Where to Go
Broad Beach Cove
Broad Cove beach which is located across the street from the house is beautiful but rocky; The kids are fine running around but we will leave water shoes if you want to explore there. You can bring dogs there, please pick up after them! If you want to swim it is best to swim at high tide there.
The entry to the beach is between 8 & 10 Salt Spray Lane. You will feel like you are walking in someone’s yard, but you’re not 😊. The marker is an electric transformer box at the entry and a split log fence to your right. There are painted rocks at the entry, as well as a small statue of a Buddha.
Additional Places to Go
Kettle Cove Beach 1 mile from house) is within easy biking distance from the house. This is a smaller sand beach that also has a network of hiking trails, as well as a large green area and boat launch. It is a great spot for paddle boarding and swimming as well. Kettle Cove can be a little tricky to park at, but sometimes we do a drop off and just bike back if it’s really busy. Pets are allowed on the trails, but not on the beach during the season. We often go for an evening bicycle ride and stop for an ice cream at Kettle Cove Cafe. Beach Information | Trail & Beach Information | Kettle Cove Cafe
Two Lights State Park (2 miles from house) offers an awe-inspiring hiking trail. Bring your hiking/ water shoes, snacks and water. There is a famous lobster shack here, but there are not many parking spots and you will need a back-up if you have hangry kids with you. They do have clean bathrooms. The entry to this park is easily accessed by bicycle from the house as well. Keep in mind the entry to the state park can be missed; you will need to make a right onto Tower Road from Two Lights Road at the park entry which is marked by a brown state parks sign. If you miss the turn and continue to the end of Two Lights Road, you will see the Lobster Shack and the smaller parking lot. There is also a nice view from here, but if you are looking to go on a hike, park in the first lot. More Information
Crescent Beach State Park (2 miles from house) Kettle Cove Beach offers views of Crescent Beach (and vice versa). Crescent Beach has a much larger parking and beach area, as well as bathrooms. Kettle Cove and Crescent Beach are both sand beaches. More Information
Higgin’s Beach is located in Scarborough, 5.6 miles from Salt Spray and 3 miles past the entrance to Crescent Beach. It is famous for the best surfing beach in Maine. The Higgins Beach Market marks where you turn left to the beach road, and you can stop there to pick up your beach picnic on your way. Parking can be tight, so drop off the family and then head around the block to the municipal lot which also has showers and bathrooms. More Information
Scarborough Beach State Park is also a lovely beach, and it is also easier to park here. They also have quality food trucks, as well as bathrooms and showers. More Information
Fort Williams State Park is awesome and not to be missed. It is home to the Portland Head Light, the most photographed lighthouse in the world. It was an active military base from 1898-1962, and the stone ruins are open for visitors to explore. There are also tennis courts, hiking trails, playing fields, a children’s garden and playground, a dog run, and food trucks that serve up lobster in many varieties, including lobster grilled cheese. If you want to ride bicycles from Salt Spray to Fort Williams it is a 4 mile ride, much of it scenic. More Information
Dining, Groceries, and More
Alewive’s Brook Farm Located just a mile down Route 77 from Broad Cove, Alewive’s offers fresh produce, seafood, jams, and bread 365 days a year. Check their website ahead of your trip to see what they will have on any given day, and don’t run over the chickens! More Information
Jordan’s Farm Offers a large variety of produce and garden supplies in a beautiful farm-by-the-sea locale. They are located at 21 Wells Road in Cape Elizabeth (not Jordan’s Farm Road) Visit their website for additional information and current events: More Information
The Well at Jordan’s Farm is the vision of chef Jason Williams, a unique farm-to-table restaurant that is not to be missed! Reservations are taken several weeks in advance, and are well worth the wait. More Information
IGA (339 Ocean House Road) on Route 77 is the closest grocery store, which is small and has a very pleasant staff, but may not have everything you need. Hannaford’s in South Portland is the next closest store, 50 Cottage Road. There is also a Shaw’s in South Portland, 180 Waterman Dr. There is a small CVS in the IGA plaza, and a larger one next to Shaw’s.
If you do not want to spend time grocery shopping while on vacation, Whole Foods in Portland delivers to Salt Spray. If you have Amazon Prime that is the easiest way, otherwise just go to the Whole Food website. Typically, they will come within two hours of when you place your on-line order: Shop Now.
C-Salt is a specialty grocery/ café next to IGA that has breakfast and lunch items. They will also prepare dinner items that you can warm up at home if you order ahead: View Now.
Otto’s Pizza (159 Cottage Road Location in South Portland) also delivers to Salt Spray: View Now.
Across the Casco Bay Bridge in Portland of course is a plethora of specialty grocery stores, micro-breweries, restaurants, cafes, and world-class restaurants. https://www.portlandfoodmap.com/
Along the waterfront are multiple tours available as well as the ferry terminal with regular schedules to nearby island such as Diamond Island, Peak’s Island, among others. https://www.cascobaylines.com/