Boothbay Harbor is a costal fishing village with glorious sights and ocean views. The New England charm of this city provides for many quaint and relaxing outdoor activities such as sailing, hiking, and swimming. Whether you wish to take to the seas or stay dry on land, the area offers many fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. 

There are numerous sailing, fishing and boat cruise companies who also offer lessons, day trips, whale-watching excursions and more in Boothbay Harbor as it is such a part of the culture here. Goddess Cruises works seasonally out of Boothbay during June through October and they offer great day trips and even over night adventures aboard their large, beautiful sailboat, the Harvest Moon. Balmy Day Cruises offers slightly larger ships for harbor and sea exploration. Boothbay Whale Watch and Captain Fish's Whale Watch should get you amazing views of the marine life off of Maine's coast. Black Jack Sport Fishing & Charters, Charger Sport fishing and Sweet Action Charters are available for anyone interested in spending a half or whole day on the water fishing for local catch. You can even try your hand at catching lobster with "Dan the Lobsterman" departing from Kaler's restaraunt.  Depending on what kind of sea and sailing adventure you are after, simply ask all of the captains and crew while perusing the various piers. You are sure to find the one that suits you or check with the Boothbay Harbor Chamber of Commerce for a full listing of boat cruises, charters, and tours.

Kayaking is another popular sport in Boothbay Harbor. If you are interested in kayaking and rental equipment, try one of the following companies: East Boothbay Kayak Company, Salty Kayaks Inc., or Tidal Transit Kayak Company.

 Boothbay offers a few small beaches friendly for swimmers: Barrett's Park at the mouth of Linekin Bay, Knickercane Island Park off the bridge on Barter's Island Road, and Hendrick's Head beach in West Southport. Outside of town there are larger beaches at Popham State Park and Pemaquid.

For those looking for some exercise and beautiful scenery, the Boothbay Region Land Trust offers free access to over 30 miles of trails scattered through out the Boothbay Penninsula and surrounding islands. The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay is home to many trails wandering over their 248 waterfront acres. 

The Boothbay Harbor Country Club offers an 18 hole golf course and it is open to the public through "stay and play" arrangements with certain local hotels. For a more informal game, try Dolphin Mini Golf, rated one of the top 10 mini golf courses in the U.S.

If you are looking for outdoor camping, try Gray's Homestead on Southport Island for oceanfront sties.