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Sailing &

Lighthouses

Windjammers, coastal islands, day cruises, and more. 

Land & Sea Adventures

Beaches, lakes, hiking, climbing, kayaking, and beyond.

Taste &

Culture

Restaurants, shopping, history, antiques, and museums.

Local Info

& Events

Annual midcoast events and upcoming local events

Sailing & Lighthouses

Sailing and lighthouses

SAILING

Countless sailing opportunities are available nearby. From morning to moonlight cruises, lobstering, nature watching, and personal boat tours. Sailing options are as endless as the sea.

LIGHTHOUSES

Discover the beauty and lore of nine nearby Maine lighthouses while staying at Victorian By The Sea.

Visit the blog post for Breakwater Lighthouse.

Land & Sea Adventures

Land and Sea Adventures

BEACHES

Build sandcastles, sunbathe, swim in the sea. The following beaches are only minutes away from the inn.

Lincolnville Beach, Lincolnville

Laite Memorial Beach, Camden

Birch Point Beach State Park, Owls Head

Crescent Beach, Owls Head

Crocketts Beach, Owls Head

Ash Point Beach, Rockland

HIKING

Midcoast Maine is a hiker's dream with countless trails and hiking opportunities for all skill levels.

 

Camden Hills State Park - visit the blog here!

Acadia National Park - visit the blog here!

Rail Trail, Belfast

CLIMBING

Offering rock climbing services for all levels of experience, Equinox Guiding Service provides climbing tours and instruction in Camden and Acadia National Park.

KAYAKING

Midcoast Maine provides plenty of choices for open-ocean kayaking as well as beautiful lakes. Take advantage of the local kayak rentals and head out to the water.

Visit the blog post here!

NATURE WATCHING

Whale watching, puffin cruises, and bird watching are just a few of the many options for seeing wildlife in Maine.

Taste & Culture

Taste and Culture

RESTAURANTS

Long Grain, Camden

Meanwhile in Belfast, Belfast

The Waterfront, Camden

Primo's, Rockland

Nina June, Rockport

WINERIES & BREWERIES

Cellar Door Winery, Lincolnville

Rhumb Line, Camden

Andrew's Brewing Company, Lincolnvile

MUSEUMS & MARITIME HISTORY

Maine is rich in maritime history. Visit museums, shop for antiques, and learn about the midcoast heritage.

 

Maine Lighthouse Museum, Rockland

Belfast Harbor, Belfast

SHOPPING

Shop for gifts, antiques, local art, and souvenirs. The quaint shopping streets typical of New England are especially great for a day out.

 

Camden High Street

Rockland Main Street

Belfast Main Street

Local Events

Local Events

ANNUAL EVENTS

June

Ukelele Picnic, Belfast

Maine Fare Food Festival, Belfast

July

North Atlantic Blues Festival, Rockland

Maine Celtic Celebration, Belfast

August

Maine Lobster Festival, Rockland

Camden Windjammer Festival, Camden

Belfast Harbor Fest, Belfast

Maine Antiques Festival, Union

New England Auto Auction, Owls Head

Maine Wild Blueberry Festival, Union

September

Weiner Fest, Belfast

Camden International Film Festival, Camden

October

Waldo County Pie & Story Festival

About the Area

Victorian By The Sea Bed & Breakfast  is conveniently located only 7 minutes north of Camden, a perfect way to enjoy the comfort and peace of our natural surroundings, yet close enough to pop into the charming town of Camden. Here’s what popular magazines have to say:

 

To get the most out of your trip to Lincolnville and our neighboring towns, visit these innkeeper recommendations:

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