Cape Porpoise Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Cape Porpoise featuring a lake or waterhole and boating as well as a small group of people
Cape Porpoise featuring a lake or waterhole

When you hear “Down East,” images of this Maine village may come to mind. Experience a segment of the cherished Maine lifestyle by vacationing here.

Steely blue water meets an abrupt end at the thick evergreens on craggy shores at Cape Porpoise in southern Maine. Marine traffic includes pleasure boats and fishing vessels on their expeditions to capture the catch of the day. Let the saltiness in the air serve as a tonic for body and soul.

Cape Porpoise in southern Maine has all the attributes to satisfy sportsmen, adventurers and families looking for personal time and laid-back days. Explore this area where Mother Nature is the main attraction.

The Atlantic Ocean is always close, inviting you to sail and fish or explore its remarkable coastline. Visit nearby Goose Rocks Beach for its wide soft sand beach or go on a boat charter past the offshore Goat Island Lighthouse. View large estates that might be hidden from sight on land.

Seafood is prominent in Maine cuisine, with lobsters, scallops, clams and oysters commonly featured. Pick a picnic table with an ocean view to enjoy freshly cooked lobster dipped in melted butter. Purchase this treat from a roadside stall or try a simpler but equally delicious lobster roll instead.

Stroll through Cape Porpoise for a good sense of renowned New England charm. End your walk on the town’s pier, with fishing boats, ocean-related activities and tides providing a constantly changing seascape.

Walk out on the causeway to Bickford Island, one of many islands marking the entrance to Cape Porpoise Harbor.

Book early during peak season as accommodations are limited in Cape Porpoise or stay 2 miles (3 kilometers) away in Kennebunkport, a village that includes the older Cape Porpoise where Native Americans and English colonists had their original settlements. Nearby Goose Rocks and Kennebunk also have places to stay.

Stay at Cape Porpoise for the kind of New England vacation that you might have dreamed about. Make the fantasy real at this unhurried and unspoiled location on Maine’s coast.

Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall
Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall
2 out of 5
461 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹11,926 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
₹11,926
₹12,999 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,023 reviews)
"This property was a pleasure to stay at when I couldn’t get a hotel at Old Orchard Beach. Fernando at the front desk made everything so much better at check-in and also when I wanted to extend my stay. He really is the best, right along with the rest of the staff. The amenities were great as well ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall
Ogunquit - The Milestone
Ogunquit - The Milestone
2 out of 5
687 Main Street, Ogunquit, ME
The price is ₹13,642 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
₹13,642
₹14,870 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Ogunquit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,093 reviews)
"Phone in the room didn’t work. Had to go to another building for ice"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Ogunquit - The Milestone
Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, Ascend Hotel Collection
Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, Ascend Hotel Collection
3.5 out of 5
80 John Roberts Rd., South Portland, ME
The price is ₹11,596 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹11,596
₹12,639 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,740 reviews)
"Great easy access location"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Casco Bay Hotel Portland Airport - Maine Mall, Ascend Hotel Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Elmwood Resort Hotel
Elmwood Resort Hotel
3 out of 5
1351 Post Rd, Wells, ME
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Wells. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (357 reviews)
"Great place. One of our favorite stays on the area."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

Elmwood Resort Hotel
Huttopia Southern Maine
Huttopia Southern Maine
2.5 out of 5
149 Sand Pond Rd, Sanford, ME
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Sanford. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and a picnic area. Popular attractions Pine Hollow Little Par Three Golf ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (31 reviews)
"Management and staff were great! Really made us feel welcome. Particularly, Margot (Assistant Mngr). It was a peaceful, restful stay. It was nice to disconnect from our busy life for a couple of days. So much more enjoyable than if we would have stayed in a hotel as we were able to enjoy the outdoors ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Huttopia Southern Maine
68 East Grand Ave
68 East Grand Ave
3 out of 5
68 E Grand Ave, Old Orchard Beach, ME
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Old Orchard Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Old Orchard Beach Pier and Old Orchard ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
"Overall good. Was told we could not stand in the Parking lot, and checkout instructions were vague. But a fabulous location- everything in walking distance! And very clean!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2024

68 East Grand Ave
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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