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Major city · United States

New Harbor

Half-day stop for lobster and harbor views, or a full day if you add kayaking and a short hike. Not a base — one night max.

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New Harbor is a working fishing village on the Pemaquid Peninsula in Lincoln County, Maine. Its main draw is Shaw's Fish and Lobster Wharf, a counter-service lobster shack open only in summer, with picnic tables overlooking the harbor. The surrounding area offers the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Fort William Henry, and kayak rentals. Most visitors come as a day trip from Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta, or midcoast lodging.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
Jun–Sep
avoid Nov–Apr (most restaurants and attractions closed)
Airports
PWM · BHB
Nights
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This is a basic guide for New Harbor: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for New Harbor911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Lincoln County Sheriff (non-emergency)207-882-7332

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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 New Harbor, 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 dinner (Shaw's)Market price, 2026 estimate$25–40
  • Budget bedOceanfront cottage (sleeps 2–4), a night, per roomUS$150
  • Mid-range bedOceanfront cottage (sleeps 2–4), a night, per roomUS$250
  • High-end bedOceanfront cottage (sleeps 2–4), a night, per roomUS$400

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$130 · High US$250

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.

Shaw's Fish and Lobster WharfPemaquid Point LighthouseWorking fishing harborSummer-only lobster shacks
Airports
PWM Portland International Jetport (About 1.5 h drive; rental car needed) · BHB Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (About 2 h drive; seasonal flights)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (24°C (75°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

New Harbor: next 7 days

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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

2°C (36°F)

−8°C (18°F)

9 rd

Mar

6°C (43°F)

−4°C (25°F)

11 rd

Apr

11°C (52°F)

1°C (34°F)

11 rd

May

16°C (61°F)

6°C (43°F)

12 rd

Jun

21°C (70°F)

11°C (52°F)

11 rd

Jul

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

10 rd

Aug

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

9 rd

Sep

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

9 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

Nov

8°C (46°F)

−1°C (30°F)

11 rd

Dec

3°C (37°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

Car is essential. Parking at Shaw's and the lighthouse is free but limited. No public transport.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

go

Door to door: 10 min

5 min drive south on State Route 130

Park entrance fee; check hours.

Boothbay Harborgo

Door to door: 35 min

30 min drive north via Route 27

More shops and boat tours.

Damariscotta

go

Door to door: 20 min

15 min drive north via Route 129/130

Oyster bars and antique shops.

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.

New Harbor village

A few cottages and B&Bs; quiet, no nightlife

Damariscotta (15 min drive)

More dining and lodging options; check

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
$60–100 excl. bed
Mid
$100–160 excl. bed
High
$160+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Oceanfront cottage (sleeps 2–4)1 × 1 night × US$250US$250
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130US$260
Whole lobster dinner at Shaw's2 × US$30 · Market price; checkUS$60
Kayak rental (half day)2 × US$50 · CheckUS$100
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$67
Trip total≈ US$369 per person per day, bed includedUS$737

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2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.

Prices of common things

Whole lobster dinner (Shaw's)Market price, 2026 estimate$25–40
Lobster roll$18–25
Clam chowder (bowl)$8–12
Coffee$3–5
Gasoline (per gallon)Check$3.50–4.50

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe. Usual rural precautions: lock your car, watch for ticks after hiking, and don't leave valuables on the beach.
  • Shaw's closes mid-Oct to late May; check their Facebook page for exact dates.
  • Lobster prices vary with the catch; expect $20–35 for a whole lobster dinner (2026 estimate).
  • No ATMs in the village; bring cash — many shacks are cash only.
  • Mosquitoes and black flies in June; bring repellent.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Lincoln County Sheriff (non-emergency)
207-882-7332

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Lincoln County Sheriff (non-emergency)207-882-7332

Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Portland Jetport → New Harbor (car): about 1.5 h, rental car needed
  • Damariscotta → New Harbor (car): about 15 min

Say or show

  • How much for a whole lobster? — How much for a whole lobster?
  • Is there parking? — Is there parking?
  • Cash only? — Cash only?

English only; no foreign language services.

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 New Harbor. 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 · avoid Nov–Apr (most restaurants and attractions closed) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

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