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 Fore Street Gallery.

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 Fore Street Gallery or Cross Insurance Arena 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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Pine Point

Travellers enjoy Pine Point for its beaches and gardens. Consider checking out Pine Point Beach while you're in the area.

Pine Point
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, Eastern Promenade and Maine Jewish Museum are top sights worth seeing.

East Bayside
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland
2.5 out of 5
340 Park Ave, Portland, ME
The price is AU$136 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$136
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,024 reviews)
Convenient and reasonable place to stay
"We went up to Portland to see the Maine Celtics and this place was reasonable and convenient. The room was very nice, the accessible bathroom very large. Could have used a bit more vacuuming (some wrappers, somebody nail clipping - ew)"

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland
Portland Harbor Hotel
Portland Harbor Hotel
4 out of 5
468 Fore Street, Portland, ME
The price is AU$272 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$272
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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! (1,408 reviews)
"Will absolutely be staying again"

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

Portland Harbor Hotel
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
4 out of 5
9 Center Street, Portland, ME
The price is AU$211 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portland. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (844 reviews)
"Gorgeous hotel in beautiful Portland"

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
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Village by the Sea
Village by the Sea
3.5 out of 5
1373 Post Rd, Wells, ME
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Wells. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Moody Beach and Ogunquit Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (505 reviews)
"Stayed obe night for a wedding held there. As a solo traveler the smallest unit was way more space than i needed. I would highly recommend this place for couples or familiy staying a week or two ir linger."

Reviewed on 14 Oct. 2024

Village by the Sea
Elmwood Resort Hotel
Elmwood Resort Hotel
3 out of 5
1351 Post Rd, Wells, ME
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Wells. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (335 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Very welcoming, clean and access to everything."

Reviewed on 30 Oct. 2024

Elmwood Resort Hotel
Amazing Beach House! 5 Bedroom across the Ocean!
Amazing Beach House! 5 Bedroom across the Ocean!
Wells
Stay at this vacation home in Wells. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Moody Beach and Ogunquit Beach are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
Great automn stay
"Great house, great location. Everyday things were there, truly a gem!"

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Amazing Beach House! 5 Bedroom across the Ocean!
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Popular places to visit

Ogunquit Beach featuring general coastal views, a sunset and a beach

Ogunquit Beach

Collect shells, go bird watching, take a stroll on Marginal Way or simply admire the oceanfront views along Ogunquit’s beloved stretch of coastline.

Ogunquit Beach
Perkins Cove showing a small town or village and street scenes as well as a small group of people

Perkins Cove

Just south of Ogunquit, discover a quaint fishing village full of charming shops, seafood restaurants and postcard-worthy ocean views.

Perkins Cove
Marginal Way

Marginal Way

Explore the great outdoors at Marginal Way, a lovely green space in Ogunquit. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Marginal Way
Long Sands Beach

Long Sands Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Long Sands Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to York Beach. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Long Sands Beach
Old Orchard Beach Pier

Old Orchard Beach Pier

4/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in Old Orchard Beach with a trip to Old Orchard Beach Pier. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Old Orchard Beach Pier
State Theatre showing street scenes as well as an individual female

State Theatre

The beautiful mix of architectural styles, from Art Deco to Moorish, makes this newly renovated performing arts venue one of New England’s best.

State Theatre

Cities near South Coast

Old Orchard Beach featuring a beach and landscape views

Old Orchard Beach

Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport

Fort Williams Park featuring hiking or walking and a sunset as well as an individual male

Cape Elizabeth

Ogunquit featuring night scenes, signage and street scenes

Ogunquit