lodging on the water and jumping off rocks

Visting Boothbay in July before heading to The Forks for white water rafting. Looking for a place to stay right on the water (kids have never seen the ocean). Any suggestions? Also boys (ages 14 and 12) love jumping off rocks into the water, anywhere they can do that?

lodging on the water and jumping off rocks

Boothbay is a harbor, and a busy one. You should look at heading down one of the peninsulas to get an open ocean feel. Check out Spruce Point Inn, Newagen Seaside Resort, Ocean Point Inn (great location!). For a sandy beach you could take a drive down the Georgetown Peninsula to Reid State Park, one of the nicest (and few sandy) beaches in Maine.

As far as jumping off rocks into the water goes, a note of caution here. This is a very rocky coast - be sure you know what is lurking below the water. I hate to be a killjoy, but a broken neck can really wreck a vacation.

lodging on the water and jumping off rocks

Northbound: I appreciate the accomodation ideas, I will definitely check them out. As for the rock warning, thanks. I knew it was rocky, however, I thought there might be a specific place where it is known to be safe to jump into the water. We will be careful. Thanks again.

Of the three places mentioned, I think that Ocean Point Inn would be by far the best choice. It is the only one with a beach (can%26#39;t remember if it%26#39;s on the grounds or just a very short way away.) It won%26#39;t be wide and long beach as in Reid State Park or Popham Beach, but folks will be swimming there.

Has a great sunset view...

Jumping off Rocks etc... do that in freshwater. There will be lots of places along the river to enjoy but follow locals advice and where as there are deadheads everywhere.

Hi Needaholiday,

There%26#39;s quite a few hotels right on the water in BBH. If you want to stay right in town and be where the action is (and I%26#39;m betting with 2 teens, they%26#39;d love it), try either the Tugboat Inn, Rocktide, or Browns. All 3 places are right on the water, have great views, are family friendly, have good reputations, and nice restaurants. The Rocktide has an indoor pool.

If you%26#39;d prefer a more quiet location with a real Maine feel to it, try the Ocean Pt. Inn. It%26#39;s about a 10 to 15 minute drive down Linekin Neck and sits across the street from the water with spectacular views to islands, boating activity, open ocean, and 4 lighthouses. It also has an outdoor pool and access to tennis courts. In addition, it has a nice restaurant with lovely views. I cannot say enough good things about the location of this place :). Check out their website by googling Ocean Pt. Inn and see what you think.

As for jumping off rocks. Not a good idea in Maine! However, my boys when younger, used to love jumping off the footbridge in town into the harbor. There are also a couple of very small beaches you can drive to that they might enjoy.

The first is a 5 to 10 minute walk from the Ocean Pt. Inn on Grimes Cove. It has some sand, lots of rocks, basically no waves, but is fun for swimming and puttering around.

The second is on Southport Island and about a 15 minute drive from downtown BBH, on 27 south over the Townsend bridge. It%26#39;s called Hendricks Head Light Beach. It is more sandy than Grimes Cove and one can walk out to a small island, climb the rocks to the top which affords lovely views. Right next to the beach is Hendricks Head Light.

Both beaches are best used at mid or low tide. If not, there will only be a very narrow strip of sand in which to sit! When here, purchase a copy of the BBH Register (a great news and activity source) and check the tide tables. Or you can always ask at the desk of your hotel.

cozyharbor

Thanks Cozy Harbor for your comments.

We have, in fact, booked the Ocean Point Inn for our one night stay in Booth Bay Harbor. From everything I have read on this forum, this is is wonderful place to stay. We will also definitely check out your recommendations for visits to the beach. We will be careful with the rocks!!

I grew up here and the two places that I grew up swimming at are Barrett%26#39;s Park and Hendrick Head. They both have places where you can jump off the rocks at high tide. Barrett%26#39;s Park is on Lobster Cove Road in Boothbay Harbor and Hendrick%26#39;s Head is on Beach Road in Southport off Dogfish Head Road. Ask any locals and they%26#39;ll be able to direct you to them. As to the person who said don%26#39;t jump off the rocks, I grew up jumping off them at these two places, and I never hurt myself.

Hope you have fun!

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