Surf’s Up: Weekend Itinerary
A: What to do: Surf and play at Kennebunk Beach, Take a surf lesson with Aquaholics www.aquaholicsurf.com, 166 Port Road Kennebunk, Maine, 207.967.8650Aquaholics offers surf camps throughout the summer, fall and winter in Southern Maine. The camps are geared for beginner to novice, children and adults. We believe learning to surf should be a fun, painless and rewarding experience, thus, the focus on the proper equipment. With the right equipment, any healthy person can learn.
B: Place to stay: The Nonantum Resort, On the Kennebunkport River, www.nonantumresort.com , 95 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, Maine, 1.800.552.5651.The Nonantum Resort is an historic resort (open since 1883) offering a variety of accommodations and amenities all designed to ensure your total comfort and enjoyment. The Nonantum is a short walk to the center of Kennebunkport’s Dock Square, with its unique shops, boutiques, art galleries, sea captains' homes and historic landmarks. Or stroll the Parson's Way Coastal Walk, a scenic walking path along the spectacular rocky coast of Maine. Along the way, you can explore a nearby beach, stroll past St. Ann's Church and Walkers Point - the summer home of the Bush family, and if the tide is right - see the awesome Spouting Rock and Blowing Cave.
C: Where to eat: Bandaloop Restaurant, www.bandaloop.biz, 2 Dock Square, Kennebunkport, Maine, 207.967.4994Bandaloop in Kennebunkport is known for their use of organic and local foods, many vegetarian and vegan options, and an array of appetizers, entrees, and sauces to choose from. Everything is created in house, from the organic bread and sauces straight through to the desserts. From flour and salt to free range chicken and all natural organic beef, Bandaloop demands only the highest quality organic ingredients, reason being: more flavor and lessened impact on the environment.