Lauren’s Guidebook - Scarborough Beach Cottage
Food scene
If you are looking for local seafood and a casual atmosphere, then you must try The Bait Shed. Approximately a 10 minute walk from the cottage.
website: https://www.baitshedrestaurant.com/
address: 9 Avenue 6, Scarborough. Just a straight walk to your left for about 10 minutes.
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The Bait Shed
9 Avenue 6If you are looking for local seafood and a casual atmosphere, then you must try The Bait Shed. Approximately a 10 minute walk from the cottage.
website: https://www.baitshedrestaurant.com/
address: 9 Avenue 6, Scarborough. Just a straight walk to your left for about 10 minutes.
You can't come to Scarborough without stopping at least once at The Holy Donut. About an 8 minute card ride from the cottage. The Holy Donut offers regular potato donuts, vegan and gluten free options. Drive through options, as well as order ahead online from their app.
website: https://www.theholydonut.com/
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The Holy Donut
194 Park AveYou can't come to Scarborough without stopping at least once at The Holy Donut. About an 8 minute card ride from the cottage. The Holy Donut offers regular potato donuts, vegan and gluten free options. Drive through options, as well as order ahead online from their app.
website: https://www.theholydonut.com/
If you love Mexican food and margaritas, this is a must visit place! Casual atmosphere with order at the counter and pick your own table. Indoor and outdoor seating. It can get loud inside, as its a popular places for families. So if you have loud little ones like we do, then feel 100% comfortable going here. Has options for gluten free, diary free, and vegan folks as well. I highly recommend the BBQ Pulled Pork Rice & Bean Bowl!
Happy Hour is M-F 4-6pm with $5 house margaritas
website: https://elrayotaqueria.com/scarborough/
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El Rayo Taqueria
245 US-1If you love Mexican food and margaritas, this is a must visit place! Casual atmosphere with order at the counter and pick your own table. Indoor and outdoor seating. It can get loud inside, as its a popular places for families. So if you have loud little ones like we do, then feel 100% comfortable going here. Has options for gluten free, diary free, and vegan folks as well. I highly recommend the BBQ Pulled Pork Rice & Bean Bowl!
Happy Hour is M-F 4-6pm with $5 house margaritas
website: https://elrayotaqueria.com/scarborough/
Looking for somewhere a bit more upscale to have a date night? Look no further than the Pine Point Grill. It is about a 5 minute drive at most from the cottage. Reservations are highly recommended!
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Pine Point Grill
240 Pine Point RdLooking for somewhere a bit more upscale to have a date night? Look no further than the Pine Point Grill. It is about a 5 minute drive at most from the cottage. Reservations are highly recommended!
A must-try for coffee and breakfast sandwiches. About an 8-10 minute drive from the cottage.
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Scarborough Grounds
264 US-1A must-try for coffee and breakfast sandwiches. About an 8-10 minute drive from the cottage.
Looking for fresh local seafood? If yes, Bayley's a must-go place. Within a 10 minute walk from the cottage.
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Bayley's Lobster Pound
9 Ave 6Looking for fresh local seafood? If yes, Bayley's a must-go place. Within a 10 minute walk from the cottage.
Looking for ice cream? Bayley's ice cream is a favorite spot. It can get crowded during popular ice cream hours, but it's well worth the wait.
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Bayley's Ice Cream
161 Pine Point RdLooking for ice cream? Bayley's ice cream is a favorite spot. It can get crowded during popular ice cream hours, but it's well worth the wait.
Delicious food, beer and cocktails. Family friendly. Reservations recommended.
Website: https://nonesuchriverbrewing.com/
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Nonesuch River Brewing
201 Gorham RdDelicious food, beer and cocktails. Family friendly. Reservations recommended.
Website: https://nonesuchriverbrewing.com/
A perfect spot to grab lunches to enjoy on the beach. We recommend placing your order by phone ahead of time during lunch hours. It's a short 1 minute walk from the cottage. Also a great spot to pick up last minute staples, beer & wine, and snacks.
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Beach House Market & Deli
27 E Grand AveA perfect spot to grab lunches to enjoy on the beach. We recommend placing your order by phone ahead of time during lunch hours. It's a short 1 minute walk from the cottage. Also a great spot to pick up last minute staples, beer & wine, and snacks.
Bike, Kayak, and Paddleboard Rentals
Looking to rent a bike, kayak, paddleboard or other beach gear while you are here. Fun and Sun Rentals has you covered. It's about a 7 minute walk, or 2 minute drive from the cottage.
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Fun And Sun Rentals
10 Snow Canning RdLooking to rent a bike, kayak, paddleboard or other beach gear while you are here. Fun and Sun Rentals has you covered. It's about a 7 minute walk, or 2 minute drive from the cottage.
Activites
The Eastern Trail is a 65 mile bike trail. Perfect for biking, walking and running with coastal views. You can either bike from out cottage (about 2 miles) or drive to the parking area located on Pine Point Road (on the right) slightly past Bayley's Ice Cream before you reach the River.
Website: https://www.easterntrail.org/eastern-trail-maps/
Parking Areas to access the Eastern Trail in Scarborough:
Scarborough:
Black Point Road (on Eastern Rd spur south of Black Point Road)
Pine Point Road (at ET crossing)
Old Blue Point Road (Cemetery parking lot)
Eastern Road
Eastern RoadThe Eastern Trail is a 65 mile bike trail. Perfect for biking, walking and running with coastal views. You can either bike from out cottage (about 2 miles) or drive to the parking area located on Pine Point Road (on the right) slightly past Bayley's Ice Cream before you reach the River.
Website: https://www.easterntrail.org/eastern-trail-maps/
Parking Areas to access the Eastern Trail in Scarborough:
Scarborough:
Black Point Road (on Eastern Rd spur south of Black Point Road)
Pine Point Road (at ET crossing)
Old Blue Point Road (Cemetery parking lot)
Fun children's museum located in Portland, about a 20-minute drive away. Tickets need to be purchased ahead of time.
Website: https://www.kitetails.org/
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Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadFun children's museum located in Portland, about a 20-minute drive away. Tickets need to be purchased ahead of time.
Website: https://www.kitetails.org/
Guided bike tours options for downtown Portland, the coast, and lighthouses. They also offer bike rentals if you'd prefer not to join in a guided tour.
Lighthouse Bikes
72 Ocean StGuided bike tours options for downtown Portland, the coast, and lighthouses. They also offer bike rentals if you'd prefer not to join in a guided tour.
Wonderful petting zoo, ice cream/cafe, sometimes they even have baby goat cuddling sessions! Prefect for families and young kids.
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Smiling Hill Farm
781 County RdWonderful petting zoo, ice cream/cafe, sometimes they even have baby goat cuddling sessions! Prefect for families and young kids.
Grocery Stores
Local grocery store great for seasonal produce and grilling meats.
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On The Vine Marketplace - Scarborough
591 US-1Local grocery store great for seasonal produce and grilling meats.
Landry's Shop'n and Save
2 Cascade RdNightlife
The Pier at Old Orchard as numerous bars and areas for nightlife. Two miles from the cottage.
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Old Orchard Beach
The Pier at Old Orchard as numerous bars and areas for nightlife. Two miles from the cottage.
Old Port
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Bring your toothbrush, toothpaste, & swimsuit!
We have bath and beach towels available for you. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash and a hair dryer. Beach chairs, umbrella, beach toys and games, and a beach buggy are all available for your use. We just ask you put them back in the storage container. Really all you need to bring is yourselves, your clothes/swimsuit, and toothbrush/toothpaste.