Ogunquit, a coastal town in Southern Maine, means “beautiful place by the sea” in the Abenaki language. The laid-back New England getaway, named one of the most underrated travel destinations for 2025 by AAA earlier this year, offers a charming village, beaches, shopping, restaurants, museums, a near century-old theater , water sports, and more. It’s also a very walkable destination, as it’s only four square miles.

Visiting Ogunquit on a budget? Ahead, discover three low-cost ways of having fun in the seaside town.

Walk the Marginal Way

For stunning coastal views, walk the Marginal Way, a 1.25-mile paved cliff walk along the Atlantic Ocean. The handicap accessible-path stretches from the Sparhawk Oceanfront Resort on Shore Road past elegant hotels and rocky beaches to the picturesqu

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