{"id":57974,"date":"2020-07-03T07:41:38","date_gmt":"2020-07-03T11:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=57974"},"modified":"2022-01-21T17:28:21","modified_gmt":"2022-01-21T21:28:21","slug":"higgins-beach-maine-surfers-paradise-in-new-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/57974\/higgins-beach-maine-surfers-paradise-in-new-england\/","title":{"rendered":"Getaway to Higgins Beach, Maine: Surfer\u2019s Paradise In New England"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Higgins Beach<\/strong> is just a few miles from <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/57049\/portland-maine-food\/\">Portland<\/a>, but the surfer vibe is straight out of a Beach Boys song. Welcome to a laid-back coastal community loaded with yesteryear charm. Kids ride their bikes around town, surfers catch waves until night falls and the tides are a constant source of conversation. It\u2019s an easy-breezy, ocean-studded getaway and an idyllic spot for the last summer hurrah or an autumn weekend by the Atlantic. This pocket-sized town is perfect for carefree, car-free travels.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get Outdoors:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_69332\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69332\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69332 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Higgins-Beach-getaway.jpg\" alt=\"Higgins Beach getaway\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69332 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Higgins-Beach-getaway.jpg\" alt=\"Higgins Beach getaway\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Higgins-Beach-getaway.jpg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Higgins-Beach-getaway-350x230.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Higgins-Beach-getaway-696x456.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Higgins-Beach-getaway-640x420.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> Higgins Beach. Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/40646519@N00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe Shlabotnik<\/a> under License <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2.0 Generic<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Higgins Beach is known as one of Maine\u2019s best-surfing spots. A local crowd hits the water in the early morning and late afternoon. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackpointsurfshop.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Black Point Surf Shop<\/a> is your ground zero, offering lessons, boards, and wet suits to protect you from the chilly water. For SUP and kayak rentals, the friendly folks at <a href=\"http:\/\/higginsbeachmarket.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Higgins Beach Market<\/a> have got you covered. It\u2019s also the place to go for made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and hearty pizzas served piping hot and loaded with sharp cheddar cheese, mozzarella, and fresh toppings, for a delectable New England spin on this Italian classic.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Stay:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Wish you had a friend with an awesome beach house? The staff at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak.com\/Scarborough-Hotels-Higgins-Beach-Inn.110683.ksp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Higgins Beach Inn<\/a> is just as welcoming as your bestie. The 23 rooms in this historic property follow a minimalist thread, with everything you need to be comfortable without an ounce of froufrou. Sun-bleached colors, tiled bathrooms, and top-notch bedding are seaside perfection. It\u2019s casual comfort that feels as cozy as a cashmere sweater.<\/p>\n<p>Spend time on the front porch enjoying the gardens and lush lawn before you walk just a few steps to the sand and sea.&nbsp;The inn has beach towels and chairs, so off you\u2019ll go to enjoy the fresh sea air.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Eat:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/shade-scarborough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shade<\/a> is the onsite restaurant at the Higgins Beach Inn. The menu excels at just-caught New England classics like lobster rolls and fish &amp; chips. Creative fusion dishes such as shellfish stew in coconut broth are divine. Don\u2019t miss happy hour and its one-dollar oysters, perhaps paired with an apr\u00e8s-beach cocktail. The three-season enclosed patio is a delight.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get Here from NYC<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ride <a href=\"https:\/\/concordcoachlines.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Concord Coach Lines<\/a> from East 42<sup>nd<\/sup> Street to Portland in just under 6 hours. Catch a taxi or Uber in Portland and you\u2019ll be at Higgins Beach in 15 minutes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetblue.com\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JetBlue<\/a> flies to Portland from JFK in an hour, so keep an eye out for shoulder season deals.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/visitmaine.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visit Maine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo credits: Hayley Griffin.&nbsp;Video Courtesy of Visit Maine<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re searching for more tips on handling your gear &#8211; check out this post about <a href=\"https:\/\/porch.com\/advice\/store-water-sporting-gear#Surfing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to store your surfing board<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Higgins Beach is just a few miles from Portland, but the surfer vibe is straight out of a Beach Boys song. Welcome to a laid-back coastal community loaded with yesteryear charm. Kids ride their bikes around town, surfers catch waves until night falls and the tides are a constant source of conversation. It\u2019s an easy-breezy, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":57975,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[316,757,785,817,786,747,770,1938,969,364,781,774,794,798,799,1867],"tags":[21,381,293,143,483,120,125,299,11257,133,282,473,169],"class_list":{"0":"post-57974","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-weekend-getaways","8":"category-activity-2","9":"category-beaches-adventure-activity-2","10":"category-biking-adventure-activity-2","11":"category-boating-adventure-activity-2","12":"category-bus-2","13":"category-food-drink","14":"category-higgins-beach","15":"category-locations","16":"category-maine","17":"category-outdoor-dining","18":"category-restaurants-food-drink","19":"category-sailing-adventure-activity-2","20":"category-stand-up-paddle-boarding","21":"category-surfing-adventure-activity-2","22":"category-transit-type","23":"tag-beach","24":"tag-biking","25":"tag-budget-friendly","26":"tag-bus","27":"tag-family-friendly","28":"tag-family-fun","29":"tag-food","30":"tag-locally-sourced","31":"tag-maine-guide","32":"tag-outdoors","33":"tag-romantic","34":"tag-views","35":"tag-weekend-getaway"},"acf":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":57975,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/DSC_9979-350x198.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57974","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/50"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57974"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57974\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57975"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57974"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57974"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57974"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}