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Marginal Way, Ogunquit, ME

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Marginal Way

Shore Road to Perkins Cove · Ogunquit, ME

Why you should go…

The Marginal Way is a paved cliff walk along the Atlantic in Ogunquit, about 1.25 miles long, with views over rocky ledges and open ocean. It began with a 1925 gift of oceanfront land to the town by Josiah Chase Jr., and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2022. The path is lined with bayberry, honeysuckle and sea roses, and bicycles are not allowed on it.

  • #coastal walk
  • #cliff walk
  • #ocean views
  • #walking trail

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Marginal Way, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Theatre & Events
    Iconic

    Ogunquit Playhouse

    $25–$50

    Storied summer playhouse on the Maine coast staging Broadway-caliber musicals and plays.

    0.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    York's Wild Kingdom

    $25–$50

    Zoo and amusement park near Short Sands Beach in York Beach, Maine.

    4.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Wells

    Free

    Coastal Maine town with seven miles of coastline, sandy beaches and protected estuarine reserves.

    5.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Old Orchard Beach

    Free

    A seven-mile sand beach on Saco Bay with a wooden pier, clam shacks and a beachfront amusement park.

    22 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Maine Camping

    Free

    The trade association promoting camping across Maine, publishing the statewide Maine Camping Guide.

    53 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Maine's Lakes & Mountains

    Free

    Regional tourism council promoting the lakes and mountains of western Maine, including Sebago Lake, Bridgton and Rangeley.

    59 mi awayMore like this