Just over the bridge from Jonesport on Beals, Bayview delivers on the promise of its name plus, its lobster roll was voted number one in Maine and Massachusetts by USA Today readers. Barnacle Billys This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. This is our most adventurous tour and has something to offer for everyone! This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Thanks so much. 47 Shore Rd., Bass Harbor. Sandy/pebbly, paid parking, no facilities. See Bernard Langlaiss whimsical wooden creatures in the seaside sculpture garden at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art come Wednesday mornings for kiddie story time and crafts. There are actually two. 6. Fresh flowers in each room, an exquisite restaurant, and complimentary bikes and canoes are a few of the perks From $348. Lands End 2391 Harpswell Islands Rd., Bailey Island. This summer, hell be at Sacos Ferry Beach on July 19, Cape Elizabeths Crescent Beach on July 26, and Fort McClary on September 23 (plus Reid, Popham Beach, and Wolfes Neck state parks, farther down the coast, in August). Where receptacles are available, dont fill them with huge bags or large items like broken umbrellas or chairs. In its first year with new director Michael Mansfield (most recently of the Smithsonian Museum of American Art), Ogunquits nationally recognized art museum has an impressive slate of summer and fall exhibitions. Seals are swimming around the harbor. Light use. Grab a towel and come with us. Bass Harbor Head Light 8 Beach St., York Beach. 25 Ferry Beach State Park Bay View Rd. The pretty dunes are speckled with beach grasses and songbirds, and the rocky headlands are great for clambering and, when the tide is low, scouring the tide pools for limpets, periwinkles, and the occasional starfish. 12 Old Orchard St. 207-934-2328. Heavy use. A few best bets for paddling day trips: Harbor Adventures leads kayakers on a half-day lobster luncheon paddle that takes in Fort Foster and heads up shady Chauncey Creek, with a lunch stop at a lobster pound. Watch purple sandpipers and puffins settle onto the rocky coastline or look for black-capped chickadees (the Maine state bird) in the forest. From $399. 207-730-1926. 207-363-8466. The island is teeming with thousands of birds. Its not every day you see a moose. PO Box 171 Ambajejus Lake Humpbacks and minkes are the whales most often spotted, but blue whales and right whales make occasional appearances as well. 207-236-3109. BYOB and snag a weathered picnic table at the end of the pier. Tiny taffy kisses are made fresh daily and come in old-school flavors like molasses, licorice, and peppermint. 1A. Local officials have said that its typically buried beneath 6 or 7 feet of sand. This tour has it all Walkers Point, Seals, Cape Porpoise, Goat Island Lighthouse, and if time permits, Goose Rocks Beach. } Of course, Dykstra says, specific local conditions currents, the shape of a coastline, wave directionality can monkey with this process, which is why a single mile of Kennebunk coastline can host a shingle beach right between two sandy ones. Light use. 22 Fortunes Rocks Beach Fortunes Rocks Rd. Hours and hours of walking here, and probably hundreds of photos. Browse our Frequently Asked Questions for any additional information you may need. We, and friends, have also often seen them on some of the tours offered by the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company, especially some of their non-whale tours that stay closer to shore (I'd check their website). What not to do on the southern Maine seashore. Box 633 Sandy, paid parking, lifeguards, toilets. Though distinctly different in design, the two parks complement each other so well, they feel like one. A high-energy, improv-heavy flute, cello, and drum trio. 207-646-5139. ogunquit.org, Although it still welcomes plenty of beachgoers in midsummer, Goose Rocks Beach, in Cape Porpoise, has a touch of wildness to it. Bass Harbor natives Kim and Eli Strauss offer passengers their insiders view of Mount Desert Islands hardest-working harbor. If you do a search for puffin images you may, like a lot of folks, imagine puffins are related to penguins. 1. The formal trail dates to Yorks days as a posh summer colony and crosses right through the yards of some of the towns most historic homes (be respectful, obvs). Pete Erskine, co-owner of Mexicali Blues, one-time summer person turned year-round resident of South Bristols Rutherford Island. Also, because this island is so notable for its bird populations, you can meet and swap stories with fellow bird watchers from across the country. In addition to two lab buildings that students use for marine and terrestrial studies visitors should be mindful of active research sites as they explore the property offers 3.6 miles of public trails that wind through spruce forests, meadows, and stands of hardwood en route to the jagged shoreline. Location Sandy, paid parking, concessions, lifeguards, toilets. I have researched, but can't really find a clear answer. Sandy, paid parking, concessions, showers and toilets. Palace Playland - Proudly Maine's beachfront amusement park. Sandy, paid parking, concessions, lifeguards, toilets. As well, we work closely with our colleagues of the Marine Mammals of Maine who attend to response and rescue in southern Maine and have a new facility in Harpswell allowing for temporary holding before transporting animals to a rehab facility. Its anchored York Beach since 1868, but the Bluff feels like a clean, contemporary conference hotel albeit with huge balconies overlooking Short Sands Beach. Grab a towel and come with us. The seals hauled up on the Cape are gray and harbor seals. Thurstons Lobster Pound If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Ashley Billman, Down East reader. In 2007, archaeologists measured the hull and took samples of the wood. Sandy, free (limited) parking, no facilities. 59 Morrill Rd . Voted #1 in New England by Yankee Magazine for the best chance of finding Moose! 2 Railroad Ave. 207-363-2621. Seals can sometimes be seen but they like to sun and rest on the more isolated islands. , Millinocket. From $179. Driving from NJ where to stop for a night, Boston to Acadia via the coast and White Mountains. Youll experience one of Maines oldest lighthouses, including a trip to the top of the tower and a visit to the restored keeper's house. 207-497-5769. Look out for the worlds largest mammals aboard one of southern Maines whale watch boats, and get ready to be splashed! .eb-hr {margin-top: 110px;} Where is the best place to see seals in the wild. The one and a half hour tour departs New Harbor for Eastern Egg . The first town, upon entering the Southern Maine Coast isKittery. What a legacy Mary Louise Curtis Bok has given to the town of Camden! Yes, Virginia, there is surfing in Maine. Moderate use. Maine's whale watching season lasts from mid-April through October. Multiple species visit the state's waters, including humpback, finback, minke and pilot. Not a hiker? Planning a trip with the kids and dont want to leave spotting a moose to chance? The dining room at the Grey Havens Inn is open for dinner five nights a week in midsummer (white tablecloths, steak and seafood), and its worth a visit just for cocktails on the wraparound veranda overlooking the mouth of the Sheepscot River. Carson was author of Silent Spring and a Maine Summer resident. 140 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport. Keep an open mind. But the most important difference is that puffins like to hang out in Maine. I have been going to southern Maine with my family my entire life, and this view and landscape is one of my absolute favorites. It books up fast. Ride a restored streetcar at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport. Frye Island, Sebago Lake, Cumberland County. A brilliant display on a warm spring day. Who needs a pontoon boat when youre naturally buoyant? You may even have the opportunity to see birds that dont normally visit the mainland. 42 Bayview Dr., Beals. 207-967-4243. gokennebunks.com Crescent Beach State Park Magic hour at Crescent Beach. Schoodic Institutes Seth Benz will lead this special bird tour designed to enhance your enjoyment o Register today for Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park's first Bird Tour of 2023! Light use. Rhumb Line 111 Perkins Cove Rd., Ogunquit. Edna St. Vincent Millay, Camden poet, Renascence, 1912. Mammals. Ive been lucky enough to experience the magic of the cove since childhood. Sucking down an ice cream cone while admiring Cape Neddicks Nubble Light has been a tradition since 1967, when a stand called Browns opened up at Nubble Point. Moose can be spotted diving for dinner in wet boggy areas, chilling out in gravel pits, and doing some sightseeing of their own on hiking or snowmobile trails. Take a book and a blanket and let the ocean breezes sweep your cares away. If you need more adrenaline, theyll kill the engine and let you parachute into the drink. When you cross the Maine, Read More 21 Best Things to Do in Kittery MaineContinue, The Perfect Family Beachfront Vacation York Beach is an idealMaine vacationspot for beach walks, kite flying, playing in the sand, visiting the famous Nubble, Read More Your Guide to Motels in York Beach MaineContinue, Wells is a well-loved vacation town in Maine. But researchers haven't yet confirmed the origin this time. Built by architect John Calvin Stevens in the oh-soNew England Shingle style in 1914, the Colony is a landmark with ocean views and a straight-up beach of its own, right across the street. Best Places To See Wildlife In Southern Maine Eastern Egg Rock No, that's not a penguin you're seeing. Little Coveside might have the finest deck dining in the state, overlooking the harbors gnarly little outcrop islands and often hosting some al fresco troubadour. TheTown of Ogunquithas been attracting visitors to Southern Maine for years. NOAA Fisheries has listed 22 species of marine mammals under the ESA. 38 Main St., Milbridge. 3. Linking Perkins Cove to Ogunquit Beach, themile-and-a-quarter paved walkway traces its origins to 1925. Kennebunk andKennebunkportattract the famous each summer includingformer President George Bush and his family. 207-833-2313. If you see a sick, injured, or dead seal in Maine, please call the Maine Marine Animal Reporting Hotline at (800) 532-9551. Coastal Maine Kayak & Bike, kayak or SUP tours, 3 hours, $85. .eb-col img {width: 100%;} Ogunquit Beachis a peninsula beach with water on three sides and was rated by Good Housekeeping as one of the top ten beaches in the United States. Puffins arent the only birds that Maine can boast. @media only screen and (min-width: 1024px){ } You wont find fresher lobster anywhere, so keep it simple and go for the traditional lobster dinner with corn on the cob, house-made slaw, and blueberry cake. Join us on Adventure Seal Watch that you wont soon forget. An award-winning saxophonist in the bebop and swing traditions. Moderate use. While all of Maines wildlife is spectacular, nothing quite compares to the whale. Multiple outfitters in the Kennebunks can guide short paddles along the tidal Mousam River, which wends through the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge to meet the sea at Parsons Beach. Station Rd., Beals. Follow the crowds to the Original Pier French Fries stand near the Old Orchard Beach pier, where daily shipments of New England potatoes are delivered whole, then washed, peeled, crinkle-cut by hand, and fried golden brown (but soft inside). Heavy use. Great Wass Island Preserve The puffins have already left their nesting areas. Give this Article . In southern Maine, no place is better than Eastern Egg Rock for spotting the puffin. The record served in a day is 923 punches thats with a three-drink limit on this potent stuff. 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Rmew / Flickr. For a little more seclusion, though, visitors can follow the footpaths to adjacent, undeveloped Kettle Cove (which also has its own parking area), a pebblier pocket beach flanked by dramatic granite shelves. 5. Storms periodically revealed the wreck for brief periods, about every 10 years. The island is teeming with thousands of birds. Their population is greatest in the Western Lakes and Mountains regions, the Kennebec Valley, the Maine Highlands, and Aroostook County. 207-563-1393. .eb-p {float: right; width:65%; margin-left:2%; margin-top:-9px;} Plus, theres always some Maine-y blueberry variation blueberry coffee cake, blueberry with lemon glaze, blueberry maple bacon. Shop Now. 50 Perkins Cove Rd. Visit Katahdin Air. One of southern Maines consistently excellent restaurants, Mark Gaier and Clark Frasiers 12-year-old seaside eatery manages to thread the needle of upscale ($30 dinner entres that wow, like an Indian-spiced braised lamb shank) and approachable (Thursday burger nights in the shoulder seasons, when a creatively topped burger and a local pint run you $13). 207-244-5785. The cliffs rise nearly 50 feet in spots, and the waves can put on a show. Sandy, paid parking, concessions, lifeguards, showers and toilets. 31 Crescent Beach State Park Rte. Open 364 days a year, the institute offers tours and a marine-life touch tank. First, you need to understand glacial rebound. But over the years, we've had good luck at the Indian Point Blagdon Preserve, especially at low tide. The huge kitsch clearinghouse at Lands End is worth visiting if only for the decadent homemade fudge. Re: seals 8 years ago Save What is your time frame? Maine is the only place in the United States where you can see puffins in the wild. THE GEOMETRIC confusion of silhouetted rooflines, a sunrise or sunset streaking the backdrop orange and pink, the spring tide surging through the spindly forest of pilings: you can keep your Portland Head Light for our money, the Old Orchard Beach pier is the states most compelling man-made landmark. Where there are Maine beaches, there are estuaries, and southern Maines quiet, wildlife-rich tidal creeks reward exploration particularly for those who prefer protected waters to open-ocean paddling. , Millinocket, 59 Morrill Rd Blue Whoever has once visited this delightful region will never forget it, as the scenery is not surpassed in any part of Maine, and it is a veritable yachtsmans paradise. Head north, and the crowds thin out at Footbridge and North beaches with their own parking and access, theyre technically extensions of Ogunquit Beach, and a beachcomber can spend a lovely afternoon wandering there and back. A no-frills lobster shack paragon, it offers cold beer, rich chowders, fresh seafood, and a small deck overlooking the water. , Livermore, P.O. Heavy use. 207-230-8495. Pebbly, free (limited) parking, no facilities. Explore Boon Island Lighthouse and Nubble Lighthouse on this tour that cruises up the coastline. The 3-mile beach consists of two well-protected crescents, and the slope is gentle, making Goose Rocks a favorite of families with young kids. Including approximately 5,000 pairs of puffins, 1,000 pairs of razorback auks and 500 pairs of common murres. 11. If so,where would a good area be? When you visit the Museums of Old, Read More Experience the 9 Buildings of the Museums of Old York MaineContinue, The Maine Waterfront Dining Experience Food and water. Southern Maine Coasts Saco and Biddeford add oceanside haunts and typical Downtown Maine attractions to visit. Sitting right on the dock alongside Camden Harbor, Rhumb Line combines the carefree spirit of Jimmy Buffett with fresh, simply prepared Maine seafood and killer craftcocktails. Very cool! Deer Isle Granite Museum Located within Acadia National Park, the lighthouse is a favorite of photographers, who typically shoot from the rocky shore below. Kennebunk York Harbors -mile shoreline path an out-and-back walk from York Harbor Beach doesnt have its neighbors notoriety, in part because its more rugged (a mix of paved segments with railings and unimproved trail) and in part because decades of landowner squabbles have kept access in flux. Union Bluff Hotel. Less dazzling ceramic bits and pieces of frozen Charlottes antique porcelain dolls are also fun to collect.