Picture it... Walk it... Experience it...
"The Cove"
Perkins Cove, a long beloved destination for generations of Ogunquit visitors, is home to artisan shops and galleries, coastal dining and sweet treats, sailing and fishing adventures, idyllic spots to picnic or watch fishing boats as they deliver fresh-caught lobsters to the dock, or to meander over its historic wooden drawbridge. "The Cove" is also home to the southern entrance of the famed Ogunquit Marginal Way.
Close your eyes and inhale the fresh briny breeze that drifts from the deep blue Atlantic. Now, imagine the scent of Maine lobster steaming, the sounds of seagulls and happy voices and laughter and music. The sights: waves crashing on the craggy shore of Oarweed Cove, fisherman returning from sea with holds of delicious lobster, haddock, and mighty bluefin tuna; sails billowing as they fill with a fresh breeze, families and friends meandering through our historic cove - visiting shops, tasting the bounty of the sea at Cove eateries, skipping aboard tour boats, and walking across our touchstone; the historic Perkins Cove footbridge.
Cove Attractions
EAT & DRINK
Maine Tastes: Fresh Maine lobster, hearty seafood chowder, rum punch, fine wines and local craft beer, Maine "Steamers," and shore dinners, fresh-caught fish, grilled steaks and pasta fare, homemade ice cream, salt water taffy, dark chocolate bark.
Or hearty breakfast fare, fresh-pressed juices, and morning coffees and pastries; dining in Perkins Cove is always inspired, always memorable.
Shopping in Perkins Cove is a favorite pastime of visitors and locals alike. Hand crafted artisan goods, Perkins Cove & Ogunquit souveniers and delicious edibles ensure you can bring home memories of your visit. For pottery, chocolates, fine art, whimsical jewelry; or for soft goods, designer duds and cozy sweatshirts, and fine Maine collectibles, the shops of Perkins Cove promise to delight.
ATTRACTIONS & TOURS
How to enjoy Perkins Cove...
Dreaming of lazing the afternoon way on a sailing tour? Or learning how hardscrabble lobsterman harvest the tasty Maine crustaceans? Or looking for "reel" action on an offshore charter? Or, a historic walking tour of our cove? Or, of walk our beautiful Marginal Way, or meander over the wooden foot drawbridge or stroll 1 mile into downtown.
EVENTS & MUSIC
Summers in Perkins Cove feature free bi-weekly live concerts featuring seacoast region musicians, and in September the annual Plein Air Painting festival showcases 100 regional artists creating oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings throughout The Cove, Marginal Way, and Ogunquit. The Fall brings the beloved Halloween festival, and in December Ogunquit's Chrismas by the Sea lights the cove in holiday joy.
Photo: Ginger St. Clair
Upcoming Events
SAVE THE DATES!
Mark your calendars for some fun and festive events in Perkins Cove and Ogunquit this summer, 2024.
More events and details coming soon.
Friday-Sunday, June 12th-14th, 2026
BonAire! A Celebration of Ogunquit
Wednesdays & Friday Evenings - all summer long
Music in The Cove - singer-songwriters and ensembles
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
6th Annual Ogunquit Perkins Cove Plein Air Painting Event
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 23rd-25th, 2026
OgunquitFest - 21st Annual
Friday-Sunday, Dec. 11th-13th, 2026
Christmas by the Sea - 39th Annual
Let's Get Social
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July 15, 1915
To Trudy, What a place. The sunrises are really something. Tried to go swimming but the water is much too cold. – Emily
- Postcard excerpt published in Wish You Were Here by Kenny Bassett & Nipper Johnson - An Album of Messages & Memories of Old Ogunquit – Authors: Kenny Bassett & Nipper Johnson, 2022
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CONTACT INFO
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103 Perkins Cove Road, Maine 03907, USA
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