{"id":41222,"date":"2025-07-09T15:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T19:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/?p=41222"},"modified":"2025-07-09T17:31:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T21:31:26","slug":"euro-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/euro-summer","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Destination Dupes That Feel Like a European Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/euro-summer\/#If_you_love_Italian_Riviera%E2%80%93esque_architecture_try_exploring_Catalina_Island\" >If you love Italian Riviera\u2013esque architecture try exploring Catalina Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/euro-summer\/#If_youre_obsessed_with_Greek_everything_try_a_private_boat_tour_of_Tarpon_Springs_sponge_docks\" >If you&#8217;re obsessed with Greek everything try a private boat tour of Tarpon Springs sponge docks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/euro-summer\/#If_Lake_Genevas_alpine_charm_speaks_to_you_try_Lake_Coeur_dAlene\" >If Lake Geneva\u2019s alpine charm speaks to you, try Lake Coeur d\u2019Alene<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/euro-summer\/#If_you_love_Nordic_harbor_towns_try_exploring_Kennebunkport_Maine\" >If you love Nordic harbor towns, try exploring Kennebunkport, Maine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/euro-summer\/#If_Cote_dAzur_glamour_is_your_thing_try_cruising_Santa_Barbara\" >If C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur glamour is your thing, try cruising Santa Barbara<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Dreaming of a European vacation without the jet lag or price tag? From the Mediterranean charm of Catalina Island to the Greek flavors of Tarpon Springs, these U.S. destinations deliver serious Euro Summer vibes\u2014no passport required. Discover stateside swaps for your favorite European escapes and plan a getaway that feels far from home, yet close to it.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/\">Find available boat rentals by destination\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_love_Italian_Riviera%E2%80%93esque_architecture_try_exploring_Catalina_Island\"><\/span><strong>If you love Italian Riviera\u2013esque architecture try exploring Catalina Island<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Euro-summer_Blog_Header.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Euro-summer_Blog_Header.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Euro-summer_Blog_Header-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"784\"><strong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"554\">Tip:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boat-rentals\/los-angeles--ca--united-states\">Filter for Captained boat rentals<\/a>. These waters are best explored with a skilled hand at the helm.<br data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"647\" \/><strong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"662\">Hidden gem:<\/strong> Head to the eastern side for a locals-only beach spot called Little Harbor Beach\u2014only accessible by boat or hiking trail.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"1158\">Skip the long flight to Italy and head just 22 miles off the SoCal coast. Catalina\u2019s vibrant waterfront town of Avalon channels serious Italian Riviera vibes\u2014with tiled piazzas, hillside cottages, and that unmistakable coastal charm. Cruise around Avalon Bay or Two Harbors, anchor in secluded coves, and savor a sun-soaked boating escape that feels worlds away\u2014but isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boat-rentals\/los-angeles--ca--united-states\">Find available boats &amp; on the water experiences in Catalina Island<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_youre_obsessed_with_Greek_everything_try_a_private_boat_tour_of_Tarpon_Springs_sponge_docks\"><\/span><strong>If you&#8217;re obsessed with Greek everything try a private boat tour of Tarpon Springs sponge docks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Euro-summer_Blog_tarpon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Euro-summer_Blog_tarpon.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Euro-summer_Blog_tarpon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"644\"><strong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"419\">Tip:<\/strong> Lock-in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boat-rentals\/tarpon-springs--fl--united-states\">private boat tour for your group<\/a> with a licensed Captain.\u00a0<br data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"546\" \/><strong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"561\">Hidden gem:<\/strong> Dimitri\u2019s on the Water\u2014locals swear by the pastitsio and charcoal-grilled octopus.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"1078\">Just a 3-hour drive from South Florida, Tarpon Springs brings big Greek energy to Florida\u2019s Gulf Coast. Cruise through the sponge docks, where boats are still lined with drying sponges and Hellenic flags wave in the breeze. Hop off at dockside tavernas for mezze, moussaka, and maybe a little dancing if the ouzo kicks in. It\u2019s all the charm of Santorini, with a side of baklava and a breeze that smells like the Aegean only closer.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boat-rentals\/tarpon-springs--fl--united-states\">Find available boats &amp; on-the-water experiences in Tarpon Springs, FL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_Lake_Genevas_alpine_charm_speaks_to_you_try_Lake_Coeur_dAlene\"><\/span><strong>If Lake Geneva\u2019s alpine charm speaks to you, try Lake Coeur d\u2019Alene<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/lake-coeur.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/lake-coeur.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/lake-coeur-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:24px] grow overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"relative h-full\">\n<div class=\"flex h-full flex-col overflow-y-auto [scrollbar-gutter:stable_both-edges] @[84rem]\/thread:pt-(--header-height)\">\n<div class=\"@thread-xl\/thread:pt-header-height mt-1.5 flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"69c4195c-a34f-4df5-a34e-678a2fbbf2ba\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark\">\n<p data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"612\"><strong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"379\">Tip:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boat-rentals\/coeur-d-alene--id--united-states\">Book early as summer is peak season for lake activities<\/a> like scenic cruises and water sports.\u00a0<br data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"497\" \/><strong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"512\">Hidden gem:<\/strong> Snap a photo from the <em data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"571\">World\u2019s Largest Floating Boardwalk<\/em>, right outside the Coeur d\u2019Alene Resort.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"1059\">Framed by pine-covered peaks and filled with deep blue alpine water, Lake Coeur d\u2019Alene delivers major Swiss lake town energy\u2014with a distinctly Pacific Northwest soul. Whether you&#8217;re road-tripping in from Spokane or checking into the lakefront Coeur d\u2019Alene Resort, this Idaho gem is made for slow mornings, scenic boat rides, and dockside caf\u00e9-hopping. Think Lake Geneva vibes, but with more huckleberry lemonade and fewer currency conversions.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boat-rentals\/coeur-d-alene--id--united-states\">Find available boat rentals <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boat-rentals\/los-angeles--ca--united-states\">&amp; on the water experiences <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boat-rentals\/coeur-d-alene--id--united-states\">in Lake Coeur d&#8217;Alene<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1051\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_love_Nordic_harbor_towns_try_exploring_Kennebunkport_Maine\"><\/span><strong>If you love Nordic harbor towns, try exploring Kennebunkport, Maine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kennebunkport-Maine.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kennebunkport-Maine.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kennebunkport-Maine-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1175\"><strong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1061\">Tip:<\/strong> It&#8217;s just a 40-minute scenic drive from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boat-rentals\/portsmouth--nh--united-states\">Portsmouth, NH<\/a> making it the perfect coastal day trip or weekend getaway.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1324\"><strong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1192\">Hidden gem:<\/strong> Cruise out past the harbor to discover Cape Porpoise, a working fishing village dotted with islands and an idyllic lighthouse view.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1813\">Trade Norway\u2019s fjords for the charming harbors of Kennebunkport. With its classic New England shingle cottages, pine-studded shoreline, and salt-tinged sea air, this Maine coastal town feels like a Norwegian postcard come to life. Explore the working harbor, hop between inshore islands, or drop anchor near Goose Rocks Beach for a refreshing dip. It\u2019s the kind of place where lobster boats bob alongside pleasure cruisers\u2014and where European-style tranquility meets East Coast tradition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1884\"><strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boat-rentals\/me--united-states\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1884\">Find available boats &amp; on-the-water experiences in Maine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\">\n<h2 data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"543\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_Cote_dAzur_glamour_is_your_thing_try_cruising_Santa_Barbara\"><\/span><strong>If C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur glamour is your thing, try cruising Santa Barbara<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-44907\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/santa-barbara.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/santa-barbara.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boating-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/santa-barbara-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"543\"><strong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"323\">Tip:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boat-rentals\/santa-barbara--ca--united-states\">Filter by Amenities to find boats with refrigerator.<\/a> Bring\u00a0 the local wine and cheese aboard.\u00a0<br data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"419\" \/><strong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"434\">Hidden gem:<\/strong>At Butterfly Beach, you\u2019ll get front-row views of Montecito\u2019s white-stucco mansions. Maybe spot a dolphin or two while you sip your espresso.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"977\">Santa Barbara is where California cool meets C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur sophistication. From the red-tiled roofs and whitewashed walls to the breezy wine bars and palm-lined marinas, it\u2019s basically the French Riviera with fish tacos. Whether you\u2019re strolling State Street, sailing past the harbor, or sipping syrah in the Funk Zone, this is the kind of place where boat days turn into golden hour magic\u2014with just the right touch of European flair.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boat-rentals\/santa-barbara--ca--united-states\">Find available boat rentals in <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boat-rentals\/los-angeles--ca--united-states\">&amp; on the water experiences <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatsetter.com\/boat-rentals\/santa-barbara--ca--united-states\">Santa Barbara\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dreaming of a European vacation without the jet lag or price tag? 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