Hotels in Scarborough

Forget the postcard beaches - Scarborough's real magic happens when fog rolls across Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center, turning kayakers into mysterious silhouettes. The locals at Pine Point Beach have perfected the art of pretending not to notice tourists struggling with lobster crackers. Higgins Beach offers surfing that ranges from 'delightful' to 'humbling,' depending entirely on Atlantic Ocean moods. Prouts Neck's rocky coastline provides dramatic views that inspired Winslow Homer's most famous seascapes. After beach adventures, The Cheese Iron offers artisanal selections that transform ordinary picnics into gourmet affairs. For rainy days, the Big 20 Bowling Center provides vintage lanes where serious locals maintain decades-old rivalries with remarkable good humor.