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
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour
Portland Maine Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
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
The staff were excellent. The hotel is beautiful. The restaurant on the top floor had amazing drinks and the view was beautiful! My one complaint is that the room was soooo hot through the night no matter what and the pillows were so puffy and high when you lay down on them. So, did I sleep? Not ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Very helpful and very clean room
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Long Creek Hotel by IHG
Everything was fine here. Took forever to find someone who worked there in the morning but when we did she was able to help me.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
Everyone was very accommodating and room is nice and cozy!
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Old Orchard Beach Inn
Beautiful quaint hotel. Clean rooms
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higgins Beach
Prouts Neck
While visiting Prouts Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Scarborough Beach State Park and Prouts Neck.
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 Grand Beach.
Dunstan
While there might not be top attractions in Dunstan, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Aquaboggan Water Park and Big 20 Bowling Center.
