Ogunquit itinerary scene

Weekend itinerary

Marginal Way Mornings, Perkins Cove Afternoons

Walk Marginal Way into Perkins Cove, plan Ogunquit Beach around tide and weather, and reserve one evening for Shore Road dinner or an Ogunquit Playhouse performance.

By Cal Mercer — a Second Star Guide itinerary

Marginal Way, Ogunquit Beach, Perkins Cove, and Shore Road fit into one compact southern Maine weekend.

Best length

2 nights

Two nights provide time for Ogunquit Beach, a separate Marginal Way walk, and either a Playhouse performance or harbor dinner.

Stay

Anchorage by the Sea

A Shore Road property with water views and walking access to the village, Marginal Way, and restaurants.

Main activity

Marginal Way

Walk Marginal Way toward Perkins Cove, then spend the afternoon at Ogunquit Beach, the Playhouse, or the art museum.

Pace

Cliff walk, beach, and harbor

Keep one indoor option ready for fog, wind, or rain.

Atlantic ledges along Marginal Way in Ogunquit
Marginal Way follows the coast between Shore Road and Perkins Cove.
Morning on the broad sand at Ogunquit Beach
Low tide exposes more sand at Ogunquit Beach; arrive early for municipal parking.
Boats and waterfront buildings at Perkins Cove
Perkins Cove has boat departures, galleries, the footbridge, and seafood near the southern end of Marginal Way.

Friday

Check in near the village, walk Shore Road, and have dinner nearby.

Check in near the village or beach, see the Main Beach river mouth, then walk Shore Road for galleries, drinks, and dinner.

4:00 PM

Saturday

Walk Marginal Way into Perkins Cove, then choose the beach, museum, or Playhouse.

Start at the Shore Road entrance in cooler morning temperatures, stop at the ocean-facing benches, and finish at the footbridge, boats, galleries, and restaurants in Perkins Cove.

4:30 PM

Afternoon

Choose Ogunquit Beach, the Playhouse, or the art museum.

Use fair weather for Main Beach or Footbridge Beach. In fog or rain, check the Ogunquit Playhouse schedule or visit the Ogunquit Museum of American Art near Perkins Cove.

Highlight
The trip’s main event
Viator

From Boston: Kennebunkport Day Trip & Optional Trolley Tour

A guided day trip from Boston exploring Maine's southern coast, including York, Ogunquit, Kennebunkport, Nubble Light, and the Bush Compound.

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Sunday

Use the final morning for Ogunquit Beach or the art museum.

Choose a beach walk near low tide, the Ogunquit Museum of American Art, or a short return to Perkins Cove before checkout.

9:00 AM

Sunday morning

Choose the beach, museum, or village breakfast.

Walk the beach near low tide, visit the museum and sculpture garden above Narrow Cove, or have breakfast in the village before checkout.