South Bristol
is located in Lincoln County, near the towns of Boothbay Harbor and Wiscasset. This quiet fishing village is along Maine’s central coast, and has beaches and lakes with boating, sailing, sea kayaking, swimming, hiking, golf and sightseeing nearby. South Bristol’s scenic harbor, with its’ swing bridge and lobster boats, and Rutherford Island, is one of the most picturesque and photographed harbors in the state. There is also a marina in South Bristol with facilities for large and small boats. You can take a walk, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the village, and meander on to the harbor where you can buy fresh fish and lobster right off the boats! Or enjoy fine restaurants, bed & breakfasts and inns in South Bristol and out and about Lincoln County. Just twenty minutes north of South Bristol is historic Pemaquid Peninsula with its sandy beaches, fort and lighthouse. A half-hour’s drive takes you to Boothbay Harbor and its whale watching excursions, windjammers, art galleries, antiques and gift shops. And, just a little further north is the town of Wiscasset, with its historical homes and buildings, old cemeteries, restaurants, galleries and antiques shops.
Surrounding areas: East Boothbay, Maine (1.3 mi), New Harbor, Maine (2.7 mi), Boothbay Harbor, Maine (3.5 mi), Pemaquid, Maine (3.5 mi), Boothbay, Maine (3.8 mi), Southport, Maine (5.2 mi), Round Pond, Maine (7.5 mi)
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South Bristol Vacation Rentals
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South Bristol Weather & Climate
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Mid-coast Maine, east of Brunswick, has an oceanic climate with four seasons. This area has an elevation of approximately 70 feet above sea level and is surrounded by rolling farmlands, forest areas, numerous islands, peninsulas, bays and beaches. Winter temperatures generally range from 0 to 40 degrees F. and while accumulating snow remains a possibility into March and early April, warmer days generally means relatively fast melts. . Ice storms can also occur in winter and early spring. Summers along the coast are cool, with temperatures in the 60 to 80 degrees range. Nights are usually chilly along the coast, year round. Rain can occur in any month of the year, with thunderstorms most common during the spring and summer months. Crisp, sunny days and cool nights make fall one of the most pleasant times of the year along the mid-coast, a very comfortable and colorful time of the year to visit Maine.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
29°F |
12°F |
4.35 in. |
34°F |
| February |
33°F |
15°F |
3.22 in. |
33°F |
| March |
41°F |
24°F |
4.42 in. |
37°F |
| April |
53°F |
34°F |
4.24 in. |
40°F |
| May |
65°F |
44°F |
4.00 in. |
49°F |
| June |
73°F |
52°F |
3.58 in. |
55°F |
| July |
78°F |
58°F |
3.11 in. |
60°F |
| August |
76°F |
57°F |
2.75 in. |
61°F |
| September |
67°F |
49°F |
3.83 in. |
59°F |
| October |
56°F |
39°F |
4.10 in. |
52°F |
| November |
45°F |
30°F |
4.70 in. |
47°F |
| December |
34°F |
18°F |
4.63 in. |
39°F |
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South Bristol Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Portland International Jetport airport (PWM) located about 40 miles west of South Bristol in Portland, Maine, the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located approximately 46 miles north of South Bristol in Waterville, Maine, the Sanford Regional airport (SFM) located roughly 66 miles west of South Bristol in Sanford, Maine, and finally the Bangor International airport (BGR) located around 74 miles northeast of South Bristol in Bangor, Maine.
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South Bristol Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Palace Playland | Old Orchard Beach | ME | 47.5 mi. | | | Funtown Splashtown U.S.A. | Saco | ME | 50.9 mi. | | | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | ME | 71.3 mi. | | | Story Land | Glen | NH | 82.4 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 50.9 mi. | | | Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 71.1 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 81.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Boothbay Country Club | Boothbay | ME | 3.8 mi. | | | Wawenock Country Club | Walpole | ME | 5.5 mi. | | | Bath Country Club | Bath | ME | 15.4 mi. | | | Brunswick Golf Club | Brunswick | ME | 20.1 mi. | | | Freeport Country Club | Freeport | ME | 26.9 mi. | | | Kennebec Heights Country Club | Farmingdale | ME | 27.8 mi. | | | Rockland Golf Club | Rockland | ME | 27.8 mi. | | | Great Chebeague Golf Club | Chebeague Island | ME | 28.4 mi. | | | Meadows Golf Club | Litchfield | ME | 28.4 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 34.2 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 58.8 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 67.6 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 68.3 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 71.4 mi. | | | Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 81.0 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 82.8 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 92.9 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 94.9 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 96.8 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 102.2 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 105.7 mi. | | | Highlands Mountain | Northfield | NH | 106.0 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 110.1 mi. | | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 110.7 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 111.5 mi. | | | Ragged Mountain | Danbury | NH | 117.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Fort Edgecomb State Park | | ME | 9.5 mi. | | | Reid State Park | | ME | 9.6 mi. | | | Popham Beach State Park | | ME | 13.7 mi. | | | Damariscotta Lake State Park | | ME | 23.0 mi. | | | Peacock Beach State Park | | ME | 24.2 mi. | | | Wolfes Neck Woods State Park | | ME | 26.7 mi. | | | Tacoma Lakes State Park | | ME | 29.9 mi. | | | Owls Head State Park | | ME | 30.2 mi. | | | Bradbury Mountain State Park | | ME | 30.9 mi. | | | Lake Saint George State Park | | ME | 38.3 mi. | | | Two Lights State Park | | ME | 38.4 mi. | | | Camden Hills State Park | | ME | 38.9 mi. | | | Crescent Beach State Park | | ME | 39.2 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 27.8 mi. | (Art) | | Portland Harbor Museum | South Portland | ME | 37.4 mi. | (History) | | Maine Memory Network | Portland | ME | 37.5 mi. | (History) | | Portland Museum of Art | Portland | ME | 37.5 mi. | (Art) | | Center For Maine History Museum Gallery at the Maine Historical Society | Portland | ME | 37.5 mi. | (History) | | L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 56.7 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Seashore Trolley Museum | Kennebunkport | ME | 57.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
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