What is the water and sand quality of the Higgins beach?

The coastline of Higgins beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Higgins beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Higgins beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Higgins beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing </li><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring) </li><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Higgins beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Higgins beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.So the overall recommendation of the Higgins beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Higgins beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Higgins beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Higgins beach?

Higgins beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Beachgoers with pets</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Higgins beach?

The bar is located right on the Higgins beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Higgins Beach Inn is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Higgins beach?

There are 206 places to stay in the Higgins beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Higgins beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=511362&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Friendship Oceanfront Suites</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2145820&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Higgins Beach Inn</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=513847&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Holiday House</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1536599&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Little Miss Cottages</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5711054&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Arbor Lane Delight</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5994294&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Charming Pine Point Cottage - 2 Blocks to Ocean!</a></li></ul>

How far is the Higgins beach from parking?

The Higgins beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Higgins beach?

There are 4 attractions near Higgins beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pleasant Hill Preserve located in 2.7 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Higgins beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Higgins beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 2°C and water 4°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Higgins beach (Maine) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Higgins beach (Maine) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

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Higgins beach

Scarborough, United States

7.3

#14 out of 28 in Maine 2

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Surfing

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Located within the settlement

Cape Elizabeth • 5.4 km

Map of beach

Park Scarborough Beach State Park

2.8km

Park Ferry Beach, Scarborough, ME

3.7km

Restaurant Higgins Beach Association Clubhouse

9.6 - Exceptional 290m

Restaurant Shade

9.2 - Excellent 310m

Restaurant Higgins Beach Inn

8.8 - Excellent 310m

Restaurant Hank's

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant The Chart Room

7.2 - Good 3.9km

Restaurant Stern Seafood Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 4.4km

Restaurant Bayley's Lobster Pound

9 - Excellent 4.7km

Restaurant The Bait Shed

8.8 - Excellent 4.7km

Restaurant Emma's Eats

7.8 - Very good 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Pleasant Hill Preserve

9.4 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Crescent Beach State Park

9.2 - Excellent 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Black Point Community Park

8 - Very good 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Kettle Cove

9.6 - Exceptional 4.3km

Tourist Attraction The Eastern Trail

9.4 - Excellent 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Two Lights State Park

9.4 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Memorial Park

9.2 - Excellent 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center

9.4 - Excellent 7.5km

Tourist Attraction Beach access point

8.2km

Amusement Park Palace Playland

8.8km

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About

Higgins beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 14th place out of 28 beaches in the Maine region 92.5 km away from its center, the city of Augusta. It is one of the beaches of Cape Elizabeth settlement, just 5.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

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+17 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

3.7 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Cape Elizabeth • 5.4 km

Map of beach

Park Scarborough Beach State Park

2.8km

Park Ferry Beach, Scarborough, ME

3.7km

Restaurant Higgins Beach Association Clubhouse

9.6 - Exceptional 290m

Restaurant Shade

9.2 - Excellent 310m

Restaurant Higgins Beach Inn

8.8 - Excellent 310m

Restaurant Hank's

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant The Chart Room

7.2 - Good 3.9km

Restaurant Stern Seafood Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 4.4km

Restaurant Bayley's Lobster Pound

9 - Excellent 4.7km

Restaurant The Bait Shed

8.8 - Excellent 4.7km

Restaurant Emma's Eats

7.8 - Very good 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Pleasant Hill Preserve

9.4 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Crescent Beach State Park

9.2 - Excellent 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Black Point Community Park

8 - Very good 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Kettle Cove

9.6 - Exceptional 4.3km

Tourist Attraction The Eastern Trail

9.4 - Excellent 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Two Lights State Park

9.4 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Memorial Park

9.2 - Excellent 6.1km

Tourist Attraction Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center

9.4 - Excellent 7.5km

Tourist Attraction Beach access point

8.2km

Amusement Park Palace Playland

8.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

8.4km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

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Located at nearest locality

Cape Elizabeth • 13.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.5km

Scarborough beach

6.3 Pleasant

3.9km

Crescent beach

7.3 Good

8.4km

Old Orchard beach

7.6 Very good

10.3km

Willard beach

7.4 Good

12km

Bayview beach

7 Good

14.5km

Fortunes Rocks beach

7.3 Good

16.7km

Andrews beach

6.7 Good

20.9km

Goose Rocks beach

7.5 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Cape Elizabeth • 5.4km

Main locality of province

Augusta • 92.5km

Transport

Airport

PWM • 9.9km

Bus Station

Spring St + 25 Spring St • 8.6km

Train Station

Old Orchard Beach • 9.4km

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