Sam and Jinna’s guidebook

Sam And Jinna
Sam And Jinna
Sam and Jinna’s guidebook

Nearby outdoor destinations

Here are a few of our favorite places to go on a beautiful day, regardless of season!
Head out the door, walk down Kettle Cove for a minute, and you're there! Rocky beaches, sandy beaches, grassy fields, forested trails, bobbing lobster boats... something for everyone!
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Kettle Cove
Kettle Cove Road
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Head out the door, walk down Kettle Cove for a minute, and you're there! Rocky beaches, sandy beaches, grassy fields, forested trails, bobbing lobster boats... something for everyone!
Long sandy beach perfect for admiring from dry land, getting wet in, walking along and picnicking on. One of Maine's best sandy beaches! Access on foot from recreational boat launch at Kettle Cove, by path past the maintenance shed on Kettle Cove Road, or by car entrance on Rte 77.
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Taman Negeri Crescent Beach
109 Bowery Beach Rd
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Long sandy beach perfect for admiring from dry land, getting wet in, walking along and picnicking on. One of Maine's best sandy beaches! Access on foot from recreational boat launch at Kettle Cove, by path past the maintenance shed on Kettle Cove Road, or by car entrance on Rte 77.
Stroll along rocky paths overlooking stunning view of Casco Bay. Walk/ride/drive north on Fessenden Rd, turn right on Two Lights Rd, bear right into park entrance in 1/4 mile. Bonus abandoned military installation!
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Taman Negeri Two Lights
7 Tower Dr
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Stroll along rocky paths overlooking stunning view of Casco Bay. Walk/ride/drive north on Fessenden Rd, turn right on Two Lights Rd, bear right into park entrance in 1/4 mile. Bonus abandoned military installation!
Lovely pond surrounded by expansive forested space. Spectacular in any season. In winter, bring your ice skates; in summer, bring your kayak (or ask us if ours is available). Not recommended for swimming; local legend says that there are leeches. Access by mileish-long foot path starting across the street from Kettle Cove Creamery, or by car on Fenway Rd. cul-de-sac off Fowler Rd. Finally, Cape Elizabeth has a public canoe available at Great Pond. The canoe is outfitted with 2 adult life preservers, 1 child life preserver, 2 oars and a locking cable. * Reservations are needed, though inexplicably Airbnb does not allow links or phone numbers in this guidebook; please do a web search for “cape elizabeth community boat” for more information.
Great Pond
Lovely pond surrounded by expansive forested space. Spectacular in any season. In winter, bring your ice skates; in summer, bring your kayak (or ask us if ours is available). Not recommended for swimming; local legend says that there are leeches. Access by mileish-long foot path starting across the street from Kettle Cove Creamery, or by car on Fenway Rd. cul-de-sac off Fowler Rd. Finally, Cape Elizabeth has a public canoe available at Great Pond. The canoe is outfitted with 2 adult life preservers, 1 child life preserver, 2 oars and a locking cable. * Reservations are needed, though inexplicably Airbnb does not allow links or phone numbers in this guidebook; please do a web search for “cape elizabeth community boat” for more information.
Large expansive seaside town park, main attraction is the ostensibly most-photographed-lighthouse-in-Maine Portland Head Light. Fun military ruins to check out, also a children's garden, tennis courts, at the best place to fly a kite this side of the Mississippi. In summer, there are two amazing lobster roll trucks and a gelato truck.
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Taman Fort Williams
1000 Shore Rd
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Large expansive seaside town park, main attraction is the ostensibly most-photographed-lighthouse-in-Maine Portland Head Light. Fun military ruins to check out, also a children's garden, tennis courts, at the best place to fly a kite this side of the Mississippi. In summer, there are two amazing lobster roll trucks and a gelato truck.
Nice stroll along farmland a beautiful march. If you like birdwatching, bring your binoculars. Snowshoes recommended in winter.
Libby River Farm Trailhead
Nice stroll along farmland a beautiful march. If you like birdwatching, bring your binoculars. Snowshoes recommended in winter.
Long sandy beach a couple of miles south of Crescent Beach.
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Scarborough Beach
Black Point Rd
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Long sandy beach a couple of miles south of Crescent Beach.
Super smooth water with sandy beaches. If you catch the outgoing tide in summer, you'll experience some of the ocean warmest waters in Maine.
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Ferry Beach, Scarborough, ME
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Super smooth water with sandy beaches. If you catch the outgoing tide in summer, you'll experience some of the ocean warmest waters in Maine.
Where to go if you like crashing waves. Not far from Scarborough Beach.
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Higgins Beach
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Where to go if you like crashing waves. Not far from Scarborough Beach.
A great beach in South Portland. Shortish walk to Willard Square shops (bakery, creperie, ice cream); also abuts the Southern Maine Community College campus. Interesting military ruins plus a fun walk on a rocky cuaseway out to Spring Ledge Light.
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Willard Beach
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A great beach in South Portland. Shortish walk to Willard Square shops (bakery, creperie, ice cream); also abuts the Southern Maine Community College campus. Interesting military ruins plus a fun walk on a rocky cuaseway out to Spring Ledge Light.
Nice coastal park in South Portland. Features Bug Light (of course) plus a lovely exhibit about a dismantled WW2-era shipyard. Where to go to see fireworks on July 4!
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Bug Light Park
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Nice coastal park in South Portland. Features Bug Light (of course) plus a lovely exhibit about a dismantled WW2-era shipyard. Where to go to see fireworks on July 4!
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Robinson Woods Trail
1088 Shore Rd
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Nearby indoor destinations

For when you want to do stuff sheltered from the elements
Not huge but excellent art museum. On Friday's between 5-9 pm, admission is only $5.
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Muzium Seni Portland
7 Congress Sq
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Not huge but excellent art museum. On Friday's between 5-9 pm, admission is only $5.
Beautifully restored mansion from Portland's early days.
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Istana Victoria
109 Danforth St
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Beautifully restored mansion from Portland's early days.
Charming historical site in the northern part of town. Lovely setting.
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Tate House Museum
1267 Westbrook St
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Charming historical site in the northern part of town. Lovely setting.

Guided tours

Awesome guided tours to check out
Catch a ride (and a lobster!) with a local lobsterman. Tom is super tolerant of newbie questions (I'm guilty of those) and enjoys his dual role of commercial lobsterman and tour guide. Best on a nice summer day.
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Lucky Catch Cruises
170 Commercial St
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Catch a ride (and a lobster!) with a local lobsterman. Tom is super tolerant of newbie questions (I'm guilty of those) and enjoys his dual role of commercial lobsterman and tour guide. Best on a nice summer day.

Farm stands and groceries

If you want to get a few things to bring home and cook
Gourmet market: some prepared foods, baked good, organic and local meat, fish and produce. Amazing desserts. Killer wine and craft beer selection.
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Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine St
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Gourmet market: some prepared foods, baked good, organic and local meat, fish and produce. Amazing desserts. Killer wine and craft beer selection.
Farm stand at local farm. On site is a real farm-to-table restaurant $$$.
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William H. Jordan Farm
21 Wells Rd
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Farm stand at local farm. On site is a real farm-to-table restaurant $$$.
Nicely-curated local grocer. Beer & wine.
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IGA
Ocean House Road
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Nicely-curated local grocer. Beer & wine.
Closest "real" grocery store
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Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest Ave
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Closest "real" grocery store
Sandwiches and high-end takeout, wine, beer, locally-themed gifts.
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C Salt Gourmet Market
349 Ocean House Rd
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Sandwiches and high-end takeout, wine, beer, locally-themed gifts.

Food scene

Open in summertime only. Good ice cream!
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Kettle Cove Creamery and Shack
2 Bowery Beach Rd
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Open in summertime only. Good ice cream!
Favorite bakery and luxe pastry shop of locals and visitors alike. NY-style bagels sell out quickly, so plan accordingly! They have a sandwich counter for midday visits.
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Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble St
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Favorite bakery and luxe pastry shop of locals and visitors alike. NY-style bagels sell out quickly, so plan accordingly! They have a sandwich counter for midday visits.
Luxe ice cream. Ask them about a free "pup cup" for your ice cream-loving four-legged companion :)
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Willard Scoops
429 Preble St
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Luxe ice cream. Ask them about a free "pup cup" for your ice cream-loving four-legged companion :)
Excellent BBQ, welcoming bar with a couple of TV's with a Sox or Bruins game. If you've for a hankeirng for some grilled meat (or a really good salad even), this is the place!
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Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage Rd
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Excellent BBQ, welcoming bar with a couple of TV's with a Sox or Bruins game. If you've for a hankeirng for some grilled meat (or a really good salad even), this is the place!
Excellent fresh beer, amazing food, fun vibe. What more could you ask for?
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Foulmouthed Brewing
15 Ocean St
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Excellent fresh beer, amazing food, fun vibe. What more could you ask for?
Our favorite for soft serve. Been around since the dawn of time. Try a "Boston shake" - a shake with a sundae on top. Or a "Noreaster" - soft serve mixed in with candy bits. A tremendous value!
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Red's Dairy Freeze
167 Cottage Rd
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Our favorite for soft serve. Been around since the dawn of time. Try a "Boston shake" - a shake with a sundae on top. Or a "Noreaster" - soft serve mixed in with candy bits. A tremendous value!
Well-regarded breakfasts are at Marcy’s!
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Marcy's Diner
47 Oak St
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Well-regarded breakfasts are at Marcy’s!
Epic breakfast sandwiches!
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Dutch's
28 Preble St
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Epic breakfast sandwiches!

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