Portland Head Light

Portland Head Light is a lighthouse Cape Elizabeth located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (207) 799-2661

  • Website

    portlandheadlight.com‎

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    Lighthouse

Address

1000 Shore Rd (at Captain Strout Cir.) Cape Elizabeth , ME 04107 United States

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Djaniella D.

The most beautiful lighthouse view I've ever seen. Whether it's on a gloomy, rainy, or sunny day, I promise you that this view is worth your trip!

Al S

Truly beautiful landscape and ocean views . The lighthouse is iconic and unique. A must visit spot for all Portland tourists .

Kyle Bye

Spectacular views of Maine's oldest lighthouse . Do not miss if you are visiting Portland or the surrounding area.

National Car Rental

Take a drive and enjoy the foliage on the way to Two Lights State Park . Head down to Prout's Neck and grab a sweater to watch the sunset while sipping a cocktail from the deck at Black Point Inn .

Meg Farmer

Gorgeous scenery , could've stayed much longer. Trails for running around the park as well . A must-do in the Portland area.

Jenna Rose Robbins

I've seen more impressive lighthouses , but ya still gotta go, if only because of its fame. The park is worth a few hours strolling and playing in the surf .

Asher Kahn-Krell

Beautiful lighthouse and park . Make sure to walk over to the old fort and bunker and explore the tunnel .

Jon Darveau

Iconic. Incredible views that can't be beat. Hike the short cliff trail for the full experience

John Hankus

Absolutely gorgeous light house on the ocean. Stop in for nice views and history about the fort that used to be here for really long time.

Roy Harper II

When visiting on clear days, make sure to look around. You can see Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse (north). Just out in the water is Ram Island Ledge. To the south is Two Lights at Cape Ellizabeth.

Mathieu Sauvestre

Nice cliff walk on Casco Bay , with dramatic view on the lighthouse . Do it at the end of the day, just before sunset

Philippe Miron

This place is really really nice! Just point your camera and you will have an awesome photo. :)

Steph Schneider

Gorgeous! Bring a picnic to enjoy by the lower parking lot . Bring walking shoes to enjoy the paths.

Kevin Stuckey

a great place to scale rocks and there's a lot of tide pools to find crabs , periwinkles and more :)

Rory Parness

Come at sunset . You can't really see the sunset from here but the colors are beautiful and crowds have left

Maritza Spitler

Quick easy stop, great lighthouse , park , fort and views

Kevin Decker

It is a pretty lighthouse . I live the ocean in Maine splashing along the rocks

Madison Botelho

I live by the headlight and I can't describe how beautiful it is. It is a major tourist attraction , but it truly never gets old to the look at. Dont leave town without getting your picture next to it

Jonathan R

Beautiful vistas and lighthouse . Parking is $4 and plentiful.

James John (Jay) Cudney IV

Lovely lookout points. Easy parking . Park to walk around. Good place to visit.

Ronnie Roth

Beautiful, scenic outlook! Lots of great pictures and a very cute gift shop

Sabrina Majeed

Walk to the left side cliff walk for great views !

Jonathan

If you are going to see a lighthouse in Portland, this is the one. Beautiful.

Brenden Chandler

Very scenic walkway and interesting directional paths to get other viewpoints of the lighthouse

Smithsonian Channel

This historic lighthouse , the first ever erected in the state , was built in 1791 on the order of George Washington after a number of tragic wrecks in the Casco Bay . (From Aerial America) Read more

Terence Chan

Beautiful park , cliff walk and park !

Chip Harris

Portland Headlight could be the most iconic lighthouse . Do not miss an opportunity to stop by.

Cindy C.

This is the 3rd most beautiful lighthouse in the world. A must see!!

Ariel Morrison

The new walking trails & landscaping is awesome! There are usually food trucks there too

Ctine

Absolutely beautiful, bring your sneakers and camera to capture the beauty!

Max Wendkos

The views are gorgeous out here, but the lighthouse is just a lighthouse .

drew tarvin

Yup, it's a lighthouse ... And actually accessible unlike the Two Lights lighthouses .

emma tangoren

a quick 15-minute drive from downtown portland and 100% worth it.

mike popovic

Stand behind the wildflowers for a slightly different picture than everyone else is taking

Jess Michaud

Gorgeous view of the water and harbor . Huge open lawn for picnics or just to go read a book

Adrian

If you can go. Do it! It's amazingly beautiful.

Dave Lepkowski

The views are very friendly and awesome.

Allen Vogliano

This place is so picturesque its mind boggling!

Brian Sutow

Great views and a wonderful place for an afternoon stroll

Scott Thomas

Easily recognizable, Portland Head Light is one of the oldest, and most picturesque, on the entire coast.

Christopher Nason

A Maine icon !!! Must visit!

Alex Kasemir

Walking around is pretty but the lighthouse is pretty typical

Peter Robbins

Don't forget to see the old mansion and fort before you go.

Abbey Road Taxi of Portland

This is one of the most photographed light houses in the world, GO SEE IT!

Christine D

Nice fort, there is 2 others to visit around there.

Jeff E

Nice place to taking in the scenery, Maine at it's best.

Scott Jeffe

This IS Maine. No one should leave the casco bay area without having thier picture taken on the western side of the light. Magnificent photo op at an iconic location.

Mya Martin-Glenn

Great place for photo ops!

Spencer Lawn

I love this lighthouse !

Dan Bud

Beautiful view , even when foggy

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