Old Orchard Beach Travel Stories

Travel Stories 2026 Feature: Spring Has Sprung!

After a long winter, everything is waking up and spring is the best time to visit Old Orchard Beach. Spring is a perfect, quieter time to walk the beach, explore Old Orchard Street and more before the summer crowds come to town.

ALOUETTE BEACH RESORT

A short distance to the Old Orchard Beach Pier, the Alouette Beach Resort is one of the premiere oceanfront hotels! You can book a room with a gorgeous view of the ocean with their spring deal, available through May 21st, 2026.

TAMARACK RENTALS

Looking for a little more space? Book a weekly cottage or apartment rental through Tamarack Rentals, who offers a variety of properties in Old Orchard Beach. From places right on the ocean to central locations, close to the action of downtown OOB, Tamarack Rentals has the right space for you!

ALOUETTE BEACH CAFÉ

Begin your day with a yummy breakfast at the Alouette Beach Café. Fill up on pancakes and waffles before you burn off the calories walking the beach!

COASTAL CRAFT WORKSHOP

From building sea glass trees to decorating seashells to use as trinket dishes, take a workshop class with Coastal Craft Workshop to bring home a true keepsake from the beach! Most workshops run about 2 hours and no craft experience is necessary!

EXPLORE OLD ORCHARD STREET

The “main street” in Old Orchard Beach is called Old Orchard Street. It is the road that runs from the top of the hill near Town Hall down to the Pier and beach entrance near Palace Playland. Stroll down the street window shopping until you build up your appetite for lunch with pizza, tasty sandwiches or a latte with our many dining options.

OLD ORCHARD BEACH MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Many businesses open through April (Pier fries, anyone?!) and May for the season. Everything is in full swing by Memorial Day weekend. Don’t forget the town’s Memorial Day Parade starts at 1:00pm on Monday, May 25th. Check out our Events Calendar for up-to-date information on the different happenings!

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