Willard Beach Travel Guide

South Portland

Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green
Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green
Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green
Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green
Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green
Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green

Popular places to visit

Fort Preble showing wild flowers

Southern Maine Community College

Walk around the campus at Southern Maine Community College during your visit to South Portland. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Southern Maine Community College
Bug Light

Bug Light

You can find out about the history of South Portland with a trip to Bug Light. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Bug Light
Fort Preble showing a lighthouse and a garden as well as a small group of people

Fort Preble

On the South Portland waterfront, survey the scene of the Battle of Portland Harbor, which is the only known Civil War conflict fought in Maine.

Fort Preble

Willard Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Willard Beach during your travels in South Portland?

Willard Beach

Maine Mall

3.5/5(6 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Maine Mall during your stay in South Portland. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

Maine Mall

South Portland Historical Society Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at South Portland Historical Society Museum in South Portland. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.

South Portland Historical Society Museum

Things to do

Port City Light Cruise

Port City Lights Cruise

฿1,306
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Port City Lights Cruise
Portland: Sightseeing Cruise to Portland Head Light

Portland: Sightseeing Cruise to Portland Head Light

฿1,306
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Portland: Sightseeing Cruise to Portland Head Light
Self-Guided Driving & Walking Bundle of Portland Maine Tours

Self-Guided Driving & Walking Bundle of Portland Maine Tours

฿637
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Driving & Walking Bundle of Portland Maine Tours
Portland: Land and Sea Tour Duck Tour with a Guide

Portland: Land and Sea Tour Duck Tour with a Guide

฿1,512
per adult
Portland: Land and Sea Tour Duck Tour with a Guide
Vintage Fire Engine Tours

Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine

฿1,338
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Vintage Fire Truck Sightseeing Tour of Portland Maine
Portland: Private Island Fort Tour

Portland: Private Island Fort Tour

฿3,155
per adult
Portland: Private Island Fort Tour
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Top hotels in Willard Beach

Clarion Hotel Portland

Clarion Hotel Portland

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St, Portland, ME
The price is ฿3,296 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿3,296
฿3,647 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,100 reviews)
"There was very little staff but room was neat and clean, there was not always breakfast because there was no staff and they brought in jello"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Clarion Hotel Portland
Germaine Inn South Portland

Germaine Inn South Portland

2 out of 5
675 Main Street I-95, Rt 1-I95 ex 45-I295 Ex 3, South Portland, ME
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,916 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿2,916
฿3,179 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Maine Mall and Thompson's Point ...
7.4/10 Good! (282 reviews)
"Spacious room. Quiet. Perfect for a one night stay."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Germaine Inn South Portland
Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland

3 out of 5
81 Riverside St, Portland, ME
The price is ฿3,570 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,570
฿4,009 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,047 reviews)
"Rooms are comfortable and it is very quiet here"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

4 out of 5
9 Center Street, Portland, ME
The price is ฿5,004 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿5,004
฿5,537 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,023 reviews)
"Beautiful and convenient property. Excellent staff. Rooftop bar has gorgeous views- a must!!!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
Portland Harbor Hotel

Portland Harbor Hotel

4 out of 5
468 Fore Street, Portland, ME
The price is ฿4,197 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,197
฿5,882 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 coffee shops/cafes and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,611 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, and great location."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Portland Harbor Hotel
Comfort Inn Airport

Comfort Inn Airport

2.5 out of 5
90 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME
The price is ฿2,745 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,745
฿2,993 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,662 reviews)
"It was great having an airport shuttle. The driver was very friendly. The breakfast was good and the staff was great!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Comfort Inn Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Willard Beach

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Willard

Willard might not have many top sights, but Willard Beach and Bug Light are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Willard
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Loveitts Field

Loveitts Field might not have many top sights, but Willard Beach and Fort Preble are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Loveitts Field
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Ferry Village

While Ferry Village isn't home to many top sights, Bug Light and Willard Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ferry Village
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Meetinghouse Hill

While Meetinghouse Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Willard Beach and Victoria Mansion.

Meetinghouse Hill
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Knightville

While Knightville isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Mansion and Portland Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.

Knightville
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Cash Corner

While there might not be top attractions in Cash Corner, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Thompson's Point and Hadlock Field.

Cash Corner

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