Perkins Cove, Ogunquit: Tickets, Tours, Address, Perkins Cove Reviews: 4.5/5
Perkins Cove
Perkins Cove
4.5
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Originally a small fishing community, the Cove is a quaint area that consists of shops, restaurants and scenic outlooks.
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The area
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Restaurants
76 within 3 miles
Cove Cafe
426
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly
Footbridge Lobster
551
79 ft$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • American • Seafood
The Trap
137
228 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
Lobster Shack
1,130
114 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood • Soups
That Place
895
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood
M.C. Perkins Cove
963
174 ft$$$$ • American • Seafood • International
Oarweed Cove Restaurant
876
522 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood • Gluten Free Options
Barnacle Billy's
1,788
436 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood • Gluten Free Options
Jackie's Too Restaurant
1,185
227 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood • Vegetarian Friendly
Northern Union
321
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Wine Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Attractions
26 within 3 miles
Uniques and Antiques
31
0.1 miAntique Shops
Ogunquit Museum of American Art
475
0.2 miArt Museums
Marginal Way
5,279
0.5 miHistoric Walking Areas
Ogunquit Playhouse
1,024
0.5 miTheaters
Ogunquit Beach District
273
0.7 miBeaches • Parks
StoneCrop Gallery
1
0.3 miArt Museums
Mount Agamenticus
311
0.8 miMountains • Historic Walking Areas
Ogunquit Beach
2,195
1 miBeaches
Ogunquit Memorial Library
112
0.6 miArchitectural Buildings • Libraries
Abacus
249
1 miArt Galleries
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Michael J
5 contributions
A must visit
Sep 2021
Beautiful views, neat shops, good food and more. Always a favorite. Barnacle Billy's is a must to visit.
Written September 18, 2021
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Linda P
Ballston Spa, NY357 contributions
Tiny cove- best to walk there.
Sep 2021
Everything small- the street, the parking, the shops, and lovely. Take the trolley or walk in on the Marginal Way of you can. Parking can be a pain though there is a pay lot. I believe the last nice coffee shop is here-Java- since Bread and Roses left Ogunquit. Great views, nice restaurants, peaceful mornings
Written September 16, 2021
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Traveler24918
East Lansing, MI7 contributions
Nice little town!
Aug 2021
We had ice cream, shopped in the little stores around town and then took a boat tour on the Atlantic to see how lobsters are caught. It was an enjoyable day!
Written September 10, 2021
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rmartinmitch
Boston, MA384 contributions
Upscale People Watching in Maine
Aug 2021
We recently stopped in Perkins Cove during a vivit to Maine. A very upscale area, reflected by the many shops and restaurants available to explore. Seems there were some options for boat rides in th area. although we didn't sample.
But a nice place to walk around, spend some money, and grab a good meal,
But a nice place to walk around, spend some money, and grab a good meal,
Written September 5, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
kkquinn4598
Clifton Park, NY12 contributions
Quaint area
Aug 2021
There are great little shops in Perkins Cove and the restaurants are wonderful. Fun watching the fishing boat as well
Written August 30, 2021
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Greg R
Hopedale, MA35 contributions
Beautiful
Jun 2021
A great place for photography, scenic views, shopping, people watching and seeing the drawbridge operate.
Written August 18, 2021
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DLP
New Jersey1,650 contributions
Boating Cove
Jul 2021 • Family
This is an adorable little area in Ogunquit. It is lined with cute little shops and restaurants. The boats in the cove are very picturesque and the bridge is something to see. Nice area to visit.
Written August 17, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
aruba1006
Buffalo, NY29 contributions
Cute area
Aug 2021
Lots of different shops and restaurants. Nice area to check out. Cute little area where we bought some jewelry and some t-shirts.
Written August 13, 2021
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Linda S
Aventura, FL23 contributions
So very New England
Jul 2021
Very lovely area - pack to the gills. Parking is at lots ($20-25) all over the area - and almost impossible to find. Lotts of little restaurants and shops to wander about. You get the Finestkind Boat tours from here. Nubble cruise was beautiful?
Written August 5, 2021
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Cape-SoCal
La Quinta, CA491 contributions
Quaint location in southern maine
Aug 2021 • Couples
Never disappoints. We go visit ever summer. Quaint theatrical setting. Unique stores inter dispersed between tshirt shops. Great restaurants and friendly family environment.
Written August 2, 2021
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Es ce qu’il y a un coût pour visiter le sentier de marginal way ? Es ce bien pour une famille avec 4 enfants 5 ans 6 ans 7 ans 10 ans ?
Sandy N
Warren, PA103 contributions
No cost to take the way. Yes children.
Does the bus from York to Perkins Cove run during lunch and supper?
Mark P
18 contributions
I would think so!
Where do you start to walk the way..is it 8 shore road? Parking?
lsaurenman
Sierra Madre, CA32 contributions
Hi Karen
It starts in the parking lot across from Barnicle Billy’s and goes to before you get to the business district where the road to go down to the beach is. If you are starting from that end, walk a little way out of the business area in the main road and you will see a small sign indicating access to the trail. Have fun!😊
JayKay05
Fresno, CA24 contributions
For family with children 11, 6,3 what should we do to interest them?
Michael H
Trumbull, CT104 contributions
There,a. Zoo on US 1 in York. Kittery Trading Post is like Bass Pro or Cabela's. Old Orchard Beach has amusement park. Lots of beaches all along coast. Yummy 's candy store on U S 1 in York - advertise 10,000 lbs of candy.
1piddlineasy
Meadows of Dan, VA1 contribution
Will all the shops be open the first week of October and is this a good time to go?
Phil T
5 contributions
I THINK that some would be closed by then but we have not been there that late in the year for a long time. We usually go in September after the schools open and most, if not all, are still open then.
1piddlineasy
Meadows of Dan, VA1 contribution
Is Sept. 29th through Oct. 6 a good time to go to Perkins Cove? Will it be crowded and will all the shops be open?
CherylHy
Haverhill, MA30 contributions
After Labor Day things start to wind down at Perkins Cove. If you have some specific shops you want to visit, I'd check on line to see if they're open and what their hours are. I've never gone to Perkins Cove after Labor Day - I'm thinking that if the weather is nice, it might be a good time to visit. It does get cold and sometimes windy there where it's right on the ocean.
Sandy205
Little Compton39 contributions
Am going to be in the Perkins Cove area on Sunday, April 29th. Will the shops in Perkins Cove be open? I have read that some do not open until May. I would be disappointed to visit if all the shops are closed. Would appreciate any information.
Thanks
CyndyandByron
Bridgeton, NJ910 contributions
If the weather is forecast to be good, many owners get a jump on the season. It is a short season so any extra days mean money in the owner's pocket. Most of the shopowner's have websites so try communicating prior to arrival. If you are staying at a hotel, they will also know the local information. Perkins Cove has some restaurants that are open on the weekend in the early season, but not during the week. They all have websites and season updates. So it is possible to get some idea of available locations prior to arrival.
andisutherland56
Randolph Center, VT
Is a prepaid ticket necessary for the Trolley from York Perkins Cove ME
charm3
Terryville, CT116 contributions
No pay exact cash onboard. No change provided
Plourde1340
Rochester, NH5 contributions
Is there a trolley/bus from Long Sands in York to Perkins Cove?
Doubleabret
Maine, United States7 contributions
There is a shuttle (purple line) that runs from Perkins Cove to Short Sands beach. You would either then walk to Long Sands or take a transfer to the York trolley.
Plourde1340
Rochester, NH5 contributions
Is there a bus/trolley from Long Sands in York to Perkins Cove?
Barbara M
New York, New York, United States99 contributions
I'm sorry we had our car but walked most everywhere so I don't know.
