Higgins Beach Travel Guide
Scarborough
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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.
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.
Len Libby Chocolates
Enjoy a stop at Len Libby Chocolates, an entertaining place to visit in Scarborough. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour
Portland Smartphone Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour
Top hotels in Higgins Beach
Higgins Beach Inn
"All night I listen to"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
"This day was nice. We did have one issue with the lock on the room door. We had to wait for a maintenance man to come to repair the lock so we could re-enter our room but the other issue was at 3:30 AM in the morning, the batteries in the smoke alarm failed and the smoke alarm started chirping and ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
"Great location!"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
"This is such a nice property and a great location. We’ve stayed here twice and I wouldn’t hesitate to book again. Clean and comfortable."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
"We had a great stay at the Regency. Our room was very comfortable and the location is ideal, right in the Old Port with many excellent restaurants, fun stores, and the waterfront steps away. Very friendly and helpful staff. We appreciated the airport shuttle. Our only disappointment was that the ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Quality Inn & Suites South Portland
"This place was very run down. I would have been ok with it, but it was also not very clean. The common areas were fine, but the floors, furniture, bathtub, etc. in our room we're not clean. My dog spilled water after we'd just arrived and when we used a towel to wipe it up it came away very dirty. ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Higgins Beach
Pine Point
Travellers enjoy Pine Point for its beaches and gardens. Consider checking out Pine Point Beach while you're in the area.
Prouts Neck
While visiting Prouts Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Scarborough Beach State Park and Prouts Neck.
Grand Beach
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grand Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Pine Point Beach and Scarborough Beach State Park.
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 Aquaboggan Water Park and Dunegrass Golf Club.
