Higgins Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Higgins Beach
Popular places to visit
Scarborough Beach State Park
People flock to this state park for its beach offering great saltwater swimming conditions and its inland grounds with many scenic pathways.
Ferry Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ferry Beach during your trip to Scarborough? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Western Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Western Beach during your trip to Scarborough? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Cliff Walk
Follow in the footsteps of famed artist Winslow Homer as you stroll along one of Portland’s most scenic coastline walking paths.
Big 20 Bowling Center
You can enjoy the entertainment at Big 20 Bowling Center during your trip to Scarborough. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Beech Ridge Motor Speedway
Catch an event at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway during your trip to Scarborough. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.
Activities
Portland Maine Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour
Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour
Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Portland, Maine: Local Brewery & Spirits Bus Tour
Portland Maine App-Based Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Our pick of the best Higgins Beach Hotel Deals
The Westin Portland Harborview
Just a great place to stay
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Breakfast doesn’t even start until 7. We had to leave before that. Many people stay for business and are gone by then. Also it was very cold and icy. The parking lot was pure ice and there was no salt or sand put down. We both almost landed on our faces and we had 2 children with us.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Yes
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
The overnight front desk worker was rude. Paying to park was not advertised on Expedia.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
Every single staff member was incredible. Friendly, informative, personable, and professional. The common areas as well as the rooms were immaculately clean. We cannot wait to come back. Kudos to everyone for all their hard work!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
The gym was decent and had a few machines and free weights.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higgins Beach
Prouts Neck
While visiting Prouts Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Ferry Beach and Scarborough Beach State Park.
Pine Point
Travellers enjoy Pine Point for its beaches and gardens. Consider checking out Pine Point Beach while you're in the area.
Grand Beach
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grand Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Grand Beach and Pine Point Beach.
Blue Point
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Blue Point and surrounding area, you can visit Pine Point Beach and Ferry Beach.
Dunstan
While there might not be top attractions in Dunstan, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dunegrass Golf Club and Funtown Splashtown USA.
