Guidebook for South Portland
Food Scene
Awesome fresh baked bagels, pastries and great coffee (get there early!)
164 habitants recommandent
Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StAwesome fresh baked bagels, pastries and great coffee (get there early!)
Within walking distance from the house, this is a great locals dinner spot. It's small inside so definitely make a reservation or call ahead - but the food is excellent and they've got a decent wine list as well as the ability to bring your own wine for a corkage fee.
73 habitants recommandent
Davids 388 Restaurant
388 Cottage RdWithin walking distance from the house, this is a great locals dinner spot. It's small inside so definitely make a reservation or call ahead - but the food is excellent and they've got a decent wine list as well as the ability to bring your own wine for a corkage fee.
If you like donuts this is the place to go! They are more of a sweet, light donut (so not too dense) and trust us...they are delicious!
They also have local baked breads, english muffins, cookies, made to order cakes & cupcakes, pastries and coffee.
There is seating inside, but it's best to take it to go and eat them on the beach or at Portland Head Light.
37 habitants recommandent
The Cookie Jar
554 Shore RdIf you like donuts this is the place to go! They are more of a sweet, light donut (so not too dense) and trust us...they are delicious!
They also have local baked breads, english muffins, cookies, made to order cakes & cupcakes, pastries and coffee.
There is seating inside, but it's best to take it to go and eat them on the beach or at Portland Head Light.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gorgeous sweeping views of the entire city - this spot is great for cocktails and appetizers. They do $1 oysters sometimes on Thursdays so check their website :)
Definitely get the lobster sliders - they are delicious.
Best at sunset for the views.
68 habitants recommandent
Top of the East
157 High StGorgeous sweeping views of the entire city - this spot is great for cocktails and appetizers. They do $1 oysters sometimes on Thursdays so check their website :)
Definitely get the lobster sliders - they are delicious.
Best at sunset for the views.
Absolutely stunning wine tasting room with excellent wines made here in Maine. They also have gifts, fine cheeses, crackers and wine for purchase (and they'll ship it to you).
15 habitants recommandent
Cellardoor at The Point
127 Middle StreetAbsolutely stunning wine tasting room with excellent wines made here in Maine. They also have gifts, fine cheeses, crackers and wine for purchase (and they'll ship it to you).
Sightseeing
A must see in Portland - iconic lighthouse with beautiful ocean views all around.
There are also walking trails and a beach to make a 1/2 day trip out of it and during the summer there is a lobster roll food truck there called 'Bite Into Maine.'
It's dog friendly as long as the dog is on a leash.
346 habitants recommandent
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleA must see in Portland - iconic lighthouse with beautiful ocean views all around.
There are also walking trails and a beach to make a 1/2 day trip out of it and during the summer there is a lobster roll food truck there called 'Bite Into Maine.'
It's dog friendly as long as the dog is on a leash.
Great way to experience Casco Bay - opt for the sunset cruise and buy your tickets in advance.
31 habitants recommandent
Portland Schooner Co.
Maine State PierGreat way to experience Casco Bay - opt for the sunset cruise and buy your tickets in advance.
Parks & Nature
Great place for a day trip. Take the ferry out to the island where you can:
Rent Bikes & Ride the island
Rent kayaks and paddle around
Enjoy the beach
Grab a bite to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner
176 habitants recommandent
Peaks Island
Great place for a day trip. Take the ferry out to the island where you can:
Rent Bikes & Ride the island
Rent kayaks and paddle around
Enjoy the beach
Grab a bite to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner
Great local beach, you can walk here from the house. It's dog friendly all year round but does have limited hours from Memorial Day to Labor day (before 9am and after 6pm only).
135 habitants recommandent
Willard Beach
Great local beach, you can walk here from the house. It's dog friendly all year round but does have limited hours from Memorial Day to Labor day (before 9am and after 6pm only).
The best beach for a full day beach day. Lots of parking (there is a small fee), they have bathrooms, a snack bar, lifeguards and a wide open beach with great views.
124 habitants recommandent
Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach RdThe best beach for a full day beach day. Lots of parking (there is a small fee), they have bathrooms, a snack bar, lifeguards and a wide open beach with great views.
Shopping
Motif's is a great clothing store in the Old Port who also carries jewelry, home goods, soaps, lotions, gifts, stationary, shoes and bags. If you are looking for something nice (and not touristy) this is a great place to visit.
Motifs
221 Commercial StMotif's is a great clothing store in the Old Port who also carries jewelry, home goods, soaps, lotions, gifts, stationary, shoes and bags. If you are looking for something nice (and not touristy) this is a great place to visit.
Portland Trading Co
83 Market StHigher end womens clothing; designer brands, denim, dresses, shoes, bags and locally made jewelry.
11 habitants recommandent
Bliss Boutiques
42 Exchange StHigher end womens clothing; designer brands, denim, dresses, shoes, bags and locally made jewelry.
Awesome fitness & athleisure store. They carry all the best fitness brands including Alo, Beyond Yoga, Spiritual Gangster, TASC etc.
Shift
83 Market StAwesome fitness & athleisure store. They carry all the best fitness brands including Alo, Beyond Yoga, Spiritual Gangster, TASC etc.
If you are looking for locally made food, candy, snacks & gifts this is the place to go!
Maine's Pantry
1 Union WharfIf you are looking for locally made food, candy, snacks & gifts this is the place to go!
This is outdoor shopping - and is a mix of full price and outlets including JCrew, Banana Republic, Gap, North Face, Patagonia, Ann Taylor, Sunglass Hut, Old Navy, Coach, Dooney & Burke etc.
This is also where LL Bean is located.
202 habitants recommandent
Freeport
This is outdoor shopping - and is a mix of full price and outlets including JCrew, Banana Republic, Gap, North Face, Patagonia, Ann Taylor, Sunglass Hut, Old Navy, Coach, Dooney & Burke etc.
This is also where LL Bean is located.
Essentials
Local grocery with just about everything you could possibly need including propane, wine, beer, liquor, flowers, pharmacy and bottle return.
280 habitants recommandent
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveLocal grocery with just about everything you could possibly need including propane, wine, beer, liquor, flowers, pharmacy and bottle return.
This is where the locals go for fresh produce, wine, fresh made sandwiches and meats. All locally grown - and fresh.
Wine selection is excellent and they do wine tastings on the weekends (call ahead for days and times).
13 habitants recommandent
The Farm Stand
161 Ocean StThis is where the locals go for fresh produce, wine, fresh made sandwiches and meats. All locally grown - and fresh.
Wine selection is excellent and they do wine tastings on the weekends (call ahead for days and times).
Great place for manicures & pedicures - it's affordable, clean, the staff is very friendly and they do a great job.
Annle's Nail Bar
62 E StGreat place for manicures & pedicures - it's affordable, clean, the staff is very friendly and they do a great job.
If you are looking for a personal trainer, small group training or excellent group fitness classes this is the place to go!
They offer group classes Tuesdays at 5:30pm, Wednesdays at 6:30am, Thursdays at 5:30pm and Saturdays at 8 & 9am. More of a HIIT workout - but the trainers there are amazing and you will absolutely get a good workout! Call ahead to reserve your spot.
Shift Portland Training Center
24 Preble StIf you are looking for a personal trainer, small group training or excellent group fitness classes this is the place to go!
They offer group classes Tuesdays at 5:30pm, Wednesdays at 6:30am, Thursdays at 5:30pm and Saturdays at 8 & 9am. More of a HIIT workout - but the trainers there are amazing and you will absolutely get a good workout! Call ahead to reserve your spot.
The BEST indoor cycle studio.
Their classes are fun, the music is loud and they ride to the beat of the music (rhythm riding). If you like places like Soul Cycle you will love this studio.
Reserve your bike in advance their classes do fill up.
6 habitants recommandent
Jibe Cycling Studio
20 Free StThe BEST indoor cycle studio.
Their classes are fun, the music is loud and they ride to the beat of the music (rhythm riding). If you like places like Soul Cycle you will love this studio.
Reserve your bike in advance their classes do fill up.
If you like heated Vinyasa flow yoga this spot is for you. Take Darcy's class - she's the best!
6 habitants recommandent
Portland Power Yoga
84 Cove StIf you like heated Vinyasa flow yoga this spot is for you. Take Darcy's class - she's the best!
CVS Pharmacy
510 Congress StLocal Drug Story & Pharmacy.
Entertainment & Activities
Awesome, brand new & very well done, bowling alley. They also have a rooftop bar with taco truck that's open spring - late fall and show movies up there and have live music (check their website for a schedule).
Definitely reserve a lane in advance, this spot is BUSY!
93 habitants recommandent
Bayside Bowl
58 Alder StAwesome, brand new & very well done, bowling alley. They also have a rooftop bar with taco truck that's open spring - late fall and show movies up there and have live music (check their website for a schedule).
Definitely reserve a lane in advance, this spot is BUSY!
If you like beer, getting a tour of a new city and trying local breweries and learning about Portland as you go then this is the tour for you! Super fun!
43 habitants recommandent
The Maine Brew Bus
320 Commercial StIf you like beer, getting a tour of a new city and trying local breweries and learning about Portland as you go then this is the tour for you! Super fun!
This ferry line will get you out to:
Peaks Island Ferry - detailed here as well - but a great day trip location!
Diamond Island Ferry - great for an evening trip as they do have overnight accommodations, a hotel (Inn on Diamond Island) w/ nice bar & waterfront restaurant. The ferry comes back late at night so you can easily have dinner & get back to Portland on the 11pm ferry.
**Locals Secret** Take the mail boat, it runs most days of the week at 2pm and it's cheaper than a tour AND you can bring your dog as well as your own beverages (like wine & beer with snacks). You won't be able to get off at any of the islands but you'll see all of Casco Bay and can enjoy wine & cheese!
87 habitants recommandent
Casco Bay Lines
56 Commercial StThis ferry line will get you out to:
Peaks Island Ferry - detailed here as well - but a great day trip location!
Diamond Island Ferry - great for an evening trip as they do have overnight accommodations, a hotel (Inn on Diamond Island) w/ nice bar & waterfront restaurant. The ferry comes back late at night so you can easily have dinner & get back to Portland on the 11pm ferry.
**Locals Secret** Take the mail boat, it runs most days of the week at 2pm and it's cheaper than a tour AND you can bring your dog as well as your own beverages (like wine & beer with snacks). You won't be able to get off at any of the islands but you'll see all of Casco Bay and can enjoy wine & cheese!
LL Bean offers 'Discovery Classes' with everything from Kayak lessons to archery, fly fishing school, guided hikes & camping trips. Awesome if you enjoy the outdoors!
270 habitants recommandent
L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StLL Bean offers 'Discovery Classes' with everything from Kayak lessons to archery, fly fishing school, guided hikes & camping trips. Awesome if you enjoy the outdoors!