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.
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.
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
"The Portland Harbor Hotel was lovely and very convenient to the tourist area of Portland. The staff were fantastic - very friendly and eager to share recommendations for things to do and places to eat. The hotel restaurant was a great choice for breakfast! And we really enjoyed relaxing at the end ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
"We’ve stayed at this hotel 5 times now and have always enjoyed the historic charm and location. Check-in during this stay went smoothly, however we were disappointed when we arrived to find the toilet in our room was dirty. We also asked the front desk if the TVs allowed streaming services like Netflix ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
"Clean room, nice location. Wish the tv was a smart tv, and found the $25/room sort of annoying since the restaurant on property was understaffed. But overall we enjoyed it."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
HomeAwhile
"Room was spacious ( home away from home for sure!) and very clean. The staff was extremely friendly and gave us great suggestions on where to eat since we were visiting! Will definitely come back if I ever visit Portland again."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Inn at St John Portland In-Town
"Hotel is pretty much as advertised. Reasonably priced for an expensive city and had free parking and helpful staff. Decor is a bit outdated (room definitely could have done with a new mattress) and generally needs a lick of paint. Big complaint would be the AC in our room - it was easily in the 90s ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
"Our stay was very enjoyable. Stayed Wednesday through Saturday. My only complaint is cleaning crew always came around 3pm to our room when we were back taking a break before going to dinner. So our room never got cleaned during the stay."
Reviewed on 21 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.
