Vinalhaven Local Living
Vinalhaven Living
Restaurants / Food
- Homeport Family Restaurant
(207) 863-2318 · 62 West Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Seafood, Sandwiches, Burger, Hotdogs, Subs, Salads - The Sand Bar
(207) 863-4500 · 63 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Salads, Pizza, Sandwiches, Burgers, Seafood · Online ordering - Dot & Millie's
(207) 863-2300 · 49 East Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Seafood, Salads · Open June–October - Greet's Eats
(207) 863-2057
Burgers, Lobster Rolls, Chicken · Food truck with outside seating · Open summer months - Vinalhaven Candy Co
35 West Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Ice Cream, Slush Puppies, Bulk Candy, Chocolates, Fudge · Open Seasonally - Pizza Pit
(207) 863-4311 · 30 East Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Pizza, Subs, Pasta - Sea's Bakery
(207) 863-2517 · 35 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Pastries, Donuts, Baked Goods, Coffee - Surfside
(207) 863-2767 · 35 West Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Breakfast by the ocean -
Slipway
6 Bodwell Lane – Carver's Pond, Vinalhaven, ME 04863 - Salty Dogs Cafe
(207) 975-4961 · 28 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Breakfast, Paninis, Soups - Asian Persuasion (Take Out)
(207) 604-9500 · 47 Sands Road - Vinalhaven Brewery
50A Main Street (next to VH Veggies) - blue's
7 Windy Way behind Fox Island's Electric - Island Wave VH (Take Out)
786-608-5349 · Windy Way behind Fox Island's Electric - Sherry's Kitchen
(207) 475-6812 · 30 Main Street, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Fresh produce, kitchenware, and gifts
Shops
- Island's Closet
(207) 863-2773 · 61 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Souvenirs, knick-knacks, crafts, clothing - Marston House Vinalhaven
(207) 863-9033 · 18 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Antiques, Textiles, Furnishings - Go Fish
(207) 863-4193 · 56 Main St #12, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Custom T-shirts, Houseware, Toys, Jewelry, Penny Candy Counter - Island Spirits
(207) 863-2192 · 32 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
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
Fresh produce, kitchenware, and gifts - WindHorse Arts
(207) 449-6285 · 50 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Handcrafted colorful fused glass jewelry
Galleries
- New Era Gallery
(207) 863-9351 · 60 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Fine arts gallery with many different exhibits throughout the year - Vinalhaven Historical Society
(207) 863-4410 · 41 High St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Open summer only or by appointment · Historical pieces and pictures about the island
Transportation
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No public transportation on the island · Taxi:
(207) 720-0056
The village is less than ½ mile from the ferry landing - Penobscot Island Air
(207) 596-7500 · Knox County Regional Airport, 21 Terminal Lane, Owls Head, ME 04854
Air service from mainland to many islands - Rockland Ferry
(207) 596-5450
Six trips a day to and from Rockland
Groceries
- Carver's Harbor Market
(207) 863-4319 · 36 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
The only grocery store on the island - Vinalhaven Fisherman's Co-op
(207) 863-2263 · 11 West Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Live Lobsters, Fresh Fish & Seafood · 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
Fresh produce - VH Veggies
50 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Fresh produce
Parks / Preserves
- Vinalhaven Land Trust manages the parks and preserves below
- 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 – popular swimming hole
- Middle Mountain Town Park – 75 acres, trails and views, looks over North Haven
- TipToe Mountain Town Park – small hike with great views
- Skoog Park – Vinalhaven Land Trust office, great picnicking and harbor views
- Huber Preserve – hiking, bird watching, wildflowers, views of Seal Bay
- The Basin Preserve – trails, views of the Basin
- Lower Mill Preserve – trails, great bird watching, pond, kayak access to river
- Eleanor L. Campbell Preserve – short and easy, cobble beach, scenic overlook
- Starboard Rock Sanctuary – one trail, slightly steep, great summit views
- 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, birds and wildlife, panoramic views
Where to Stay
- The Tidewater
(207) 863-4618 · 15 Main St, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
Kayak rentals, seal watching, right on the water
Beaches
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Geary's Beach
Arey Neck Road, Vinalhaven, ME 04863
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
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