Why visit Cape Neddick
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cape Neddick "Nubble" Lighthouse, Cape Neddick Light, Conant-Sawyer Cottage and Isabella Breckinridge House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 70 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Cape Neddick
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cape Neddick
Cape Neddick is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of York in York County, Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cape Neddick had a population of 3,037. It is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Cape Neddick, Maine (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Cape Neddick Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Lighthouse in Maine, United States
Museums and landmarks12
Conant-Sawyer Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Maine, United States
Isabella Breckinridge House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in Maine, United States
John Hancock Warehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in Maine, United States
John Sedgley Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Maine, United States
Moody Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
York, Maine, NRHP-listed
Old Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Maine, United States
Old York Gaol
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Former colonial prison in York, Maine, United States
Pebbledene
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Maine, United States
Robert Rose Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Maine, United States
York Cliffs Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Maine, United States
York Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
U.S. historic district in York, Maine
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Hawkes Pharmacy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes18
Fox's Lobster House
Restaurant · Regional, Seafood · 1.6 mi
8 Sohier Park Road, York
Oct 21-Apr 23 off
Beach Bliss Cafe
Cafe · 0.6 mi
21 Railroad Avenue, York
Mo,Th-Fr,Su 06:30-12:30; Tu-We off; Sa 06:30-14:30
The Central Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
127 Long Sands Road
Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00
Mimmo's Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 0.8 mi
We-Su 17:00-21:00; PH, Mo-Tu closed
6 more on the map.
History
Before 1655 Cape Neddick was inhabited by John Gooch, Peter Weare, Edward Wanton, Sylvester Stover and Thomas Wheelwright and their families.
From the History section of Cape Neddick, Maine on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship4
St. Peter's By-The-Sea Protestant Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Cape Neddick Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
34 River Road, Cape Neddick
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Cape Neddick
66 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 14°F | 3.6 in | 18.5 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 16°F | 3.6 in | 20.1 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 4.9 in | 11.6 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 4.8 in | 2.4 in |
| May | 66°F | 44°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 54°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 59°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 51°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 4.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 21°F | 4.9 in | 16.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cape Neddick (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
York County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-03-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-09-14: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2023-03-22: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-03-15: Severe Storm And Flooding (Coastal Storm)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Portsmouth International Airport (PSM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Portsmouth 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Dover 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Somersworth 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Berwick 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Durham 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Sanford 19 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Hampton 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Rochester 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Biddeford 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Saco 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- York Beach Ball Field, Cape Neddick, ME, April 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union Congregational Church, Cape Neddick, ME, April 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 1A sb in Cape Neddick, ME (2), April 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 1A sb in Cape Neddick, ME (1), April 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 1 nb approaching US 1A, Cape Neddick, ME, April 2025, [[[User:Mr. Matté|Mr. Matté]] (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know..., CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 1A sb approaching Shore Road, Cape Neddick, ME, April 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cape Neddick Light (The Nubble), York, Maine (66030993), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cape Neddick Light Station (Nubble Light House), Andrew Schillinger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cape Neddick, Maine1, Eric Kilby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cape Neddick, Maine2, Eric Kilby, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cape Neddick Light US-ME, Michael Murphy, CC BY 2.0
- Courtroom in Old York Jail, York Village, ME, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- YorkBeachME Pebbledene, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cape-Neddick-Light-Tower, Stefan Hillebrand, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hancock Wharf - Owned by John Hancock, 1787-1793, Kwalispecial, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Wilcox Tavern, Church & Courthouse, York, ME, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- YorkME OldSchoolhouse and JefferdsTavern, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sedgley Homestead, User: Nathanielndavis, Public domain
- Ocean from Cupola, Passaconaway Inn, York Cliffs, ME, Unknown photographer, Public domain
- YorkBeachME HawkesPharmacy, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cape Neddick Light Station, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue Eared Pheasant at York's Wild Animal Kingdom, CreamOfMeme, CC0
- US 1A sb, York Beach, ME (1), April 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- The tower with a beautiful view (3644857079), pshutterbug from Long Island, New York, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from York Beach, Maine - Large Letter Postcard (5727918057), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Residence, York Beach, Maine (3678130167), Cornell University Library, No restrictions
- Greetings from York Beach, Maine - Large Letter Postcard (4480780529), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from York Beach, Maine - Large Letter Postcard (20650624636), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from York Beach, Maine - Large Letter Postcard (8034195011), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Long Sands Historic Marker (3617456256), InAweofGod'sCreation, CC BY 2.0
- US 1A sb, York Beach, ME (2), April 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rocks and the Atlantic Ocean - near Portland ME (14133079136), m01229 from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Portland Head Lighthouse with rocks in the foreground (14027659595), m01229 from USA, CC BY 2.0
- YorkME MoodyHomestead, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ConantSawyerCottage, Robm154, CC BY-SA 3.0
- YorkME RobertRoseTavern, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- I-95 Maine Turnpike nb at York Toll Plaza, April 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- York, ME, USA - panoramio, En el nido (Nest), CC BY 3.0
- York, Maine Field - panoramio, En el nido (Nest), CC BY 3.0
- York Field, Winter - panoramio, En el nido (Nest), CC BY 3.0
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