Ogunquit is known for an unusually vibrant nightlife, a strong creative community of artists, and one of the best beaches in Southern Maine.  It has a thriving LGBTQ community as well as a long history as a small town with traditional families and values.  You can see these different aspects of Ogunquit reflected in its range of businesses and eateries.  There are cute, hip boutiques, antiques, the famous Ogunquit Playhouse, and the old school Leavitt movie Theater all in the extended downtown area on Route 1.

You can find galleries, happening restaurants like Five-0, Jonathan’s Ogunquit, Treehouse Taqueria, So Zap, or That Place in Ogunquit (again, that’s really the name!).

The most amazing draw at both of these classic Maine vacation destinations is their incredible stretch of beaches.  With pristine sandy beaches, bluffs, tidal pools in many areas, and the really warm oceanic gulf stream coming close to shore in the summers, these beaches are perfect for exploring, sunbathing, walking, swimming, playing, and generally relaxing!  For half-a-dozen generations, seasonal residents have been taking advantage of these idyllic sandy expanses.

Being strongly interested in sustainable, eco-friendly, luxury vacation options, we love to highlight opportunities to explore the natural beauty.  The Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge is a walkable bird sanctuary and nature preserve that spans from Wells up through the Kennebunks.  It’s a beautiful space teeming with wildlife, and it’s a bit less crowded than the beaches most of the year.

In Ogunquit, there’s the Beach plum farm trail on Beach Plum Farm Road to explore.  It’s just down the street from the Great Works Regional Land Trust, which is an organization focused on conserving pristine land in York county for hiking and exploration.