BETWEEN TIDES · YOUR LOCAL GUIDE
Discover Ocean Point
A little place called OP.
At the end of the Boothbay peninsula, where granite meets the Atlantic, a very special corner of Maine is waiting to be discovered.
Our little corner of Maine, illustrated with love. Not to scale.
THE OP WAY OF LIFE
Some places you visit.
Others stay with you.
Ocean Point isn’t a busy resort district. That’s part of its charm. Here, the pleasures are simple: a walk beside the water, the sound of lobster boats, a quiet trail, and the extraordinary way the light changes over the Atlantic.
Our family has summered here since 1927. These are a few of the places and traditions that have made OP feel like home for generations.
Take your time. You’re at the Point.
The Cuckolds Lighthouse · A familiar landmark offshore
01 / THE SIGNATURE OP WALK
Follow Shore Road.
Follow the sea.
Bring your walking shoes. Our favorite longer circuit around OP is approximately 3.5 miles, following neighborhood roads and the scenic shoreline for part of the route.
Watch for granite ledges, summer cottages, fishing boats, seabirds, and views toward Ram Island Light and The Cuckolds.
A much shorter public shoreline walk is also available. Stay on public paths, respect private property, and be careful around waves, wet rocks and narrow roads.
02 / LIFE AT THE WATER’S EDGE
A little cove.
A lot to love.
Grimes Cove is one of those places that rewards slowing down. Watch the boats move through the water, look for shells and interesting stones, and admire the rocky islands offshore.
The shifting tides, sea breezes and ever-changing light mean no two visits look quite the same.
Enjoy designated public access areas and check local conditions before exploring.
Green Island off Grimes Cove · Ocean Point
03 / BEYOND THE SHORELINE
Among the trees.
Away from it all.
At Ocean Point Preserve, the Norman Van Horn Trail winds through woodland and wetland habitat, with a loop of approximately 0.9 miles.
The short Golden-crowned Kinglet Trail leads toward a wildlife viewing area near Tibbetts Pond. Bring your binoculars, look for birds, and enjoy a quieter side of OP.
A FEW LOCAL FAVORITES
Good things along the way.
A cup of coffee, a picnic to go, a familiar landmark. Sometimes it’s the little discoveries that make a place unforgettable.
01 / COFFEE & CREATIVITY
Color Field
Coffee Co.
An independent coffee roastery with local artistic roots and a self-serve approach. A charming way to begin an OP morning before setting out for the shoreline.
VAN HORN ROAD · EAST BOOTHBAY
02 / A VILLAGE TRADITION
East Boothbay
General Store
Pick up a sandwich, picnic provisions or an afternoon treat. It’s one of those familiar local stops that makes a spontaneous coastal outing even better.
OCEAN POINT ROAD · EAST BOOTHBAY
03 / A SUMMER LANDMARK
Wilson Memorial
Chapel
A picturesque landmark along Shore Road and part of Ocean Point’s summer-colony tradition. Enjoy its exterior architecture while walking the neighborhood.
SHORE ROAD · OCEAN POINT
Opening hours and seasonal services vary. Confirm directly before visiting.
CURATED, NOT COMPLICATED
Your day, the OP way.
Three simple ways to experience our favorite corner of Maine. No rigid schedules required.
01 / THE PERFECT OP MORNING
Coffee, Coast & a Little Wandering
Begin with coffee at Color Field Coffee. Wander along Shore Road and pause at the public shoreline. Pick up picnic provisions at East Boothbay General Store and find a peaceful public spot to enjoy the view.
02 / WOODS & WATER
A Little Nature. A Little Adventure.
Explore the woodland paths and wetlands of Ocean Point Preserve in the morning. Later, venture into Boothbay Harbor for a seasonal lighthouse cruise, lobster-haul excursion or schooner sail.
03 / A LITTLE MAINE ROMANCE
Take the Scenic Route.
Enjoy a slow shoreline walk, browse galleries in Boothbay Harbor, linger over a lovely dinner and return to the Carriage House for a peaceful evening together.
BEYOND THE POINT
The adventures keep going.
With OP as your home base, some of Midcoast Maine’s most memorable outings are within easy reach.
01 / ON THE WATER
Boothbay Harbor
by Boat
Enjoy a schooner sail, lighthouse cruise or lobster-haul excursion. I have a special affection for Cap’n Fish’s boats, having worked aboard them during my summers here.
Cap’n Fish’s Cruises
·
Schooner Eastwind
02 / GARDENS & ART
Coastal Maine
Botanical Gardens
Explore beautiful gardens, woodland paths, the giant wooden trolls and seasonal workshops offered by the Gardens.
Explore the Gardens
03 / A MAINE TRADITION
A Traditional
Downeast Clambake
Take the seasonal Bennie Alice to Cabbage Island for an authentic Maine clambake experience, arranged directly with the operator.
Cabbage Island Clambakes
Activities are operated by independent providers. Reservations, availability and prices should be confirmed directly.
A COAST THAT INSPIRES
For writers, readers
& dreamers.
Naturalist and author Rachel Carson spent summers on nearby Southport Island. Her book The Edge of the Sea celebrates the extraordinary world where land and water meet.
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Ford also made a home in East Boothbay overlooking Linekin Bay.
Bring a favorite book, a journal or the beginning of a story of your own. There is room here for all three.
A LITTLE LOCAL ETIQUETTE
Love OP. Leave it lovely.
Stay on public trails and designated shoreline access points, respect neighboring homes, and leave tide pools and wildlife undisturbed. Shore Road is narrow in places, and coastal rocks can be slippery.
Take the memories. Leave the beauty.
COME DISCOVER OP
Your Maine story
starts at the Point.
Let the Carriage House be your private little base camp for everything Ocean Point and the Boothbay region have to offer.
Preparing to welcome guests for the 2027 season.
Between Tides · Ocean Point, Maine
Where Waves & Woods Meet
The watercolor map is decorative and not intended for navigation. Trail access, events, local businesses and seasonal services may change; please check directly before visiting. Some imagery is digitally enhanced or styled.
