Restaurants/Food Related Stops

Homeport Family Restaurant
(207) 863-2318
62 West Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.facebook.com/HomeportVH/ (menu and updates)
Seafood, Sandwiches, Burger, Hotdogs, Subs, Salads

The Sand Bar
(207) 863-4500
63 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.facebook.com/sandbarvh/ (updates)
https://sandbarvinalhaven.hrpos.heartland.us/menu (online ordering)
Salads, Pizza, Sandwiches, Burgers, Seafood

Dot & Millie’s 
(207) 863-2300
49 East Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.dotandmilliesvh.com/ (menu)
Seafood, Salads - menu changes based on product availability 
Open June-October

Greet’s Eats
(207) 863-2057
https://www.facebook.com/Greetseats/ (menu and updates)
Burgers, Lobster Rolls, Chicken (classic diner-type food)
A food truck with outside seating
Open during summer months

Vinalhaven Candy Co
35 West Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vinalhavencandyco/?mibextid=6NoCDW 
Ice Cream, Slush Puppies, Bulk Candy, Chocolates, Fudge
Open Seasonally

Pizza Pit
(207) 863-4311
30 East Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.facebook.com/pizzapittVH/ 
Pizza, Subs, Pasta 

Sea’s Bakery
(207) 863-2517
35 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.facebook.com/people/Seas-Bakery/100063637087511/ 
Pastries, Donuts, Baked Goods, Coffee

Surfside
(207) 863-2767
35 West Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.facebook.com/surfside2767/ 
Breakfast by the ocean. 

Skål
(207) 863-4882
6 Bodwell Lane - Carver’s Pond, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.islandspeakeasy.com/ 
Island speakeasy bar with live music. 

Salty Dogs Cafe
(207) 975-4961
28 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.facebook.com/people/Salty-Dogs-Cafe/100076034390086/ 
Breakfast, Paninis, Soups 

 

Shops

Island’s Closet
(207) 863-2773
61 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.theislandcloset.com/ 
General store with souvenirs, knick-knacks, crafts, clothing, etc. 

Marston House Vinalhaven
(207) 863-9033
18 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://marstonhouse.com/ 
Antiques, Textiles, Furnishings 

Go Fish
(207) 863-4193 
56 Main St, #12, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.gofishvh.com/ 
Custom T-shirts, Houseware, Toys, Jewelry, Penny Candy Counter

Island Spirits
(207) 863-2192
32 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.facebook.com/p/Island-Spirits-100054632101898/ 
Wine, Beer, Gourmet Cheeses, Maine Raised Meats

Phinneas Fogge
56 East Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

Second Hand Prose Bookstore 
54 Main Street, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

Sherry’s Kitchen 
(207) 475-6812
30 Main Street, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.sherryskitchenvinalhaven.com/ 
Fresh produce, kitchenware, and gifts   

WindHorse Arts 
(207) 449-6285
50 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.windhorsearts.com/ 
Handcrafted colorful fused glass jewelry. 

 

Galleries

New Era Gallery
(207) 863-9351
60 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://neweragallery.com/ 
Fine arts gallery, many different exhibits throughout the year. 

Vinalhaven Historical Society
(207) 863-4410
41 High St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
http://www.vinalhavenhistoricalsociety.org/ 
Only open in the summer or by appointment. Have lots of historical pieces and pictures about the island. 

 

Transportation

There is no public transportation on the island, but there is a taxi service number at (207) 720-0056. The village area is less than a ½ mile from the ferry landing. 

Penobscot Island Air
(207) 596-7500
Knox County Regional Airport 21 Terminal, Lane Owls Head, ME 04854
https://penobscotislandair.net/ 
Air service from the mainland to many of the islands

Rockland Ferry 
(207) 596-5450
https://www.maine.gov/mdot/ferry/vinalhaven/ 
Makes six trips a day to and from Rockland

 

Groceries

Carver’s Harbor Market
(207) 863-4319
36 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.carversharbormarket.com/ 
The only grocery store on the island. 

Vinalhaven Fisherman’s Co-Op - Live Lobsters
(207) 863-2263
11 West Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.facebook.com/vinalhavenfishermanscoop/ 
Fresh Lobster, Bait, Fuel

Fisherman’s Friend 
(207) 863-2140
35 W Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

 

Farms

Roberts Harbor Farm 
(978) 857-7400
144 Roberts Cemetery Rd, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.rhfarmvh.com/ 
Fresh produce

 

Parks/Preserves

The Vinalhaven Land Trust takes care of the parks and preserves below and makes sure it is possible for people to hike and enjoy each one. 

• Grimes Park - near the ferry
• Armbrust Hill Town Park - trails and playground
• Boy Scout Point Town Park - trails
• Booth’s Quarry/Narrows Town Park - swimming hole, views of the bay, lots of history
• Sunset Rock Town Park - great views and sunsets
• Isle Au Haut Town Park - great views, lots of pitch pine and crowberry
• Lawson’s Quarry - another popular swimming hole
• Middle Mountain Town Park - 75 acres, lots of trails and views, looks over North Haven
• TipToe Mountain Town Park - small hike with great views 
• Skoog Park - Vinalhaven Land Trust office is here, great picnicking and views of harbor
• Huber Preserve - hiking, bird watching, wildflowers, views of Seal Bay
• The Basin Preserve - lots of trails, views of the Basin
• Lower Mill Preserve - lots of trails, great bird watching, has a pond, kayak access to river
• Eleanor L. Campbell Preserve - short and easy, has a cobble beach, scenic overlook
• Starboard Rock Sanctuary - one trail, a short slightly steep hike, great views from summit
• Marcuse Wetlands Preserve - two short trails with views of wetlands
• Whitmore Pond Sanctuary - views of Crockett Cove and Whitmore Pond, flat and short
• Perry Creek Conservation Area - 600 acres, 11 trails, largest one, birds and wildlife watching, panoramic views

 

Where to Stay

The Tidewater
(207) 863-4618
15 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
https://www.thetidewatervh.com/ 
Has kayak rentals, seal watching, and is right on the water

 

Beaches

Geary’s Beach
Arey Neck Road, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Beach island that is a peninsula at low tide, bird-watching

Indian Camp Beach
Near Geary’s Beach, great views

 

Swimming

Lawson’s Quarry
North Haven Rd, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

Booth’s Quarry
Booth Quarry Rd, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

 

Service Providers

Internet

• Spectrum - (855) 939-4541 - https://www.spectrum.com/internet 
• T-Mobile - (866) 257-1719 - https://www.t-mobilesavings.com/internet/ 
• Starlink - https://www.starlink.com/ 
• US Cellular - https://local.uscellular.com/maine/vinalhaven/ 
• Consolidated Communications - https://www.consolidated.com/about-us/locations/maine 

Phone 

• T-Mobile - 1-800-T-MOBILE - https://www.t-mobile.com/ 
• AT&T - https://www.att.com/ 
• US Cellular - https://local.uscellular.com/maine/vinalhaven/