Amy’s OOB guidebook
Food scene
From Coffee by Design coffee to acai bowls and freshly baked goods, you can't go wrong with Cafe 64's selections. Their Tugboat salad is one of my faves. I've never had a bad meal from them. Order ahead and pick it up!
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Cafe 64
35 Old Orchard StFrom Coffee by Design coffee to acai bowls and freshly baked goods, you can't go wrong with Cafe 64's selections. Their Tugboat salad is one of my faves. I've never had a bad meal from them. Order ahead and pick it up!
Just down the road from us, Joseph's is the place to go if you're looking for something a bit fancier than the day to day beach food options. They have gorgeous views from their rooftop and patio dining areas and you cannot go wrong with their food and cocktails. A must-do for date night or a brunch date! You will need to make a reservation in advance!!
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Joseph's By the Sea
55 W Grand AveJust down the road from us, Joseph's is the place to go if you're looking for something a bit fancier than the day to day beach food options. They have gorgeous views from their rooftop and patio dining areas and you cannot go wrong with their food and cocktails. A must-do for date night or a brunch date! You will need to make a reservation in advance!!
Bill's Pizza and Pier French Fries next door to them are the classic OOB grab and go meal... you cannot go wrong with either.
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Bill's Pizza
12 Old Orchard StBill's Pizza and Pier French Fries next door to them are the classic OOB grab and go meal... you cannot go wrong with either.
A quick walk from the condo, Tami Lyn's is 2 short blocks away and has great breakfast options as well as subs, burgers and pizza. They also sell some basics if you need one or two things. Order ahead, pick it up and have a picnic on the beach!
*please note that they close in early to mid August for the season, so if you’re staying mid August or later, it will be closed!*
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Tami Lyn's Place
126 W Grand AveA quick walk from the condo, Tami Lyn's is 2 short blocks away and has great breakfast options as well as subs, burgers and pizza. They also sell some basics if you need one or two things. Order ahead, pick it up and have a picnic on the beach!
*please note that they close in early to mid August for the season, so if you’re staying mid August or later, it will be closed!*
Big Licks
8 W Grand AveHomemade ice cream, made on site daily. Need I say more?!
One of our faves to walk to in the summer, the Soda Fountain is great for breakfast (hello, homemade cinnamon rolls- get there early), lunch and, of course, ice cream!
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Ocean Park Soda Fountain
Temple AvenueOne of our faves to walk to in the summer, the Soda Fountain is great for breakfast (hello, homemade cinnamon rolls- get there early), lunch and, of course, ice cream!
Awesome place for breakfast! They also do takeout as well as cater.
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Good Thyme Cafe and Catering
2 Cascade RdAwesome place for breakfast! They also do takeout as well as cater.
Great place to order out. Fantastic salads and sandwiches- seriously SO good, all of it. Order ahead and pick up!
Red Door Market and Deli
Great place to order out. Fantastic salads and sandwiches- seriously SO good, all of it. Order ahead and pick up!
Large menu and great for takeout or delivery! They also have live music, a great bar selection and a patio- worth checking out and totally fine to take the whole family if you have kiddos!
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Jimmy the Greek's
215 Saco AveLarge menu and great for takeout or delivery! They also have live music, a great bar selection and a patio- worth checking out and totally fine to take the whole family if you have kiddos!
The Shack
27 W Grand AveSmall restaurant with great food, short walk from the condo
Elevate Cafe
155 Saco AveYummy breakfast and lunch foods as well as coffee, also offers yoga classes!
Salty Bay Seafood Take-Out
68 Jones Creek DrClambake Seafood Restaurant
354 Pine Point RdSmaller and more intimate setting, delish food and drinks, great for a little date night. Check hours- not typically open every day.
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Pine Point Grill
240 Pine Point RdSmaller and more intimate setting, delish food and drinks, great for a little date night. Check hours- not typically open every day.
The Bait Shed
Ken's Place
207 Pine Point RdKirin Sushi & Hibachi
Bayley's Lobster Pound
9 Ave 6The Holy Donut
Potato donuts. If you haven’t tried them yet, it’s a must have drive!
Yummy food and drinks in a renovated mill right on the water (super pretty). Indoor and outdoor seating available. Good option for family dining.
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The Run of the Mill Public House and Brewery
100 Main StYummy food and drinks in a renovated mill right on the water (super pretty). Indoor and outdoor seating available. Good option for family dining.
Beach Bagels
34 Old Orchard StYummy breakfast and lunch options!
Great place for lobster (they will pre cook for you) , local fresh veggies and more!
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Beach Lobster & Farmstand
35 Saco AveGreat place for lobster (they will pre cook for you) , local fresh veggies and more!
Entertainment
Fireworks on the beach every Thursday night! The pier itself has various restaurant and entertainment options, as well as some shops to explore. Kids love the little shops on the pier. It's fun to take a walk and check out a piece of history. If you’re looking for a cocktail with a view, walk to the end, grab a drink and enjoy the outdoor scenery!
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Old Orchard Beach Pier
2 Old Orchard StreetFireworks on the beach every Thursday night! The pier itself has various restaurant and entertainment options, as well as some shops to explore. Kids love the little shops on the pier. It's fun to take a walk and check out a piece of history. If you’re looking for a cocktail with a view, walk to the end, grab a drink and enjoy the outdoor scenery!
Looking for a little adrenaline rush or hoping to win that 5ft stuffed Panda bear? Palace Playland is the place to go- arcade games and rides galore! About a 0.5 mile walk from the condo- perfect for walking off the fried dough and cotton candy on your way home.
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Palace Playland
1 Old Orchard StLooking for a little adrenaline rush or hoping to win that 5ft stuffed Panda bear? Palace Playland is the place to go- arcade games and rides galore! About a 0.5 mile walk from the condo- perfect for walking off the fried dough and cotton candy on your way home.
Mini golf is always a fun family activity, no matter what age! It's just down the road from the condo, on the way to the park and playground, where there is also basketball and tennis courts.
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Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
70 1st StMini golf is always a fun family activity, no matter what age! It's just down the road from the condo, on the way to the park and playground, where there is also basketball and tennis courts.
We haven't tried this out ourselves yet but it looks really cool and would be a perfect rainy day activity to enjoy!
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Jungle Adventure 3D Mini Golf
29 Old Orchard StWe haven't tried this out ourselves yet but it looks really cool and would be a perfect rainy day activity to enjoy!
Looking to rent bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, etc? Beach chairs, umbrellas or wheeled coolers? Or maybe you want to book a tour of the marsh or go on a bike excursion? Check out this rental company! They deliver and pick up to OOB free with a minimum order of $100. Check out their site for more details on pricing, delivery and what kind of tours they offer!
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Fun And Sun Rentals
10 Snow Canning RdLooking to rent bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, etc? Beach chairs, umbrellas or wheeled coolers? Or maybe you want to book a tour of the marsh or go on a bike excursion? Check out this rental company! They deliver and pick up to OOB free with a minimum order of $100. Check out their site for more details on pricing, delivery and what kind of tours they offer!
Classic amusement and water park- you can get a pass for just one or both.
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Funtown Splashtown USA
774 Portland RdClassic amusement and water park- you can get a pass for just one or both.
Portland Symphony Orchestra offers concerts at the Seaside Pavilion in the summer! There are many other great concerts lined up for the season, so worth a look on their site to see what's happening!
The Seaside Pavilion
8 6th StPortland Symphony Orchestra offers concerts at the Seaside Pavilion in the summer! There are many other great concerts lined up for the season, so worth a look on their site to see what's happening!
Half a mile down the beach, in the opposite direction from the pier, is Ocean Park. There are several little shops, the Soda Fountain, shuffleboard, tennis, and more beach fun! Walk down to the end of the beach where it turns into Kinney Shores and explore the area where Goosefare Brook meets the Saco Bay. My (older) kids love body surfing in the current and finding shells and sea glass!
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Ocean Park
Half a mile down the beach, in the opposite direction from the pier, is Ocean Park. There are several little shops, the Soda Fountain, shuffleboard, tennis, and more beach fun! Walk down to the end of the beach where it turns into Kinney Shores and explore the area where Goosefare Brook meets the Saco Bay. My (older) kids love body surfing in the current and finding shells and sea glass!
Place to rent surfboards and SUPs! And they offer lessons.
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Mocean Surf and Skate Shop
6 Union AvePlace to rent surfboards and SUPs! And they offer lessons.
Perfect place for buying yourself a souvenir (or 3) to take home! One of my faves to visit!
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Beachology
38 Old Orchard StPerfect place for buying yourself a souvenir (or 3) to take home! One of my faves to visit!
Great indoor activity/place to visit if it’s raining! Also ready made items to purchase- fantastic souvenirs.
Epoxy ME
Great indoor activity/place to visit if it’s raining! Also ready made items to purchase- fantastic souvenirs.
Dunegrass Golf Club
65 Wild Dunes WaySchooner Miniature Golf & Ice Cream
58 Ocean Park RdAnother fun option for the family, Aquaboggan is a great time on those hot days! They are also now the home to the Saco Drive-In!
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Waterpark Aquaboggan
980 Portland RdAnother fun option for the family, Aquaboggan is a great time on those hot days! They are also now the home to the Saco Drive-In!
Newly moved across the street to Aquaboggan, it's a must-do to catch a movie or two!
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The Saco Drive In
980 Portland RdNewly moved across the street to Aquaboggan, it's a must-do to catch a movie or two!
Rainy days or nights call for a MOVIE! Grab some popcorn and settle in!
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Cinemagic & IMAX
779 Portland RdRainy days or nights call for a MOVIE! Grab some popcorn and settle in!
Bar scene
Outdoor beer garden! On the other side of the pier, off East Grand Ave, well worth the walk from the condo!
Lone Pine Brewing Company
Outdoor beer garden! On the other side of the pier, off East Grand Ave, well worth the walk from the condo!
If you're looking for music and entertainment, maybe a little dancing, all night long, check out the Brunswick. They have daily live entertainment, food and a large outdoor patio. Easy walk from the condo.
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The Brunswick
39 W Grand AveIf you're looking for music and entertainment, maybe a little dancing, all night long, check out the Brunswick. They have daily live entertainment, food and a large outdoor patio. Easy walk from the condo.
Great little place to grab drinks and a bite, right on the beach with toes in the sand.
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Pirates Patio
2 Walnut StGreat little place to grab drinks and a bite, right on the beach with toes in the sand.
Jimmy the Greek's
215 Saco AveFood, drinks and nightly entertainment
Sunset Grill
98 Fernald StShort walk from the condo!
Live music, beach bar and food trucks. Perfect trifecta of summer fun. On the other side of the pier (the East Grand Ave side- we are on the West Grand side), it’s a bit of a longer walk from the condo, but if you’re in no hurry, it’s an easy one…. and there are several options for pit stops along the way. There’s always a quick Uber too.
Royal Anchor Resort
203 E Grand AveLive music, beach bar and food trucks. Perfect trifecta of summer fun. On the other side of the pier (the East Grand Ave side- we are on the West Grand side), it’s a bit of a longer walk from the condo, but if you’re in no hurry, it’s an easy one…. and there are several options for pit stops along the way. There’s always a quick Uber too.
Rainy day fun
Great place to explore on a rainy day- furniture, big and small household decor and fantastic owners! You never know what you’ll find. Our map coffee table and OOB sand filled door stopper are from there!
Cottage Decor
57 Saco AveGreat place to explore on a rainy day- furniture, big and small household decor and fantastic owners! You never know what you’ll find. Our map coffee table and OOB sand filled door stopper are from there!
Up the road in Scarborough, they offer small ball bowling, food and cold beer. And lane bumpers for the kids.
Big 20 Bowling Center
382 US-1Up the road in Scarborough, they offer small ball bowling, food and cold beer. And lane bumpers for the kids.
Len Libby Chocolates
419 US-1Life size chocolate moose. Enough said.
Barreled Souls
743 Portland RdBeer tasting, tours
Great place to relax for a bit while the kids burn energy. Or to act like you’re 15 again and do some serious jumping. Pack the Advil.
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Urban Air Trampoline Park
333 Clarks Pond PkwyGreat place to relax for a bit while the kids burn energy. Or to act like you’re 15 again and do some serious jumping. Pack the Advil.
Always a great way to spend part of a rainy day! Then stop in the Old Port for a bite to eat before heading back to the beach.
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Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqAlways a great way to spend part of a rainy day! Then stop in the Old Port for a bite to eat before heading back to the beach.
Maine Escape Games
125 John Roberts RdUp for a mental challenge? Like to solve puzzles? This one’s for you.
Want time to drink that coffee, uninterrupted, while the kids are entertained on a rainy day? Add this to the top of your vacation to do list.
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Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadWant time to drink that coffee, uninterrupted, while the kids are entertained on a rainy day? Add this to the top of your vacation to do list.
Salt Pump Climbing Co.
36 Haigis PkwySuper fun no matter what your skill level is!
Feel adventurous? Need a workout? Up for a physical challenge? Again, pack the Advil. And don’t forget to stretch and hydrate after.
Maine Warrior Gym
333 Clarks Pond ParkwayFeel adventurous? Need a workout? Up for a physical challenge? Again, pack the Advil. And don’t forget to stretch and hydrate after.
Feeling artsy? Check out these classes- will likely need to plan in advance for this one.
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Muse Paintbar - Portland
245 Commercial StFeeling artsy? Check out these classes- will likely need to plan in advance for this one.
Southworth Planetarium
70 Falmouth StreetRelaxing under the faux stars, in air conditioning? Yes please.
The Escape Room
492 Congress StAnother option to put that brain power to work.
Saco Museum
371 Main StShop til you drop on a rainy day! Pack your raincoat. Or buy a new one.
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Kittery Premium Outlets
375 US-1Shop til you drop on a rainy day! Pack your raincoat. Or buy a new one.
Ever changing movies, in recliners, with popcorn. Never a bad idea.
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Cinemagic & IMAX
779 Portland RdEver changing movies, in recliners, with popcorn. Never a bad idea.
Super interesting and fun to check this place out! Even the older kids love it.
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Internationaal Cryptozoölogisch Museum
32 Resurgam PlSuper interesting and fun to check this place out! Even the older kids love it.
Beautiful historian mansion in downtown portland. Not far from the Museum of Art. And the Old Port is just a couple blocks down.
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Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth StBeautiful historian mansion in downtown portland. Not far from the Museum of Art. And the Old Port is just a couple blocks down.
Feeling daring and want to try something a little different? Don’t go if your partner is mad at you. Otherwise, lots of fun!
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The Axe Pit
333 Clarks Pond PkwyFeeling daring and want to try something a little different? Don’t go if your partner is mad at you. Otherwise, lots of fun!
Maine Classic Car Museum
2564 Portland RoadLove wheels? Check this place out.
It’s a distillery. You can learn a little and then you can drink a little. Even on a rainy day, the river here is gorgeous.
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Round Turn Distilling
32 Main StIt’s a distillery. You can learn a little and then you can drink a little. Even on a rainy day, the river here is gorgeous.
Sightseeing
Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
92 Pine Point RdBreathtakingly beautiful and well worth the trip. You can climb on the rocks and find some creatures in the little pools or you can hike along the cliffs and in the woods. Bring a picnic!
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Two Lights State Park
7 Tower DrBreathtakingly beautiful and well worth the trip. You can climb on the rocks and find some creatures in the little pools or you can hike along the cliffs and in the woods. Bring a picnic!
Saco Daysails
5 Bay AveEast Point Sanctuary
A fun and easy hike that even the littles can enjoy! When we’ve had enough rain, the falls are beautiful.
Cascade Falls Trail
A fun and easy hike that even the littles can enjoy! When we’ve had enough rain, the falls are beautiful.
Ferry Beach State Park
95 Bayview RdCaptain Joe's Cruises
28 Glenhaven CirSaco Daysails
5 Bay AveA must see for the obligatory classic Maine lighthouse pic! And the views from the grounds are gorgeous no matter where you look. There’s a small beach as well as a fort and children’s garden to explore.
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Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdA must see for the obligatory classic Maine lighthouse pic! And the views from the grounds are gorgeous no matter where you look. There’s a small beach as well as a fort and children’s garden to explore.
If you have time to dedicate a day to Peaks Island, I highly recommend it! You’ll take a short ferry from Portland’s Old Port and then soon be on the island, exploring. I recommend renting a golf cart (needs to be done in advance, online). There are 2 golf cart companies on the island) so you can explore the entire island. On the opposite side of the ferry terminal there are old military barracks you can walk through. Definitely fun for adults and older kids alike. And several beaches to explore along the way.
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Peaks Island
If you have time to dedicate a day to Peaks Island, I highly recommend it! You’ll take a short ferry from Portland’s Old Port and then soon be on the island, exploring. I recommend renting a golf cart (needs to be done in advance, online). There are 2 golf cart companies on the island) so you can explore the entire island. On the opposite side of the ferry terminal there are old military barracks you can walk through. Definitely fun for adults and older kids alike. And several beaches to explore along the way.
Groceries
Hannaford in Saco has online ordering for grocery pick up and delivery options!
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Hannaford Supermarket
532 Main StHannaford in Saco has online ordering for grocery pick up and delivery options!
Smaller, locally owned grocery store in OOB. They also have a take out menu you can order from that includes the basics, such as pizza, subs, salads and some fried foods- menu is on their website.
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Landry's Shop'n and Save
2 Cascade RdSmaller, locally owned grocery store in OOB. They also have a take out menu you can order from that includes the basics, such as pizza, subs, salads and some fried foods- menu is on their website.
Rental Extras
Bayside Linens offers beach towel rentals as well as some other things, such as robes. Please note they have a $50 minimum, but do offer free delivery.
Bayside Linens
Bayside Linens offers beach towel rentals as well as some other things, such as robes. Please note they have a $50 minimum, but do offer free delivery.
Cottage Linens
453 Elm StreetAnother source for beach towel rentals, same deal- $50 minimum for delivery!
Rentals for beach chairs, umbrellas, carts, coolers, bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, etc. $100 minimum for free delivery to OOB.
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Fun And Sun Rentals
10 Snow Canning RdRentals for beach chairs, umbrellas, carts, coolers, bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, etc. $100 minimum for free delivery to OOB.
Rent surfboards, wetsuits, body boards and skim boards- full and half day options available. Located half a mile from the condo and surf lessons are free with surfboard rental!
Corner’s Surf Company
4 W Grand AveRent surfboards, wetsuits, body boards and skim boards- full and half day options available. Located half a mile from the condo and surf lessons are free with surfboard rental!