Willard Beach Travel Guide
South Portland
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Popular places to visit
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.
Bug Light
You can find out about the history of South Portland with a trip to Bug Light. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
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.
Lyric Music Theater
You can enjoy a show at Lyric Music Theater during your stay in South Portland. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Willard Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Willard Beach during your travels in South Portland?
Maine Mall
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.
Things to do
Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour
Maine Tour Bundle: Self-Guided Driving & Walking Audio Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Willard Beach
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport ME
"This hotel was bad from the minute we arrived. I called early in week to see if there was a possibility to check in early because we had a long ride & had to catch a ferry for a memorial for a boss in Peaks Island, ME. When we arrived the 2 at front desk kind of laugh at me & looked at me like I ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
"Very friendly staff."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
"Hotel was updated, clean and nice. Parking on site is great. The 'food credit' is really frustrating. I was forced to pay $25 for food I didn't really want. I would prefer that not be a forced fee."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
"Always a wonderful stay at the Regency!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med
"Has a fairly good location. We did however encounter a homeless man jumping in the pool when we went to go enjoy it."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Westin Portland Harborview
"The hotel is pretty nice, but seems dated and geared towards older clientele. The staff were fine but seem very new and slow movers. No one was rude and everyone was fine if you spoke to them but they don't go out of their way or have any sense of urgency. The city surrounding the hotel is unfortunately ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Willard Beach
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.
Ferry Village
While Ferry Village isn't home to many top sights, Willard Beach and Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal are some notable places to visit nearby.
Willard
Willard might not have many top sights, but Willard Beach and Victoria Mansion are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Knightville
While Knightville isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Mansion and Portland Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Pleasantdale
Pleasantdale might not have many top sights, but International Cryptozoology Museum and Portland Museum of Art are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
