A Summer Evening at Kettle Cove

Hannah Truman
Jul 11, 2019
2 min read

Updated: Jan 6

Kettle Cove Adventure: Hidden Beaches and Sweet Treats

Looking for a new spot to adventure to this summer?

Kettle Cove in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, is the ideal spot to unwind and soak up the beauty of Maine's coastline. While many are familiar with the larger Crescent Beach State Park, just a short 5-minute drive east leads you to the more secluded Kettle Cove.

Enjoy a classic Maine getaway at this peaceful, free-to-visit beach. Relax in the calm atmosphere as the sun warms your skin. Dip your toes into the cool water and take in the beautiful coastal views all around you.

Before concluding your visit, I highly suggest treating yourself to a delightful ice cream from the conveniently located Kettle Cove Creamery & Shack, guaranteeing a sweet ending to your beach excursion.

Kettle Cove Creamery & Shack

As we headed over to the beach, we had to make a quick stop for an ice cream cone. The creamery makes all their flavors in-house and carries a long list of options.

I had a hard time choosing what kind to order, but in the end chose Cookies and Cream and Chocolate Raspberry (pictured below). The Cookies and Cream tasted exactly like the inside of an Oreo, AKA the best part!

The Kettle Cove Creamery has a cute ice cream mural for photo ops!

Kettle Cove Beach

While Kettle Cove is a smaller, rockier beach, it offers ample grassy areas where you can spread out a blanket or set up a chair. It’s a great spot for watching the sunset or enjoying a good book while soaking up the sun.

If you prefer exploring over lounging, you'll find a network of trails that wind through wetlands and over bridges, offering unique ocean views from different vantage points.

When we visited on a warm week night, couples, families, and friends were dotted upon the lawn, swimming in the cove, or trekking through the nearby trails. This visit we explored the cove, but next time I'm back I hope to jump into the water or relax and wait for the sun to sink below the horizon.