Higgins Beach
Scarborough
Visit Higgins Beach
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.
Len Libby Chocolates
Enjoy a stop at Len Libby Chocolates, an entertaining place to visit in Scarborough. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside or attend a sporting event.
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.
Things to do
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
Top hotels in Higgins Beach
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT/Maine Med
"This was a brief stay on our driving trip through the New England states. The property is very nice, modern and well maintained. Rooms are super clean, well appointed and have great amenities. Breakfast was decent, although the coffee was mostly gone when I filled my cup before leaving. I would definitely ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Portland Harbor Hotel
"Beautiful hotel however felt that it is expensive for where it is and then you have $45 daily for valet parking then a $35 resort fee also daily. This can be used towards breakfast or drinks but we only managed to use once during our 2 night stay. We did not enjoy the breakfast, the hash was very ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
"The staff was fine but not always as helpful as they could have been. The rooms were great and the beds clean and comfortable. The shower floor needed to be cleaned but the rest of the place was great. It’s in a wonderful location so we could walk to all the places we wanted to visit. The airport ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Clarion Pointe South Portland
"This place was horrible, the room was so dirty, I had to clean it my self, one of the front desk girls got me the stuff to clean the room, the bathroom was full of hair dust, this place was not clean at all, the microwave was used and it was not clean, I even found a chiken bone in the room, and ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland
"Nice clean stay, shower had good pressures"
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
"Everything was beautiful in the heart of the Old Port."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Where to stay in Higgins Beach
Pine Point
Travelers enjoy Pine Point for its beaches and gardens. Consider checking out Pine Point Beach while you're in the area.
Prouts Neck
While visiting Prouts Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Scarborough Beach State Park and Prouts Neck.
Grand Beach
Though Grand Beach might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pine Point Beach and Scarborough Beach State Park.
Blue Point
When in Blue Point, you can plan a visit to Pine Point Beach and Ferry Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Dunstan
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Dunstan and surrounding area, you can visit Aquaboggan Water Park and Dunegrass Golf Club.
