Guidebook for Cape Elizabeth
Food Scene
Outdoor dining at picnic tables within feet of crashing waves- this is the most authentic place to get lobster!
136 locals recommend
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights RdOutdoor dining at picnic tables within feet of crashing waves- this is the most authentic place to get lobster!
Amazing bagels. Lots of other good treats as well. They also just opened "Toast Bar" which is a more hipster spot with interesting toasts.
164 locals recommend
Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StAmazing bagels. Lots of other good treats as well. They also just opened "Toast Bar" which is a more hipster spot with interesting toasts.
Awesome menu, and they usually have Bissell substance on tap. Lots of families if you go early, so we usually try and sit at the bar to meet locals. They have sports games on usually, too.
80 locals recommend
Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage RdAwesome menu, and they usually have Bissell substance on tap. Lots of families if you go early, so we usually try and sit at the bar to meet locals. They have sports games on usually, too.
OTTO
576 Congress StOttos in an old gas station- great pizza and good beer selection.
The Cookie Jar
554 Shore RdDonuts!
Great place to get to-go food if you are having a picnic- lots of pastas dishes and salads.
31 locals recommend
Terra Cotta Pasta Co. So. Portland
435 Cottage RdGreat place to get to-go food if you are having a picnic- lots of pastas dishes and salads.
Sightseeing
This is the iconic lighthouse you see on all the Portland postcards- it's very photo-friendly. Beautiful, short cliff walk is always worth doing.
346 locals recommend
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleThis is the iconic lighthouse you see on all the Portland postcards- it's very photo-friendly. Beautiful, short cliff walk is always worth doing.
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeBeautiful view of Casco Bay from the top of Munjoy Hill.
Take a Casco Bay Cruise- mailboat cruises are cheap and take you all over Casco Bay, or you can venture out to Peaks Island to explore. You can bring a picnic and beer on board.
140 locals recommend
Casco Bay Lines station
Take a Casco Bay Cruise- mailboat cruises are cheap and take you all over Casco Bay, or you can venture out to Peaks Island to explore. You can bring a picnic and beer on board.
Arts & Culture
Great museum- if you have time also think about booking a trip to Winslow Homer's house on Prout's Neck. Free admission on Friday nights.
412 locals recommend
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqGreat museum- if you have time also think about booking a trip to Winslow Homer's house on Prout's Neck. Free admission on Friday nights.
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest Avego-to supermarket!
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StHigh quality groceries- great beer and wine selection.
Parks & Nature
Great beach for surfing, spurwink river if you walk all the way down the beach, and piping plovers.
115 locals recommend
Higgins Beach
Great beach for surfing, spurwink river if you walk all the way down the beach, and piping plovers.
Coastal park with cool rocks and old forts. Good to explore. Kettle cove is right now the road if you want a mellow beach experience.
144 locals recommend
Two Lights State Park
7 Tower DrCoastal park with cool rocks and old forts. Good to explore. Kettle cove is right now the road if you want a mellow beach experience.