Karen
Farmhouse by the Sea Guidebook

City/town information

Scarborough is the perfect location for enjoying beautiful Maine beaches, lighthouses, and trails. We are 2 miles away from Higgins Beach but just a short 12 minute drive into downtown Portland.
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Scarborough
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Scarborough is the perfect location for enjoying beautiful Maine beaches, lighthouses, and trails. We are 2 miles away from Higgins Beach but just a short 12 minute drive into downtown Portland.

Sightseeing

Our closest beach- just a 4 minute drive away. Best place to surf and watch the sunrise.
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Higgins Beach
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Our closest beach- just a 4 minute drive away. Best place to surf and watch the sunrise.
Small, calm inlet perfect for kayaking or small children. A beautiful place to watch sunset.
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Ferry Beach, Scarborough, ME
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Small, calm inlet perfect for kayaking or small children. A beautiful place to watch sunset.
A great beach for families and kids!
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Scarborough Beach
Black Point Rd
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A great beach for families and kids!
One of the most photographed lighthouses in the world! Just a 15 minute drive from the house.
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პორტლენდის მუზეუმი
12 Captain Strout Circle
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One of the most photographed lighthouses in the world! Just a 15 minute drive from the house.
A nearby hiking and biking trail. Make sure to take it all the way to Bayley's restaurant/ice cream shop.
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Eastern Trail Scarborough
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A nearby hiking and biking trail. Make sure to take it all the way to Bayley's restaurant/ice cream shop.
Head into downtown and take the ferry over to Peak's Island. Rent a golf cart or bike and explore the island!
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Peaks Island
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Head into downtown and take the ferry over to Peak's Island. Rent a golf cart or bike and explore the island!
Cool, outdoor concert venue. But on Thursday and Friday evenings they host "Summer Sunsets Live." This FREE event features food trucks, local beer and craft cocktails, and live bands.
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Thompson Point
Thompsons Point
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Cool, outdoor concert venue. But on Thursday and Friday evenings they host "Summer Sunsets Live." This FREE event features food trucks, local beer and craft cocktails, and live bands.

Food scene

Here are a few of our local favorite places to check out to eat!
Shopping,dining, and night life!
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Old Port
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Shopping,dining, and night life!
A casual seafood joint with the most spectacular views. Go early- the line gets long!
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The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights Rd
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A casual seafood joint with the most spectacular views. Go early- the line gets long!
Yummy take out spot for breakfast sandwiches, lunch or dinner. You can also find anything you need for a day at the beach including clothes, sunscreen, and wine or beer.
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Higgins Beach Market
82 Spurwink Rd
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Yummy take out spot for breakfast sandwiches, lunch or dinner. You can also find anything you need for a day at the beach including clothes, sunscreen, and wine or beer.
Our family's favorite place to stop after a day at the beach. Yummy soft serve ice cream and sundaes.
Harmon's Dairy Bar
Spurwink Road
Our family's favorite place to stop after a day at the beach. Yummy soft serve ice cream and sundaes.
Check out shade for a quick bite at their hot dog shack or have a nice sit down dinner...just a quick walk from the beach.
Shade
34 Ocean Ave
Check out shade for a quick bite at their hot dog shack or have a nice sit down dinner...just a quick walk from the beach.
Open Friday-Sunday. Great for take out breakfast sandwiches, homemade donuts and English Muffins. Also, fun for ice cream! Adjacent to the Pleasant Hill Driving Range.
Honeycomb Cafe
132 Pleasant Hill Road
Open Friday-Sunday. Great for take out breakfast sandwiches, homemade donuts and English Muffins. Also, fun for ice cream! Adjacent to the Pleasant Hill Driving Range.
A local favorite! A variety of homemade dishes and fresh baked dessert.
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The Good Table
527 Ocean House Rd
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A local favorite! A variety of homemade dishes and fresh baked dessert.
Great brews and food in a unique A-frame building.
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Nonesuch River Brewing
201 Gorham Rd
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Great brews and food in a unique A-frame building.