Guidebook for Scarborough
Food Scene
Starbucks
509 Main StOak Hill, intersection of Rt. 114 and Black Point Road.
Our favorite local restaurant, 20 minute drive. Tell Heather we sent you.
12 residents recomanen
The Snow Squall Restaurant
18 Ocean StOur favorite local restaurant, 20 minute drive. Tell Heather we sent you.
The Egg & I Restaurants
183 US-1Local breakfast
Bayley's Seafood Restaurant
165 Pine Point RdLocal seafood, walking distance
Salty Bay Seafood Take-Out
68 Jones Creek DrLocal seafood
Rising Tide Restaurant
96 King StAt the pier, great view of marsh and Scarborough river.
Best (and largest!) lobster roll, plus other seafood. Have lunch and a beverage overlooking the marsh. http://www.bayleys.com/
25 residents recomanen
Bayley's Lobster Pound
9 Ave 6Best (and largest!) lobster roll, plus other seafood. Have lunch and a beverage overlooking the marsh. http://www.bayleys.com/
Ken's Place
207 Pine Point RdBest local seafood around! Walking distance.
Best local coffee shop. Breakfast sandwiches & muffins. Free WiFi.
7 residents recomanen
Scarborough Grounds
264 US-1Best local coffee shop. Breakfast sandwiches & muffins. Free WiFi.
One of our favorite spots. Excellent pub food (lighter fare) and local craft beers.
9 residents recomanen
O'Reilly's Cure Restaurant & Bar
264 US-1One of our favorite spots. Excellent pub food (lighter fare) and local craft beers.
Arts & Culture
Beach, pier, stores, rides, restaurants, and fireworks every Thursday night at 9:45 PM in the summer.
185 residents recomanen
Old Orchard Beach
Beach, pier, stores, rides, restaurants, and fireworks every Thursday night at 9:45 PM in the summer.
Signal tower on Munjoy Hill for ships of old approaching Portland Harbor.
132 residents recomanen
Portland Observatory
138 Congress StSignal tower on Munjoy Hill for ships of old approaching Portland Harbor.
Shopping
L.L.Bean Corporate Headquarters
15 Casco StBest shopping experience anywhere in Maine, 30 minute drive
Cabela's
100 Cabela's BlvdShopping and gear for the outdoor enthusiast, 10 minute drive
Sightseeing
Canoe and kayak rentals on the marsh. Great place to snowshoe in winter.
39 residents recomanen
Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
92 Pine Point RdCanoe and kayak rentals on the marsh. Great place to snowshoe in winter.
10 minute walk, pick up this nature trail, which extends 62 miles from Kittery to Portland. Hiking, biking, running, cross-country ski.
6 residents recomanen
Eastern Trail (Scarborough)
Eastern Trail (Scarborough)10 minute walk, pick up this nature trail, which extends 62 miles from Kittery to Portland. Hiking, biking, running, cross-country ski.
Pine Point Beach
7-mile beach, 1 mile away. Can walk 1/4 mile out at low tide.
Parks & Nature
Nonesuch River
Boat launch for kayaks or rentals. Paddle to the mouth of the river and Prout's Neck.
Liberty Ships used to be built in South Portland to supply war efforts in Europe during WWII.
Liberty Ship Memorial
Liberty Ships used to be built in South Portland to supply war efforts in Europe during WWII.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great intimate music venue and fabulous artists, including jazz, blues, and more. Tickets typically only $10 - $20 pp.
61 residents recomanen
One Longfellow Square
181 State StGreat intimate music venue and fabulous artists, including jazz, blues, and more. Tickets typically only $10 - $20 pp.
Getting Around
Ride your bike 13.5 miles along the Eastern Trail to Bug Light State Park. Great varieties of scenery along the way. Do the big round trip or Uber back.
105 residents recomanen
Bug Light Park
Ride your bike 13.5 miles along the Eastern Trail to Bug Light State Park. Great varieties of scenery along the way. Do the big round trip or Uber back.