Many people drive to Ogunquit, park their car (oftentimes at a romantic bed and breakfast like the Hartwell House Inn), and then walk around town enjoying the wide variety of scenic, recreation, cultural, shopping and dining options available in and around Perkins Cove, Shore Road and Route 1. The truth is there’s no need to leave the quaint and varied confines of our ‘beautiful place by the sea’.
But for those who do decide to hop in the car and venture out – there’s plenty ‘Nearby Ogunquit’ to experience, too!
Consider, as an example, Tides Beach Club – directly facing Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport, Maine. A picturesque 35 minute ride from Ogunquit delivers you to this luxury beachfront hotel with a notable (and exceedingly handsome) restaurant PLUS possibly the most comfortable old-school front porch to enjoy a sunset drink on in this stretch of Maine.
Parking can be tricky during the peak weeks of summer (for those not staying at the hotel) – but score a spot and you’re on your way to some stylish deliciousness certain to help you unwind and appreciate the Maine coast even more than you already do!
Head out for the ‘hottest happy hour in the ‘Port’ – get there early for a prime seat and enjoy discounted cocktails, wine, beer and small plates while the laid-back seaside life drifts by around you. Ocean breezes. The sound of the surf.
Stick around until dinner, and you’ll be glad you did. There’s a playful and vibrant Asian fusion elevating the New England seafood weighted menu to some creative and tantalizing places. Sometimes traditional Yankee flavors hold their untarnished own – but it’s fun to see some playful ingredients and accents brush up against the familiar. Think flourishes like Lobster Fried Rice or Kimchi Pancakes – or even a full-blown Tonkotsu Ramen featuring Maine-raised Pork Belly, Mayu, Nori, Marinated Egg, Scallions and Baby Bok Choy.
After dinner, take a quick jaunt across the road and get your feet into the beach sand and salt water. Reflect on the incredible experience you just enjoyed. Lose yourself in the place and moment until you’re surrounded by a crystal clear blur of everything that’s great about spending another perfect afternoon and evening on the Maine coastline…
Learn more at the Tides Beach Club website!
