top of page
Nearby attractions and activities
Explore Coastal Maine and fill your days with joy!
Take a day trip to Monhegan Island
Take a ferry from New Harbor to Monhegan Island! Go for a rock walk, visit the brewery and have lunch in a restaurant.
Pemaquid Lighthouse Park
Only 20 minutes away from Christmas Cove, Pemaquid Point is a wonderful attraction with breathtaking views and a lighthouse museum and gift shop.
Pemaquid Beach Park
Pemaquid beach is the best sandy beach in the area. There is lots of beach space, a snack bar and showers/toilets available to guests.
Boothbay Botanical Gardens
Just a short drive from downtown Boothbay, a must-see town in midcoast Maine, these luscious gardens boast giant wood troll sculptures that provide landmarks to explore this beautiful park.
Coveside Restaurant and Marina
Just a five minute walk from Christmas Cove Inn, Coveside is a local favorite for its beautiful views, its tasty food and its quaint, friendly atmosphere.
A twenty minute drive from Christmas Cove, Damariscotta is a lovely town with loads of restaurants, including Damariscotta River Grill, King Eider's Pub, and The Publick House in Newcastle, and The Penalty Box Sports Club, to name a few.
Go for a hike on the many trails
One of the many joys of coastal Maine is the opportunity to walk in the many forested trails, with occasional stunning views of the water.
Want some lobster?
Visit the South Bristol Coop and the Pemaquid Seafood Restaurant for some lobster! Buy it live or steamed to go, or have a tasty dinner with gorgeous harbor views.
The Patio at 1578
The Patio is an intimate home-style restaurant with exquisite food and scenery. Only a ten-minute drive from Christmas Cove, make sure to make reservations!
Kneaded Provisions
Kneaded Provisions is a bakery/coffee shop on Rutherford Island. A great place to stop for a quick get-together or a tasty snack.
Harborside
Just on the other side of the bridge, Harborside has great lunches, icecream, a small grocery section, beer, wine and now even a bar.
bottom of page