Birch Sea Guidebook
Activities
Offers surfing lessons. Gooch's Beach is a great place to learn to surf.
17 locals recommend
Aquaholics Surf Shop
166 Port RdOffers surfing lessons. Gooch's Beach is a great place to learn to surf.
Coastal Maine Scooter Rentals
8 Port RdRent scooters or bikes for touring the town.
Take Flight Aerial Adventure Course
Charming farm, fresh produce and pick your own flower bouquet from a large heirloom flower garden.
8 locals recommend
Frinklepod Farm
244 Log Cabin RdCharming farm, fresh produce and pick your own flower bouquet from a large heirloom flower garden.
Garden Street Bowl
1 Garden StClassy bowling scene! Lots of fun!
Beautiful gardens to stroll in the lovely town of Boothbay, ME. Check out Garden Aglow in November/December. The entire garden is lit up with tiny little lights. It's magical!
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens parking
Beautiful gardens to stroll in the lovely town of Boothbay, ME. Check out Garden Aglow in November/December. The entire garden is lit up with tiny little lights. It's magical!
Intown Trolley Co
21 Ocean AveGet an hour tour of the area on the Intown Trolley.
Sightseeing
Parsons Beach
Parsons StBeautiful beach 1 mile from our Air BNB.
Gooch's Beach
Beach AvenueBeautiful stretch of Kennebunk Beaches 2 miles from our Air BNB.
Choose a day or sunset cruise that takes you along the shore of Kennebunk and past "Walker's Point" the Bush estate.
Easy to access- Board at the Nonantum Resort. There is free parking right across the street. Perhaps enjoy a drink at the Nonantum before boarding- lovely views of the river and ocean.
8 locals recommend
Pineapple Ketch
95 Ocean AveChoose a day or sunset cruise that takes you along the shore of Kennebunk and past "Walker's Point" the Bush estate.
Easy to access- Board at the Nonantum Resort. There is free parking right across the street. Perhaps enjoy a drink at the Nonantum before boarding- lovely views of the river and ocean.
Spa Indulgence/ Wellness
Tree Spa at Hidden Pond
354 Goose Rocks RdEnjoy a spa day in a magical location.
River's Edge Spa & Salon
83 Portland RdBeautiful setting for a spa day.
The Daily Sweat
65 Portland RdSo much fun! Hot yoga and Barre in a friendly and very supportive atmosphere.
Shopping
A small specialty garden center just up the road from our Air BNB.
Bunnies, pony's and other farm animals captivate the children.
7 locals recommend
Snug Harbor Farm
87 Western AveA small specialty garden center just up the road from our Air BNB.
Bunnies, pony's and other farm animals captivate the children.
Farm + Table
8 Langsford RdOne of favorite shops- Unique quintessential New England home gifts.
Dock Square
Dock SquareA variety of local shops located on the water.
Beautiful clothing store in Kennebunkport. This is the place where you add a special piece to your wardrobe.
11 locals recommend
Bliss Boutiques
42 Exchange StBeautiful clothing store in Kennebunkport. This is the place where you add a special piece to your wardrobe.
Benoits Boutique
2 Spring StNice warm vibe for shopping. Love the selection of women's clothing.
La La Luna
Lovely little women's clothing boutique. My favorite!
Walking, Hiking and Exploring
Beautiful walking trails just down the street from our Air BNB.
62 locals recommend
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
321 Port RdBeautiful walking trails just down the street from our Air BNB.
Beautiful walking trails that lead you to the beach.
10 locals recommend
Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve
Beautiful walking trails that lead you to the beach.
The summer home of former president, George Bush and George W. Bush. Makes for a beautiful scooter or bike ride up Ocean Ave.
39 locals recommend
Walkers Point
The summer home of former president, George Bush and George W. Bush. Makes for a beautiful scooter or bike ride up Ocean Ave.
Beautiful views from the top of Mount Agamenticus. A 692 ft high mountain in the town of York, ME.
109 locals recommend
Mount Agamenticus
Beautiful views from the top of Mount Agamenticus. A 692 ft high mountain in the town of York, ME.
Timber Point Trail
140 Granite Point RdTimber Point Trail Biddeford Maine
Kayaks are launched right from their place into the river:). So easy.
13 locals recommend
Coastal Maine Kayak and Bike
8 Western AveKayaks are launched right from their place into the river:). So easy.
Marginal Way, Ogunquit, ME 03907, USA
A beautiful walk along the Ogunquit shoreline!
Entertainment
Ogunquit Playhouse
10 Main StVinegar Hill Music Theatre
53 Old Post RdMusic and movies held at a beautiful venue!
Food scene
Mornings in Paris
21 Western AveLovely Parisian coffee shop in downtown Kennebunkport
All Day Breakfast
55 Western AveOne of the locals favorite spots for breakfast!
Bev’s Cafe and Market
Lovely local cafe that serves mochas, lattes and cappuccino.
Boulangerie
5 Nasons CtAmazing bakery! Fresh breads and treats:)
Great place for breakfast. Lovely place to sit outside in the summer.
15 locals recommend
Merriland Farm Cafe
557 Coles Hill RdGreat place for breakfast. Lovely place to sit outside in the summer.
Coffee Roasters of the Kennebunks
163 Port RdCentral Provisions
414 Fore StAmazing food and great service!
Hurricane Restaurant
29 Dock SquareBeautiful views of the river and great fish and chips!
Fun vibe! Mostly pub food with a twist. Sit outside and take in the energy of Kennebunkport.
Batson River Brewing & Distilling
Fun vibe! Mostly pub food with a twist. Sit outside and take in the energy of Kennebunkport.
The Boathouse Restaurant
21 Ocean AveBeautiful views of the river and nice atmosphere.
Mabels Lobster Claw
124 Ocean AveThe place to go for lobster!
White Barn Inn Restaurant- for that special dinner
15 locals recommend
White Barn Inn, Auberge Resorts Collection
37 Beach AveWhite Barn Inn Restaurant- for that special dinner
For that special night out! Panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and wonderful food and service.
The Tiller Restaurant
For that special night out! Panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and wonderful food and service.
Great place to sit outside on Adirondack chairs in the summer with a glass of wine and appetizers. Cocktails served starting at 3:00 p.m.
10 locals recommend
Stripers Waterside Restaurant
133 Ocean AveGreat place to sit outside on Adirondack chairs in the summer with a glass of wine and appetizers. Cocktails served starting at 3:00 p.m.
Great fish and chips! Particularly nice to sit outside with view of the river in the summer.
20 locals recommend
Arundel Wharf - Seafood - Cocktail Bar - Craft Beer
43 Ocean AveGreat fish and chips! Particularly nice to sit outside with view of the river in the summer.
The Tides Beach Club
930 Kings HwyFun vibe, beachside in Kennebunkport- Gooserocks beach.
Earth at Hidden Pond
354 Goose Rocks RdFarm to table style restaurant. Beautiful atmosphere.
Musette Restaurant
2 Pier RdLovely place for a casual dinner on Cape Porpoise.
Old Vines Wine Bar
173 Port RdGreat place for drinks and Tapas.
Rococo Ice Cream
Specialized ice cream flavors that are such a treat! A little pricey but worth it!
Such a fun place for cocktails! The food truck pizza there is delicious also. Sit outside by the fire pit in the summer:)
Wild Bevy Distilling
Such a fun place for cocktails! The food truck pizza there is delicious also. Sit outside by the fire pit in the summer:)
Bitter End
2118 Post RdGreat local place! Sit outside by fire in the summer:)
Batson River Fish Camp
Fun atmosphere!
Green Elephant
608 Congress StGreat vegetarian restaurant in Portland.
The Tides Beach Club Restaurant
Fun beach vibe! On Goose Rocks Beach.