Experience the Best of Downeast Maine Jonesport, ME—Where Tradition Meets the Sea
Seaberry Landing is located in
Jonesport, ME along the legendary Bold Coast. Jonesport is a working
lobstering and fishing village that embodies the authentic charm of
Downeast Maine, where tradition, community, and nature converge. Puffins, whales, seabirds, and seals thrive along the coastline. Here, locals greet you with a smile, and the ocean defines daily life. From its deep maritime roots to its unspoiled beauty, Jonesport embodies the Maine spirit.
History & Heritage
Founded in the early 1800s, Jonesport has preserved its maritime roots, shaped by shipbuilding, sardines, and lobstering, while offering a welcoming community for newcomers seeking a second home or investment in Maine’s most scenic coastline.
Local Highlights:
- Great Wass Island Preserve: Just minutes away—hike dramatic ocean cliffs and take in endless Atlantic views at one of Maine’s most scenic hikes
- Moose Peak Lighthouse—built in 1826; watch seals bask offshore
- Bold Coast Scenic Byway: A must-drive route with breathtaking ocean and cliff vistas
- Downeast Sunrise Trail—87-mile off-road trail on East Coast Greenway; a natural landscape of green forests and vast marshes, habitat for moose, beavers, eagles, wild turkeys, and white tail deer. Open to bicyclists, walking, horses, cross-country skiing, ATVs, snowmobiles, and dog sleds
- Ride “Old Sow,” the Western Hemisphere’s largest tidal whirlpool
- Cadillac Mountain: The highest point on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. with magnificent views of a glaciated coastal and island landscape in Acadia National Park
Local Amenities:
- Education: Jonesport-Beals Elementary & High School
- Healthcare: Down East Community Hospital (Machias), with larger hospitals in Ellsworth and Bangor
- Worship & Community: Local churches offering year-round services
- Municipality: Town services area accessible and community-oriented
- Veterinary Care: Local practices in Machias and Ellsworth
- Parks & Trails: Acadia National Park, Cutler Coast, Great Wass Preserve & Bold Coast Trail
- Shopping: A short 12-minute drive to the local grocery. Local markets in Jonesport, Machias, and Ellsworth; Freeport’s flagship L.L.Bean store is just a scenic drive south in Freeport with a satellite store locally in Ellsworth.
- Dining:
Helen’s Restaurant in Machias or Ellsworth — a Downeast bucket list (the New England Clam Chowder, the blueberry pie…oh my)
Driving Distances:
- Bangor, ME → ~1.5 hrs
- Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park → ~1.5 hrs
- Boston, MA → ~5.5 hrs
- Freeport, ME → ~3 hrs
- Kennebunkport, ME → ~4 hrs
- Portland. ME → ~3.25 hrs
- Portsmouth, NH → ~4.5 hrs
- Rangeley Lakes, ME → ~4 hrs
Seaberry Landing combines peaceful seclusion with easy access to Maine’s most celebrated destinations.