Willard Beach Travel Guide

South Portland

Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green
Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green
Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green
Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green
Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green
Photo by Karen Rinaldo-green

Popular places to visit

Fort Preble showing wild flowers

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.

Southern Maine Community College
Bug Light

Bug Light

You can find out about the history of South Portland with a trip to Bug Light. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

Bug Light
Fort Preble showing a lighthouse and a garden as well as a small group of people

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.

Fort Preble

Willard Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Willard Beach during your travels in South Portland?

Willard Beach

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.

Maine Mall

South Portland Historical Society Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at South Portland Historical Society Museum in South Portland. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.

South Portland Historical Society Museum

Things to do

Seven Portland Lighthouses Tour

Seven Portland Lighthouses Tour

£73
per adult
Seven Portland Lighthouses Tour
Lighthouse to Lagers Tour with Craft Beer

Lighthouse to Lagers Tour with Craft Beer

£63
per adult
Lighthouse to Lagers Tour with Craft Beer
Portland Head Light

Portland Bicycle Tour with 5 Lighthouse Stops and XL Lobster Roll

£122
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Portland Bicycle Tour with 5 Lighthouse Stops and XL Lobster Roll
Half Day Private Boat Charter from Portland

Half Day Private Boat Charter from Portland

£481
per traveller
Half Day Private Boat Charter from Portland
Portland Downtown Highlights: "The Golden Adventure" Exploration Game

Downtown Golden Adventure Quest Experience in Portland

£5
per adult
Downtown Golden Adventure Quest Experience in Portland
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine

£50
per adult
Afternoon Windjammer Cruise Along the Coast of Portland Maine
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Top hotels in Willard Beach

Clarion Hotel Portland

Clarion Hotel Portland

2.5 out of 5
1230 Congress St, Portland, ME
The price is £124 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£124
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"I like the room and accommodations. The front desk person was a bit brief with me though."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Clarion Hotel Portland
Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall

Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall

2 out of 5
461 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME
The price is £86 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£86
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,229 reviews)
"The room was surprisingly really nice. I think it was recently renovated. They had s decent continental breakfast. My only issue is they allow dogs and dogs bark if they are alone. I wish they would separate the dog owners from the rest of the people so they can keep each other up with their barking. ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Airport/Maine Mall
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland

3 out of 5
155 Riverside St, Portland, ME
The price is £104 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£104
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,047 reviews)
"Property is good . Nice area and convenient"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland
Germaine Inn South Portland

Germaine Inn South Portland

2 out of 5
675 Main Street I-95, Rt 1-I95 ex 45-I295 Ex 3, South Portland, ME
The price is £76 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£76
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Maine Mall and Thompson's Point ...
7.4/10 Good! (164 reviews)
"Everything was great for a last minute stay. The hallway had a certain smell that wasn't that great. The staff were super helpful and very nice! Thank you!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Germaine Inn South Portland
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland

3 out of 5
340 Park Ave, Portland, ME
The price is £117 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£117
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,219 reviews)
"The breakfast was not hot and not a good selection of healthier foods. Front desk staff was often missing & hard to get a hold of. Other than that, room was very quiet, clean, good location despite it being in a not so nice neighborhood."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland
The Westin Portland Harborview

The Westin Portland Harborview

4 out of 5
157 High St, Portland, ME
The price is £183 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£183
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Portland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and great staff, plenty of places to eat or go out that is very close walking distance to the hotel"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

The Westin Portland Harborview
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Other neighbourhoods around Willard Beach

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Willard

Willard might not have many top sights, but Willard Beach and Bug Light are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Willard
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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.

Loveitts Field
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Ferry Village

While Ferry Village isn't home to many top sights, Bug Light and Willard Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ferry Village
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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.

Meetinghouse Hill
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Knightville

While Knightville isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Mansion and Portland Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.

Knightville
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Cash Corner

While there might not be top attractions in Cash Corner, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Thompson's Point and Hadlock Field.

Cash Corner

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