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.
Winslow Homer's Studio
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Winslow Homer's Studio during your travels in Scarborough. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour
Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
Maine: Portland Smartphone-Based Walking Audio Tour
Portland Maine Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Audio Guided Walking Tour from Old Port of Portland, Maine
Top hotels in Higgins Beach
The Westin Portland Harborview
Breakfast was really good, free shuttle to town helped, the only problem was the bad was too small, but the rest was really good.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
Everything was good except be nice if they didn’t charge for breakfast
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
This hotel was very clean and in a perfect location. The staff couldn’t have been friendlier! Definitely will book here the next time we visit Portland!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
We could have moved right in and been happy for life. Flawless.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
Very nice hotel, located in the center of Portland. Will stay there again.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 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 Western Beach.
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.
