East End Beach-Portland

[sunlover2]

Is this beach worth a visit while stopping in Portland? Is there anything else worth seeing near it?

 

Anyone know the walking distance from cruise terminal to the beach?

 

TIA

[shipgeeks]

There is a lot to see and do right in Portland.  Have a look at some of the previous posts about what to do.

We've been there several times, and always enjoyed it.  I never heard of a beach in the area. 

[chengkp75]

East End Beach is about a mile (15-20 min) walk from the cruise terminal.  It is not a real "beachy" beach (more shingle than sand), and has become a bit of a pet toilet.  However, taking the Eastern Promenade Trail, which is about 2 miles long, and includes the walk to East End Beach, is very nice for views of Casco Bay and the islands.  Some very nice large, old houses along the Eastern Prom.  Shipyard Brewery is before the trail, and the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad is near the start.  Of course, going the other way from the terminal lands you directly in the Old Port, and downtown Portland, with all it has to offer.

[sunlover2]

1 hour ago, chengkp75 said:

East End Beach is about a mile (15-20 min) walk from the cruise terminal.  It is not a real "beachy" beach (more shingle than sand), and has become a bit of a pet toilet.  However, taking the Eastern Promenade Trail, which is about 2 miles long, and includes the walk to East End Beach, is very nice for views of Casco Bay and the islands.  Some very nice large, old houses along the Eastern Prom.  Shipyard Brewery is before the trail, and the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad is near the start.  Of course, going the other way from the terminal lands you directly in the Old Port, and downtown Portland, with all it has to offer.

Great info, very helpful. thank you