South Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

South Coast
Portland Head Light featuring rocky coastline, general coastal views and a lighthouse
Portland Head Light featuring a sunset and a lighthouse
Kennebunkport featuring a small town or village, a river or creek and boating
Ogunquit showing a bay or harbour

Where to stay in South Coast

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Downtown Portland

4/5(1 area review)

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Portland is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Cross Insurance Arena and Wadsworth-Longfellow House.

Downtown Portland
Old Port featuring a bay or harbour

Old Port

5/5(1 area review)

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Port. A stop by Cross Insurance Arena or Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal might round out your trip.

Old Port
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Goose Rocks Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Goose Rocks Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Goose Rocks Beach and Fortunes Rock Beach.

Goose Rocks Beach
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Back Cove

When in Back Cove, you can plan a visit to Hadlock Field and Merrill Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Back Cove
Victoria Mansion which includes heritage elements, a house and interior views

West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Victoria Mansion and Portland Fire Museum are top sights worth seeing.

West End
Portland featuring a park

East Bayside

If you're spending some time in East Bayside, Maine Jewish Museum and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception are top sights worth seeing.

East Bayside
The Westin Portland Harborview
The Westin Portland Harborview
4 out of 5
157 High St, Portland, ME
The price is AU$229 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
AU$229
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

The Westin Portland Harborview
Portland Harbor Hotel
Portland Harbor Hotel
4 out of 5
468 Fore Street, Portland, ME
The price is AU$359 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
AU$359
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 coffee shops/cafes, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,479 reviews)
"Had a very pleasant stay recently at the Portland Harbor Hotel. The rooms are spacious with a great view of downtown Portland. The front desk service was good and the room rate was reasonable. When I checked in I would have appreciated being told that I needed to use my room key to make the elevator ..."

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

Portland Harbor Hotel
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
3 out of 5
25 HANCOCK STREET, Portland, ME
The price is AU$265 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$265
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (840 reviews)
"We loved staying at Cambria. The rooms are beautiful with amazing views. Very quiet & the staff are very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown-Old Port
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Weldon Hotel
The Weldon Hotel
4 out of 5
54 York St, Portland, ME
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Thompson's Point and Maine ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 7 Apr. 2025

The Weldon Hotel
STUNNING BEACHSIDE LISTING DIRECTLY ON WELLS BEACH: 180 DEGREE OCEAN VIEWS!
STUNNING BEACHSIDE LISTING DIRECTLY ON WELLS BEACH: 180 DEGREE OCEAN VIEWS!
Wells
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Wells. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and patios. Popular attractions Moody Beach and Ogunquit Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Absolutely the best
"We had a wonderful stay here. You cannot beat this location. Right on the beach. The sounds and smell of the ocean right at your door. Gorgeous views. Lovely covered porch and good sized patio. Lots of room inside to gather with family. Excellent communication from host. Would highly recommend to ..."

Reviewed on 4 Apr. 2025

STUNNING BEACHSIDE LISTING DIRECTLY ON WELLS BEACH: 180 DEGREE OCEAN VIEWS!
Gorgeous ocean-front home with stunning beach views
Gorgeous ocean-front home with stunning beach views
Old Orchard Beach
Book a stay at this beach condo in Old Orchard Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park, and balconies. Popular attractions Old Orchard Beach Pier and Old Orchard ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
Great views. Relaxing stay
"Loved the property, location and views"

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2025

Gorgeous ocean-front home with stunning beach views
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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