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Restaurants
87 within 3 miles
Five-O Shore Road
1,264
0.3 mi$$$$ • American • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Options
Blue Bistro
247
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
The Front Porch Piano Bar & Restaurant
1,701
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood
Brix + Brine
196
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood
Caffe Prego
918
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Old Village Inn
564
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Sweet Pea's
237
0.3 mi$ • Dessert
Village Food Market
635
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Specialty Food Market • American • Vegetarian Friendly
La Pizzeria
839
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly
Ogunquit Beach Lobster House
217
445 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood
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Attractions
57 within 6 miles
Ogunquit Beach District
278
0.3 miBeaches • Parks
Marginal Way
5,426
0.5 miHistoric Walking Areas
Abacus
257
0.4 miArt Galleries
Sea Bell Gallery
12
0.3 miArt Galleries
The Leavitt Theatre
34
0.3 miTheaters
Ogunquit Memorial Library
115
0.5 miArchitectural Buildings • Libraries
Ogunquit Playhouse
1,049
0.9 miTheaters
Mount Agamenticus
320
0.7 miMountains • Historic Walking Areas
Footbridge Beach
444
0.9 miBeaches
Van Ward Gallery
2
0.3 miArt Galleries
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  • Maurene_K
    Dover, New Hampshire10,865 contributions
    LONG, SANDY BEACH WITH FOOD STANDS
    This long beach is on a peninsula that’s almost like a narrow barrier island. At the part at the end of Beach Street, it has beaches on the Atlantic side and on the river side. The ocean side is about 3.5 miles long. The river side is very short. During high season, parking is expensive. Between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, the fee is $30.00. The only form of payment accepted is by credit card. The beach itself is very sandy. In my walk on the beach, I didn’t find any rocks. It’s considered one of the best beaches in Maine. One uncommon feature of Ogunquit Beach is a covered, open-sided shelter with rows of chairs and benches for those who’ve had enough of the sun. On the afternoon of my visit, there were a lot of people there. With all the hotels and rental properties within walking distance and the beach’s reputation, it was no surprise. The green flag was out. That meant that it was safe to go in the ocean again. A great white shark had been spotted by local Maine Marine Patrol near the Wells Harbor bell buoy several days before. One interesting thing to watch was a team of lifeguards rolling a lifeguard station into a new position closer to the ocean. With food stands and a restaurant just off the beach, getting a bite to eat was very easy. When, I was ready for lunch, I went up to the Dairy King which has a walk-up window on the ground level of the Neptune Inn. I got a hot dog and took it over to the shelter for a comfortable place to eat. I enjoyed this beach. I rate Ogunquit Beach at 4.50 and can recommend a visit. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.
    Visited August 2020
    Written August 22, 2020
  • L3!
    Bridgewater, New Jersey24 contributions
    Clean, nice but cool water!
    Lovely beach, small & quaint. The water is cool but the kids didn’t mind. Great family spot. Parking is about $20-$30/day w/no re-entry; small lots & they get full quickly during peak season.
    Visited August 2020
    Traveled with family
    Written September 5, 2020
  • Karen M
    Woodstock, Connecticut227 contributions
    Amazing day!
    We made sure to get to the beach early enough. Parking was plentiful and we opted for a 10 minute walk for less money. The beach was gorgeous! We had so much space around us. The water was crystal clear and the beach itself was so clean. It was low tide, so we thoroughly enjoyed walking around exploring. A great day!
    Visited August 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 14, 2020
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Brake24
Bronx, NY287 contributions
What a beautiful Unique Beach!
Jul 2022
Make sure to go at both Low and High Tides... 2 totally different experiences. My daughter and I went early morning and the sand was so wide, hardly anyone on the beach. Then went back at high tide and the river was full, everyone tubing and hardly any sand. It was crazy how it changed so much from the morning to afternoon. So fun. It is cold, but there are unexplained warm pockets. The only thing to know is that we went tubing from the river towards the ocean at high tide, and the life guards there told us to get out. At first, it scared us because we thought maybe there were sharks or something. But after we got out, he told us...that at high tide....they only let you go to a certain point so that you won't get swept out to sea and have problems getting back. Just something for everyone to be aware of. It is good they are watching and are keeping people safe.
Written August 7, 2022
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muffinAvon
Avon, CT316 contributions
A lovely evening visit to the beach!
Aug 2021
My husband must avoid the sun during peak hours, but we visited the beach in the early evening one night. We had gotten two pizzas at Cornerstone Artensinal Pizza and enjoyed them on the beach! There were a number of people at the beach, but it was low tide and we did not have to walk too far to find a very safe area to settle down. Even going into the water was not crowded where we picked. This was an ideal time for us to be with our daughter and her family at the beach. We were able to watch our granddaughter have fun with her boogie board too!
Written August 15, 2021
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William L
Sandown, NH1,032 contributions
Ogunquit Beach in March
Mar 2021
Nice to visit the beach on this warm day in March, no fee to park and lots of walking around at low tide. We had brought our oldest here when she was a toddler and remembered having fun here. Easy access to the beach and not too crowded. Water's still a bit chilly for swimming though.
Written March 22, 2021
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deyoha
Sidney, ME5 contributions
WOW! The 4th of July fireworks were a-maz-ing!
Jul 2022
We love heading to Ogunquit. This was our first 4th of July experience. Minus the difficulty and expense of parking, it was a great day. Beach on one side, estuary on the other side . . .Lots of cool shops nearby.

The fireworks display was above and beyond any local fireworks I've ever seen.

The entire 30 minutes was like a finale over and over again.

Plus the Coast Guard band was playing and later on, there was a DJ right near the beach.

I would totally recommend Ogunquit on the 4th of July . . .or anytime during our beautiful Maine summer.
Written July 14, 2022
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Robin22
Manchester, NH223 contributions
We've Found our Nirvana
Aug 2023
Our 3rd year vacationing at Ogunquit Beach and it was a beauty! Rented a cottage on Ocean Ave a quick walk to Footbridge Beach. Built sandcastles with the grands, flew a kite, played beach games. Early morning walks on the beach are the best. Only 1 day of rain which this summer is amazing. The beach is amazing. Plenty of sand at high tide, lots of places to set up.
Written August 26, 2023
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Rick A
Fort Lauderdale, FL105 contributions
Beautiful beach
Sep 2020
Very nice wide beach with beautiful sand however if you dont like the ice cold waters of Maine you probably shouldnt visit. They have so many rules which are hourly broadcast over very large outdoor speakers due to the whole covid situation. It was a little annoying however overall a pleasant experience.
Written September 8, 2020
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Richard P
23 contributions
Ogunquit Beach is rated 7th best in the USA and I can see why.
Jul 2023 • Couples
The beautiful beach goes on for 3 miles. At low tide it beach can extend out a 1/2 mile. The sand is white and the beach is regularly cleaned. The waves are great for boggy boarding, the water is cold but refreshing and there is parking although it is kind of expensive. This year it was $40 or $7 an hour but well worth it for a family outing. Arrive early or late as the parking lot fills up.
Written July 14, 2023
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Bobbi S
Lido Beach, NY4,774 contributions
Perfect Beach For Us SIsters
Aug 2022
Loved, loved, loved this beach. If you, like most, get here before high tide, you will be relegated to the small, therefore, swath of VERY crowded beach that is above the high tide mark. If you wait though until after the tide has gone out, you will be rewarded with a large, firm stretch of beach that is far, far less crowded, closer to the water, and, for us, the perfect place to plop down our chairs & bodies for a long afternoon of sun & ocean (& seagulls trying to swoop down & grab our lunch). It is also a terrific & looooong beach to walk on (all the way to WELLS) & take in a perfect sunrise. We loved it for all three: walks, sunrise & solid sand for lazing away the afternoon in the sun. The river side of this beach is also really enjoyable. Parking is limited, so try to walk here.
Written September 13, 2022
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adrianna24sings
Traverse City, MI435 contributions
Lovely Beach and Very Peaceful in Early June!
Jun 2021
Visited here on the morning of my birthday and was so impressed with the wide open spaces and uncrowded beach. A wonderful place to relax, take a quick swim, or walk the sandy shore. It does get busy here in the summer so I'm glad I enjoyed Ogumquit Beach in early June. It's an easy walk to Perkins Cove, and the village of Ogunquit.
Written June 26, 2021
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zenandchaos
South Park Township, PA59 contributions
Wonderful for an evening stroll.
Aug 2021
Ogunquit beach was chosen thanks to a google image search; my best friend and I were not disappointed. We didn't go during the middle of the day or during a hot and sunny day, it was merely an evening in August, just warm enough to enjoy the water on our feet. We got there during low-tide and stayed as the tide rolled back in, it was in the evening around 6pm, they didn't even charge us to park in the lot which was so incredibly kind when they certainly could have made money off of us.

The beach was clean and not at all crowded during this time of day. As the tide brought the waves in, we got the pleasure of watching the surfers come out to play! Very cool to watch. I collected some cool rocks while my friend enjoyed taking photographs of the landscape. We would like to stay in the hotel right on the beach, maybe someday!
Written August 12, 2021
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