Access to Beaches:

Curtis Cove Beach - At the end of Granite Point Road;
this is fun during low-tide for checking out tide pools.

Granite Point Beach - Two miles down Granite Point Roadt; this
beach is sandy and nice with very few people because
there is no parking allowed so only those on the street
can use it.

Biddeford Pool Mile Stretch Beach - Elphis Rd.,
parking permit required for cars. This beach is great for
watching surfers.

Gooserocks Beach - 15-minute bike ride.
Parking permit required for cars.

Beach parking permits are located at the City Clerk’s Office in the Biddeford City Hall for a fee.

Biddeford Pool and Kennebunkport Restaurants: 

Colony (Kennebunkport)
- This is a historic hotel and restaurant.
http://www.thecolonyhotel.com/maine/index.html

Bandaloop's (Kennebunkport)
- Fresh cuisine, great cocktails and location.
http://www.bandaloop.biz/

Hattie's (Biddeford Pool)
- This is a wonderful lunch spot during a bike ride!
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_
Reviewg40517d388374Reviews-Hattie_s-
Biddeford_Pool_Maine.html

Cape Arundel Inn (Kennebunkport)
- A more upscale dining experience with unparalleled
views of Walker’s Point (The Bush Compound)
http://www.capearundelinn.com/

Allison's (Dock Square, Kennebunkport)
- This is a local favorite with super clam chowder and yummy sandwiches.
http://www.alissons.com/

Federal Jack's (Kennebunkport)
- This is the best spot catch a younger crowd on
a Saturday night.
http://www.federaljacks.com/

Hurricane's (Dock Square, Kennebunkport)
- Try the mussels they are super!
Always a lively bar and an upscale atmosphere.
http://www.hurricanerestaurant.com/

Pier 77 / The Ramp (Cape Porpoise)
- One of the only restaurants in the sleepy but fun community
of Cape Porpoise .
http://www.pier77restaurant.com

Amusement Parks:

Old Orchard Beach
- A traditional boardwalk community with skee-ball,
fried dough and some rides.
http://www.oldorchardbeachmaine.com/

Aquaboggan Water Park
- Kid friendly water park.
http://www.aquabogganwaterpark.com/

Funtown Splashtown USA
- The best park around! Both a water park and
amusement park all in one. This is every local
elementary school student’s favorite way to spend
a Saturday.
http://www.funtownsplashtownusa.com/

  




Activities:

Bike Riding
There is a great loop that goes from the cottages around Biddeford Pool.
- Bike Rentals from Capeable Bike Rentals.
http://www.capeablebikes.com/

Fishing Charter
- Richard Oliver is a certified Maine Guide who is also
a certified Maine Character! You will really enjoy all
his stories plus catching a bunch of fish.
Make sure to tell him you are renting with
Paulin & Company.  
http://www.skiddishfish.com/

Schooner Eleanor
- A very nice 2 hour cruise around Kennebunkport
on an authentic schooner.
http://home.gwi.net/~lazyjack/

Whale Watches
- A must for everyone! You may even see whale.
http://www.firstchancewhalewatch.com/

Light House Tours
- No trip to Maine is complete until you have taken a lighthouse tour. This one is right down the street.
http://www.woodislandlighthouse.org/

Brackett's Orchards
- Pick your own fruit at Maine's oldest family owned and operated orchard.
http://www.brackettsorchards.com

Shopping:

Kennebunkport (15 minutes away)
- Dock Square has everything from Jewelry to sailing supplies. This is a wonderful evening activity.
Make sure to stop for some ice cream as well!
http://www.visitthekennebunks.com/
Pages/shopping.lasso

Portland Old Port (35 minutes away)
- Part of Maine’s largest city is the historic downtown district with tons of eateries and shops.
http://www.portlandmaine.com/index.php?sec=5

Kittery Outlets (1hr Away)
- One of the first major outlet destinations in the country!
http://www.thekitteryoutlets.com/

Freeport Outlets (1 hr. Away)
- Home of LL Bean! This is an amazing store which
is open 24/7 365, just in case you need a pair of
bean boots at 1am on a Tuesday.
http://www.freeportusa.com/