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
The price is ₹10,939 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹10,939
₹11,923 total
24 Jul - 25 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! (1,054 reviews)
"This is a clean and comfortable hotel with a good breakfast. Its location across from the mall and a very short ride to the airport is great."

Reviewed on 22 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 ₹18,051 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹18,051
₹19,676 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,119 reviews)
"We booked a deluxe king room and asked for a room without stairs. There are several buildings on the property, and our room was in a one-story building up a small hill and behind where you check-in. We were happy with our room, overall. It was clean and a little larger than a standard hotel room. ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Ogunquit - The Milestone
Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit

Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit

2.5 out of 5
424 Post Rd, Wells, ME
The price is ₹15,534 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹15,534
₹17,795 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wells. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
Clean room and nice grounds.
"The room was spacious and clean and we really enjoyed how dog-friendly it was. There were a lot of people that sat outside their rooms, enjoying the property. The mattress felt flimsy and the air conditioning cracked in a way that made it hard to get to sleep, but we thought the value was good and ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Anchor Inn and Cottages Wells-Ogunquit
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! (359 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 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! (32 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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