Cape Elizabeth, Maine Beaches
Crescent
Beach State Park
Type of Beach: 1 mile crescent
shaped sandy beach with gentle surf. Rocky areas at
end of beach. Popular with families. Entrance fees
are 50 cents for age 5 to 11 and $2.50 for ages 12
to 64. Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Call
207-799-5871 for more information.
Location: On Route 77.
Amenities: Snack Bar, Picnic Tables,
Grills, Bike Racks, Playground, Pay Phones, Toilets,
Bathouse with Cold Showers, Lifeguards.
Parking: Plenty of free parking.
Portland, Maine Beaches
East End Beach
Type of Beach: Pebbly beach with
nice views of Caso Bay.
Location: Eastern Promenade.
Amenities: Picnic Tables, Changing
rooms, Restrooms.
Parking: Limited parking for
70 cars.
Scarborough, Maine Beaches
Higgins Beach
Type of Beach: Sandy
beach with large waves. Popular
with surfers.
Location: Off Route
77.
Amenities:
Parking: Parking for
120 cars.
Scarborough Beach
Type of Beach: White sandy
beach with warm water, good surf and low sand duFor
more information call 207-883-2416.
Location: Black Point Road (Route
207).
Amenities: Changing Rooms, Toilets,
Bike Racks, Lifeguards.
Parking: 500 parking spaces.
Ferry Beach
Type of Beach: 2,640' Sandy
beach. The beach is sheltered from ocean winds.
Also known as Western Beach. Fees are charged for
residents, non-residents, parking & boat launching.
Location: Off Black Point Road.
Amenities: Portable Toilets,
Picnic Tables, Benches, Boat Launching Ramp, Moorings,
Boat Storage.
Parking: Lot for approximately
100 cars located next to the beach.
Pine Point Beach
Type of Beach: Large, white
sandy beach with dunes and grasses. Popular
with families, joggers and beach walkers.
Location: East Grand Avenue.
Amenities: Snack Bar, Toilets
Parking: Available at 5th Street
entrace to beach.
South Portland, Maine Beaches
Willard Beach
Type of Beach: 1 mile sandy
beach with gentle surf. Popular with families.
Location: Beach Road through
the center of town.
Amenities: Restrooms, Lifeguards.
Parking: Parking for 75 cars.
