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OgunquitOgunquit, Maine

Give Ogunquit 2 nights: one full beach day plus the Marginal Way walk to Perkins Cove. Day-trippers should arrive before 10:00 — Route 1 and the beach lot fill by midday.

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Ogunquit is a small southern Maine beach town, about 1 h 15 min by car from Boston, built around one 3-mile sandy beach, a 1.25-mile cliff path (the Marginal Way) and Perkins Cove. It is walkable once you park, seasonal (most businesses run May–October), and best for 2 nights: one beach day, one Marginal Way and Perkins Cove day. A car helps for arrival and day trips; inside town you can leave it parked.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
Jun–Sep (beach), Sep–Oct (quieter, warm water)
avoid Nov–Apr (many places closed), Jul–Aug weekends (traffic and parking)
Airports
PWM · BOS · MHT · PSM
Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Ogunquit, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–5
  • Sit-down mealWhole lobster dinnerMarket price; ask before ordering.$35–55
  • Museum or sight ticketOgunquit Museum of American Art entrycheck$15–20
  • Budget bedHostel or shared-room bed, a night, per personUS$55
  • Mid-range bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$240
  • High-end bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$420

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$120 · Mid US$220 · High US$400

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Ogunquit BeachMarginal Way cliff walkPerkins CoveOgunquit Playhouse summer theatreOgunquit Museum of American ArtLobster pounds and fried seafood
Airports
PWM Portland International Jetport (About 45 min by car; the closest full-service airport.) · BOS Boston Logan International (About 1 h 30 min by car; Amtrak Downeaster from North Station to Wells is the car-free option.) · MHT Manchester-Boston Regional (About 1 h 15 min by car.) · PSM Portsmouth International at Pease (About 30 min by car; limited scheduled service — check.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  7. Jul

    Care

    27°C (81°F)

  8. Aug

    Care

    27°C (81°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

Best: Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)), coolest Jan (−9°C (16°F) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Ogunquit: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

1°C (34°F)

−9°C (16°F)

10 rd

Feb

3°C (37°F)

−8°C (18°F)

9 rd

Mar

7°C (45°F)

−4°C (25°F)

11 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

2°C (36°F)

11 rd

May

19°C (66°F)

8°C (46°F)

12 rd

Jun

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

11 rd

Jul

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

10 rd

Aug

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

9 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Oct

17°C (63°F)

6°C (43°F)

10 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

1°C (34°F)

11 rd

Dec

4°C (39°F)

−6°C (21°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walk: the village, beach and Marginal Way connect on foot, and the town calls itself Maine's most walkable community. Trolley: the Ogunquit Trolley runs Route 1, Shore Road and the beach in season, with marked stops and a bell — pay per ride or by day pass (check). Car: useful for arrival and day trips, but parking is scarce and expensive in season; most inns and resorts include a free lot. Bike: Route 1 has shoulders; Shore Road is narrow.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

York, Maine

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Drive Route 1 north about 15 min

Nubble Lighthouse and Short Sands beach; half a day.

Kennebunkport

go

Door to door: About 35 min

Drive I-95 or Route 1 north about 30 min

Dock Square and Walker's Point; go early in summer.

Kittery outlets

go

Door to door: About 25 min

Drive I-95 south about 20 min

120+ outlet stores; a rainy-day plan.

Wells, Maine

go

Door to door: About 15 min

Drive Route 1 north about 10 min, or trolley to the town line

Amtrak Downeaster station for Boston and Portland.

Old Orchard Beach

caution

Door to door: About 45 min

Drive I-95 north about 40 min

Pier and amusement park; very crowded in July–August.

Bostonovernight

Door to door: About 2 h 15 min

Amtrak Downeaster from Wells to North Station, about 1 h 45 min

Too far for a comfortable same-day return.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Ogunquit Village Center (Main St at Shore Rd)

Walk to beach, shops and restaurants; the busiest and priciest pocket in summer.

Shore Road / Marginal Way

Inns and resorts between the village and the cliff path; quiet, still walkable.

Beach Street and Footbridge Beach

Closest to the sand and the Footbridge lot; on the trolley line.

Route 1 (Main St) north

Motels and resorts 1–2 km (0.6–1.2 mi) from the village; cheaper, car or trolley needed.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$120–180 excl. bed
Mid
$200–320 excl. bed
High
$350+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or inn double room1 × 2 nights × US$240US$480
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$220US$880
Beach lot parking, one day1 × US$25US$25
Ogunquit Trolley day pass2 × US$5 · checkUS$10
Lobster dinner with sides2 × US$45US$90
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$152
Trip total≈ US$417 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,667

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–5
Lobster roll$25–35
Fried seafood plate$20–30
Whole lobster dinnerMarket price; ask before ordering.$35–55
Ice cream cone$5–8
Beach lot parking, per dayabout $25
Ogunquit Playhouse ticketcheck$45–100
Ogunquit Museum of American Art entrycheck$15–20

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe for a beach town: the real risks are summer traffic, rip currents and cold ocean water, plus uneven rocks on the Marginal Way. Lock your car and don't leave valuables on the sand.
  • Summer traffic backs up on Route 1 and Shore Road around the Main St/Shore Rd intersection; arrive before 10:00 or after 16:00.
  • Public beach parking runs about $25/day in season and fills early; Obed's Lot on Cottage Street needs prepayment.
  • Dogs are not allowed on the Marginal Way April–September.
  • Many restaurants, inns and shops close from November to April — check before booking a cold-season trip.
  • Rip currents and cold water: swim near lifeguards, and water is often 15–18 °C (59–64 °F) even in August.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
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Embassy

No consulates in Ogunquit; nearest are in Boston. US visitors: your embassy or consulate is in Boston or New York.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Beach lot parking, per day: about $25
  • Ogunquit Trolley, single ride: $2–3; day pass about $5 (check)
  • Amtrak Downeaster, Wells → Boston North Station: about $25–35, 1 h 45 min (check)
  • Taxi or rideshare, village → Perkins Cove: $10–15

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the beach entrance? — Where is the beach entrance?
  • Is this seat free? — Is this seat free?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • One lobster roll, please — One lobster roll, please
  • Where is the trolley stop? — Where is the trolley stop?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ogunquit. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep (beach), Sep–Oct (quieter, warm water) · avoid Nov–Apr (many places closed), Jul–Aug weekends (traffic and parking) · month by month →
  2. 4 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contracts for PWM, BOS and MHT with last-train and last-trolley cutoffs field-checked.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Village Center, Shore Road, Beach Street and Footbridge, Route 1 north.
  3. Place pages with verified hours and season dates (Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit Museum of American Art, Marginal Way, Perkins Cove) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Seasonal and storm fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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