Spruce Head vacation rentals

Savor Spruce Head's sedate pace of life

Jutting out into the deep blue Atlantic Ocean, about halfway down Maine's rugged coast, Spruce Head is the quintessential Eastern Seaboard waterfront community. Pick a Spruce Head vacation rental for your next getaway, and you can look forward to laid-back days exploring gently bustling fishing harbors, unspoiled sandy beaches, towering lighthouses and charmingly old-fashioned villages replete with dazzling white clapboard houses. Family-run restaurants will make you feel right at home, with warm welcomes and mouthwatering local specialties like buttery lobster rolls and deep-filled wild blueberry pies. Should you feel like exploring further afield, the vibrant resort towns of Camden and Rockport are a short drive or bracing bike ride away.

Activities and attractions in Spruce Head

Are you looking for things to do while you're in town? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and check out everything that makes Spruce Head a fun spot to vacation. Here are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• Owls Head State Park (6.9 mi / 11.1 km)
• Samoset Resort Golf Course (7.8 mi / 12.5 km)
• Camden Snow Bowl (14.2 mi / 22.8 km)
• Maine State Prison Store (5.4 mi / 8.7 km)
• Breakwater Vineyards (4.6 mi / 7.5 km)
• Golfer's Crossing Mini Golf (13.1 mi / 21.1 km)

Seafaring adventures at Spruce Head

Spruce Head's seafaring culture may well inspire you to take to the open water yourself. Rent a canoe or kayak and explore the coast's dramatic scenery and secluded bays at your leisure. If that sounds too much like hard work, join a sightseeing cruise and focus instead on acquiring the perfect set of vacation photos. If you're interested in local industry, embark on a lobstering tour, and learn all about how the seafood delicacy is harvested. Meanwhile shopaholics should make a beeline for chic Camden, where you'll find an irresistible array of independent fashion boutiques, gourmet food shops and quirky homeware stores.

Lovely summers in Spruce Head

While this corner of Maine is fairly tranquil at all times of year, Spruce Head vacation rentals are particularly sought-after between June and August. The summer weather is generally warm rather than uncomfortably hot, with plenty of clear blue skies and sunshine. Late spring and early fall are also great times to visit, with pleasantly mild days and fewer out-of-towners. The winter cold serves as a deterrent to many vacationers, but frequent snowfall provides plenty of natural beauty.

Exploring the natural features in Spruce Head

Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Spruce Head is a great place to get outside. Here are a few of the area's most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• Sandy Beach (6.1 mi / 9.9 km)
• Rockland Harbor Park (6.3 mi / 10.1 km)
• Owls Head State Park (6.9 mi / 11.1 km)
• Rockport Marine Park (12.4 mi / 19.9 km)
• Megunticook Lake (14.1 mi / 22.8 km)
• Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre (14.2 mi / 22.8 km)

Traveling to and around Spruce Head

The nearest airport is in Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional), located 4 mi (6.4 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Wiscasset, ME (ISS), which is 29 mi (46.7 km) away.