home Plan Your Kennebunkport Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Preppy coastal golf with lobster shacks and New England charm
Kennebunkport is a quintessential Maine coastal town with surprisingly strong golf, amazing seafood, and a laid-back but upscale vibe. Play courses with ocean breezes, eat lobster at waterfront shacks, and stroll Dock Square for cocktails. It is more relaxed than Portland but delivers on every front.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Kennebunkport — curated for groups.
3 coursesSummer, Fall PWM (35 min drive)<10k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 8-14
$700-$2500/night
Goose Rocks Beach / Cape Porpoise
ocean views deck outdoor grill beach access parking
house Sleeps 10-16
$900-$3000/night
Kennebunk River / Dock Square area
waterfront hot tub kayaks chef kitchen multiple decks
Dining
The Clam Shack $ seafood Legendary fried clam and lobster roll stand on the bridge — cash only, worth every penny
Bandaloop $$$ upscale Dock Square fine dining with creative seafood and an excellent wine list
Earth at Hidden Pond $$$$ farm-to-table Hidden Pond resort restaurant with a chef's garden and tasting menus — top-tier dining experience
Alisson's Restaurant $$ casual Dock Square staple with pub fare, local seafood, and a fun bar scene downstairs
The Lost Fire $$$$ steakhouse Named Maine's best steakhouse — Argentine-influenced USDA Prime cuts with a fire pit patio
4.6 stars Nightlife
Alisson's Pub Late Night dive Downstairs from the restaurant — the closest thing to a dive bar in Kennebunkport
Old Vines Wine Bar cocktail Chic wine bar in Dock Square with craft cocktails and a lovely garden patio
Batson River Brewing brewpub Kennebunk craft brewery and distillery with a hip tasting room and creative cocktails
Activities Lobster Boat Tour fishing 2-3 hours $40-$65/pp
Watch lobstermen haul traps and learn the trade — you might pull up your own dinner
Whale Watching Charter boat rental half day $50-$75/pp
Spot humpbacks, finbacks, and minke whales in the Gulf of Maine
Sea Kayaking Cape Porpoise kayaking 2-3 hours $50-$80/pp
Paddle past Goat Island Lighthouse and through the Cape Porpoise harbor
Marginal Way Walk hiking 1-2 hours $5-$15/pp
Scenic 1.25-mile cliff walk in nearby Ogunquit with stunning ocean views
Kennebunkport Brewing Company Tour brewery 2-3 hours $15-$35/pp
Federal Jack's brewpub and KBC tasting room — craft beer and waterfront views