Jenifer's Guidebook
Schoodic Peninsula-your neighborhood
Gouldsboro Maine is located on what is known as the Schoodic peninsula, the bridge between Acadia NP and the Bold Coast. The region has rich fishing history and is home to lobstering families and summer residents. Our favorite neighbors have an authentic Mexican restaurant and just 5 minutes away is a sweet private beach.
Gouldsboro
Gouldsboro Maine is located on what is known as the Schoodic peninsula, the bridge between Acadia NP and the Bold Coast. The region has rich fishing history and is home to lobstering families and summer residents. Our favorite neighbors have an authentic Mexican restaurant and just 5 minutes away is a sweet private beach.
This small village 10 minutes from MBB has a grocery store, hardware/variety store, gift shop, lobster roll food truck, hot dog stand, 2 restaurants and an ice cream shop. It also has the ferry to Bar Harbor which is spectacular!
37 locals recommend
Winter Harbor
This small village 10 minutes from MBB has a grocery store, hardware/variety store, gift shop, lobster roll food truck, hot dog stand, 2 restaurants and an ice cream shop. It also has the ferry to Bar Harbor which is spectacular!
Home of the best place for lobster on the peninsula, Corea Wharf Lunch and Secret Beach.
9 locals recommend
Corea
Home of the best place for lobster on the peninsula, Corea Wharf Lunch and Secret Beach.
A favorite spot on the peninsula
This gorgeous spot is just 10 minutes from MBB. The Schoodic section of the park offers, hiking, nature walks, biking and paddling opportunities. See the park ranger for the most up to date information.
Schoodic Point
Sightseeing
Trailhead: Cutler Bold Coast Trail
425 ME-191This is a MUST DO. Take the gorgeous one hour ride to Bar Harbor from Winter Harbor just minutes from MBB. The Island Explorer will be there to transport you through Acadia or splurge on a mini car.
Bar Harbor Ferry
88 Sargent StreetThis is a MUST DO. Take the gorgeous one hour ride to Bar Harbor from Winter Harbor just minutes from MBB. The Island Explorer will be there to transport you through Acadia or splurge on a mini car.
Bar Harbor
Tidal Falls
Tidal Falls RoadRoque Bluffs State Park
145 Schoppee Point RdLamoine State Park
23 State Park RdLittlefield Gallery
145 Main StPetit Manan National Wildlife Refuge
Petitmanan Point RoadShopping
This tiny city, just 30 minutes from MBB, is big on great eateries and fun shops. While a small grocery store is 10 minutes from MBB, Ellsworth offers two large grocery stores, as well as big box stores, to help you with provisions.
74 locals recommend
Ellsworth
This tiny city, just 30 minutes from MBB, is big on great eateries and fun shops. While a small grocery store is 10 minutes from MBB, Ellsworth offers two large grocery stores, as well as big box stores, to help you with provisions.
L.L.Bean Ellsworth
150 High StWinter Harbor 5&10
349 Main StReny's Department Store
175 High StDulse & Rugosa
337 U.S. 1Seaside Landscaping & Garden Center
381 U.S. 1US Bells
56 W Bay RdFood scene
Real authentic Mexican made lovingly by a sweet Mexican couple that makes Maine their summer home.
11 locals recommend
Downeast Mexican takeout
22 Chicken Mill Pond RdReal authentic Mexican made lovingly by a sweet Mexican couple that makes Maine their summer home.
Lobster and other seafood served, looking out at the harbor where the catch is brought in daily. Nothing is more authentic Maine.
26 locals recommend
Corea Wharf Gallery & Grill
Lobster and other seafood served, looking out at the harbor where the catch is brought in daily. Nothing is more authentic Maine.
Fogtown Brewing Company
25 Pine StPROVENDER KITCHEN + BAR
112 Main StFinelli Pizzeria
12 Downeast HighwayCrocker House Country Inn
967 Point RdThe Pickled Wrinkle
9 E Schoodic DrWinter Harbor Coopertive
23 Pendleton RdThe Dunbar Store
1983 US-1Darthia Farm Organic Produce
51 Darthia Farm RdIronbound Restaurant & Inn
1513 US-1Tracey's Seafood
2717 US-1J.M. Gerrish Cafe
352 Main StreetMomo's Cheesecakes
471 Main StCity advice
What to pack
Weather Wise
If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute. Coastal Maine weather is unpredictable. If the weather for your trip looks unsatisfactory, do not be discouraged as the forecast could easily change. Bring plenty of layers and don’t forget your rain jacket. Even if the day proves to be rainy, I think you’ll find it quite beautiful.