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
The Real Portland Tour: City and 3 Lighthouses Historical Tour with a Real Local
Downtown Portland: Coastal Vibe and Old Mansions with In-Add Audio Tour
Ultimate Portland Self-Guided Driving GPS Audio Tour
Maine: Portland Smartphone-Based Walking Audio Tour
Audio Guided Walking Tour from Old Port of Portland, Maine
Portland Golden Adventure Puzzle Quest and Tour
Top hotels in Willard Beach
Portland Harbor Hotel
Hotel is beautiful but rooms are small! Tight for 3 people. The parking is expensive and only option is valet. There’s always a long wait to get your car, they don’t go in order and are rude. The “free” snacks on the various floors were nothing special. Instead of sparkling water, have regular available. ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
A hotel has control over cleanliness, upkeep, and service. This hotel ranks very poorly in service. Not a single smile from any staff at check-in, check-out, or requests. They advertise pickup from the airport is available but after a call before flight, after landing, and then 3 more calls after ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
Perfect location and unique hotel with secure off street parking
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
HomeAwhile
Highly recommend to all travelers , very clean and new place to stay!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Inn at St John Portland In-Town
The staff were incredible! I loved the fresh coffee and the continental breakfast - much of which was available 24/7. Highest recommendation!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Holiday Inn Portland-By the Bay by IHG
Hotel was clean and staff was friendly. Convenient location for downtown Portland.
Reviewed on 14 May 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 Portland Head Light 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 Portland Museum of Art.
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.
