Summertime in Kennebunk & Kennebunkport

Summer in the Kennbunks is my favorite place to be! Here are some ideas that I love to do in the area! These are just a FEW ideas, so many more in town!

KENNEBUNK BEACHES:

Gooch’s Beach: Our go-to beach! Long white sands with a tidal pool on one end. Great surfing and it’s dog-friendly off-season all day and during summer it’s before 9am and after 5pm

Mother’s Beach: Small waves, playground, great for kids.

Parson’s Beach: Calm water/limited parking.

SHOPPING/THINGS TO DO:

Kennebunk Farmers Market Saturdays 8-12

Daytrip Society (Kennebunkport) AMAZING gifts and local goods. It’s my favorite store around and is award-winning

Daytrip Society Jr. : (Kennebunkport) Pretty much the cutest kid’s clothing/toys and book 

Dockside Square Emporium: wonderful gift shop filled with a mixture of Maine-made and trendy gift ideas

The Treehouse Spa at Hidden Pond (Kennebunkport) If you book any spa treatment (that takes place in a treehouse) you can spend the day lounging, swimming, and eating at the adult-only pool! It’s magical.

Garden Street Bowl (Kennebunk) Fun bowling alley/arcade but also AWESOME grown-up food and adult milkshakes!

Snug Harbor (Kennebunk): Not only a wonderful place to purchase plants for landscaping, but their gift shop is darling and the grounds are beautifully curated with some adorable farm friends to visit.

DINNER AND DRINKS:

Spirit of Massachusetts: Drinks and snacks on a beautiful vintage sailboat overlooking the port? Yes, please.

Earth at Hidden Pond: One of my favorite spots in the area. Try their 5-course tasting menu using local ingredients and check out their stunning cocktails.

The Boathouse: Drinks and food in this trendy spot with a huge deck and a frequent happy hour

Old Vines: A great wine-bar spot with a lovely curated list of stellar wines, cocktails, and small plates in lower village

Pedro's: My go-to order: their nachos with homemade chips and a skinny margarita made with infused strawberry tequila. Great deck located in lower village.

Tide's Beach Club: Located along Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport. Grab a cocktail before dinner and sit on the porch to take in the views.

Bandaloop: Lots of veggie/vegan options, I love it here! Located in Arundel not far from downtown Kennebunk

Chez Rosa: Cozy French bistro with the best winter cheese fondue and carafes of red wine

Casa 77: Newly reopened in Cape Porpoise, a great spot for food and drink with beautiful views of the harbor

Batson River: With their mult-story deck in Kennebunk (and a Wells location too), Batson offers a great Sunday brunch, dinner, drinks, and their own beer.

LUNCH AND SNACKS

Bennett's: Favorite spot to pickup lunch for the beach!

Boulangerie: This award -winning bakery is located in dowtnown Kennebunk in an antique barn. Trust me, don’t skip this!

Rococo: Some of the best ice cream and the funkiest flavors!

Live Cafe: With tons of vegan and veggie optipons, this place is ideal to stop by after a work out, a long beach day or to lounge and get some work done.

Fia Fia: Tons of creative smoothie bowls, matcha lattes, and other fresh options

ACCOMMODATIONS

Sandy Pines: Glamping and camping not far from the beach

Hidden Pond: Worth the splurge!

The Wanderer: 1950’s inspired cottages not far from the beach. Dog-friendly room options and a great pool

The Boathouse: With rooms overlooking the harbor and walking distance to everything, this is a great option!

Captain’s Collection: A collection of redone sea captian’s homes dotted around Kennebunkport, this is a fun stay

The Nonantum Resort: Located on the river with boat trips, a really fun pool bar, this property is expanisve and fun