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A seaside retreat in Seal Cove
Travelers are drawn to the quiet respite of Maine's Seal Cove, a little bayside village on the western shores of Mount Desert Island where lobster boats frequently gather. Acadia National Park is right next door, so there are endless outdoor activities just a quick drive or bike ride away. This less-visited part of the popular island retains a peaceful feeling and boasts incredible sunset views over the little islets that dot the surrounding waters. Once you've selected your ideal Seal Cove vacation rental, it's off for boating adventures in search of local lighthouses, and mountain hikes leading breathtaking coastal vistas.
Activities and attractions in and around Seal Cove
Are you looking for things to do while you're in town? Venture out of your vacation home and check out everything that makes Seal Cove a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. Here are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Carriage Roads (7.6 mi / 12.2 km)
- Bubble Rock (9.7 mi / 15.5 km)
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching (12 mi / 19.4 km)
- Wild Acadia Fun Park (14.6 mi / 23.4 km)
- Heart of Acadia Loop (9 mi / 14.5 km)
- Kebo Valley Golf Club (10.9 mi / 17.5 km)
Quiet summers in Seal Cove
Summer days in Seal Cove are best spent shoreside, munching on lobster rolls at the grassy picnic spot that overlooks the water. June through August is the best time to travel here, since these months see the lowest rain levels and warmest temperatures, averaging in the upper 70s. If you visit then, look for a Seal Cove vacation rental on the water to enjoy the ocean breezes. Even though summer is a busy time in the national park, this part of the island is considered the quiet side, so you can easily avoid the crowds while still enjoying the perks.
Birding adventures in Seal Cove
If you've come to Seal Cove to enjoy the great outdoors, you'll want to spend some time exploring the wildlife wonderland at Acadia National Park. The huge island preserve is home to all kinds of creatures, from moose and white-tailed deer to Canada geese and tiny sparrows. You won't have to wander too far in to go birding, as Seal Cove Pond on the western side is a short hop from your Seal Cove vacation rental. The shallow water is home to warm-water species like bass and perch, so you can often spy preying osprey and bald eagles here.
How to get to and around Seal Cove
Fly into Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor), the closest airport, located 11.2 mi (18 km) from the city center.