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Willard Beach, South Portland

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#4 of 11 in Outdoors in South Portland
Beach · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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Willard Beach is a beach and neighborhood in South Portland, Maine. The beach, which covers 4 acres, used for swimming as well as commercial and recreational boating. Southern Maine Community College abuts the beach. Willard Beach is known for its views of Spring Point Ledge Light as well as island forts including Fort Gorges.
WillardFest is an annual one day neighborhood festival which began in 2012.
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  • By Hailey Y
    I’m wary of this place now. My puppy was shoved, screamed at and hit. He walked up a family and I guess scared them. I get Moms maybe don’t want a dog to smell her children but the whole family... 
    I’m wary of this place now. My puppy was shoved, screamed at and hit. He walked up a family and I guess scared them. I get Moms maybe don’t want a dog to smell her children but the whole family...  more »
  • By ThomasTCat
    We almost overlooked this beach, but our plane was leaving late in the day and we were looking for somewhere to explore for an hour or so. What a find! Plenty of ample parking on the street, a... 
    We almost overlooked this beach, but our plane was leaving late in the day and we were looking for somewhere to explore for an hour or so. What a find! Plenty of ample parking on the street, a...  more »
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  • By Aubree Duncan
    Great beach, but parking is a bit difficult to find on a crowded day.
  • By J Taylor 3194
    Great place to walk your fur babies and get a breath of fresh sea air
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Hidden gems in South Portland

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Fishing Charter / Tour
Fishing Charters & Tours
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Duration: 2 hours
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse ©
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Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse
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Duration: 2 hours
Bug Light Park ©
Park
Bug Light Park
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Maine Military Museum ©
Military Museum
Maine Military Museum
5.0
Duration: 2 hours

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4.8
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4.5
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