South Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

South Coast
Portland Head Light featuring rocky coastline, general coastal views and a lighthouse
Portland Head Light featuring a sunset and a lighthouse
Kennebunkport featuring a small town or village, a river or creek and boating
Ogunquit showing a bay or harbour

Where to stay in South Coast

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Downtown Portland

4/5(1 area review)

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Portland is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Cross Insurance Arena and Merrill Auditorium.

Downtown Portland
Old Port showing a bay or harbour

Old Port

5/5(1 area review)

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Port. A stop by Cross Insurance Arena or Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal might round out your trip.

Old Port
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Goose Rocks Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Goose Rocks Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Goose Rocks Beach and Dock Square.

Goose Rocks Beach
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Back Cove

When in Back Cove, you can plan a visit to Hadlock Field and Merrill Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Back Cove
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Pine Point

Travellers enjoy Pine Point for its beaches and gardens. Consider checking out Pine Point Beach while you're in the area.

Pine Point
Victoria Mansion showing heritage elements, interior views and a house

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Mansion and Portland Fire Museum are top sights worth seeing.

West End
Clarion Hotel Portland

Clarion Hotel Portland

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St, Portland, ME
The price is NZ$284 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$284
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Great stay!!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Clarion Hotel Portland
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland

3 out of 5
155 Riverside St, Portland, ME
The price is NZ$245 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$245
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,050 reviews)
"Close to 95 great Mexican restaurant near by close to airport and 15 minute drive to Portland."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland

3 out of 5
340 Park Ave, Portland, ME
The price is NZ$284 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$284
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,217 reviews)
"The area around this hotel is somewhat run down. I was not expecting a $10 per night parking fee to park in the hotel's parking lot. The carpeting should be replaced with flooring."

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland
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Elmwood Resort Hotel

Elmwood Resort Hotel

3 out of 5
1351 Post Rd, Wells, ME
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Wells. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (367 reviews)
"My family loved staying here! Having 2 bedrooms with a family of 5 was great. We loved that the pools closed a little later than most hotels, we had enough time to enjoy our day, get dinner, then go for a night swim. We borrowed dvds from the hotel to watch but the remote for the dvd player was missing ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Elmwood Resort Hotel
The Weldon Hotel

The Weldon Hotel

4.5 out of 5
54 York St, Portland, ME
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Thompson's Point ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews)
"We had a great stay in the 2 bedroom unit. great set up and was super clean. Loved the proximity to the shopping area and restaurants. Only issue was the front door lock, noticed a lot of the other people were leaving the lock open. Would stay here again"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

The Weldon Hotel
Nautical Mile

Nautical Mile

2.5 out of 5
1072 Post Rd, Wells, ME
Stay at this aparthotel in Wells. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ogunquit Beach and Wells Beach are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
"We liked it"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Nautical Mile
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Popular places to visit

Ogunquit Beach featuring general coastal views, a sunset and a beach

Ogunquit Beach

Collect shells, go bird watching, take a stroll on Marginal Way or simply admire the oceanfront views along Ogunquit’s beloved stretch of coastline.

Ogunquit Beach
Perkins Cove showing a small town or village and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Perkins Cove

Just south of Ogunquit, discover a quaint fishing village full of charming shops, seafood restaurants and postcard-worthy ocean views.

Perkins Cove
Old Orchard Beach Pier

Old Orchard Beach Pier

4/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in Old Orchard Beach with a trip to Old Orchard Beach Pier. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Old Orchard Beach Pier
Long Sands Beach

Long Sands Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Long Sands Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to York Beach. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Long Sands Beach
Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Old Orchard Beach during your trip to Old Orchard Beach? Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

Old Orchard Beach
Dock Square

Dock Square

4/5(2 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Kennebunkport with a stop at Dock Square. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Dock Square

Cities near South Coast

Brunswick which includes flowers and a church or cathedral

Brunswick

Photo by Vamshi Krishna Korivi

Dover

Old Orchard Beach featuring a beach and landscape views

Old Orchard Beach

Ogunquit featuring night scenes, signage and street scenes

Ogunquit