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.
Cliff Walk
Follow in the footsteps of famed artist Winslow Homer as you stroll along one of Portland’s most scenic coastline walking paths.
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.
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
The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour
Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour
Top hotels in Higgins Beach
Portland Harbor Hotel
Hotel was within walking distance to everything we wanted! Friendly, helpful staff, bartender was great! Extremely clean hotel, would absoulty stay again!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
This was a very relaxing stay with a helpful
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Excellent location & great service throughout.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Room was clean. Breakfast is pay as you go. Key system worked most of the time.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
HomeAwhile
great location and clean! Very new!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Well, it was definitely an over priced hotel stay. The bathrooms in the rooms could definitely use some updates. The ceiling is very low in the bathrooms and had many peoples hairs stuck to the ceiling which was nasty. How the cleaners do not notice is disgraceful. The ceiling could be easily reached ...
Reviewed on 3 May 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 Dunegrass Golf Club.
