marginal Way. The Trolley website doesn't have a map but if you search Ogunquit Maine Trolley Map and search Images, pictures will pop up.
Bill B
Buffalo, NY4 contributions
I was wondering if you can walk your dog in the marginal way we plan on being there May 18th through May 27th. She is a therapy dog not sure if that makes a difference
northshoregirl
Boston, MA147 contributions
not in peak season, memorial day to labor day. you can after that though. and you cant bring your dog on the beach in peak season either.
Cathy P
1 contribution
Where do you park your car
northshoregirl
Boston, MA147 contributions
you are better off leaving your car in the lot downtown (or at your hotel) and taking the trolley or walking marginal way down to perkins cove if you are going on-season. if you are going off season but before columbus day, you can pay to park in one of the lots. if you eat at barnacle billys they validate. if you are going offseason you wont have a problem parking for free but not much will be open.
Cathy P
1 contribution
Where do you park your car
scorpio362
New Lebanon, NY66 contributions
I parked at Perkins Cove.
Are bicycles allowed?
northshoregirl
Boston, MA147 contributions
No! its a *pedestrian* path - not a *bike* path!
Marginal Way (Ogunquit) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Marginal Way is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- We recommend booking Marginal Way tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 1 Marginal Way tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Marginal Way:
- (0.06 mi) Rockmere Bed & Breakfast
- (0.18 mi) The Beachmere Inn
- (0.28 mi) Blue Shutters Inn and Studios
- (0.29 mi) The Trellis House
- (0.34 mi) The Colonial Inn
- Restaurants near Marginal Way:
- (0.19 mi) Blue Bistro
- (0.39 mi) Northern Union
- (0.40 mi) That Place
- (0.44 mi) Cove Cafe
- (0.32 mi) Surf Point 360
- Attractions near Marginal Way:
- (0.32 mi) Ogunquit Beach District
- (0.43 mi) Silverlining Sailing
- (0.44 mi) Finestkind Scenic Cruises
- (0.48 mi) Ogunquit Beach
- (0.49 mi) Sail Me