Higgins Beach
About this place
Scarborough: fires, grills, open flames prohibited on all town beaches.
Good to know
Hours
- 7:00 AM–5:30 PMMay 22–Sep 7 · Parking enforcement and flush restroom access; May 22 through September 7
Fees
- Free per vehicleScarborough Resident Active Duty Military Pass
- Free per vehicleScarborough Resident Income Restricted Pass
- Free per vehicleScarborough Resident Senior Pass (age 60+)
- Free per vehicleScarborough Resident Veteran Lifetime Pass
- $5 per additional vehicleScarborough Resident Additional Vehicle
- $40 per vehicleScarborough Resident Season Pass
- $200 per vehicleNon-Resident Season Pass (limited to 350 total); SOLD OUT for 2026 as of 4/30/26
- $40 per vehicle, per dayPassenger cars and motorcycles; collected 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, May 22 through September 7
- $50 per hourHiggins Beach Bayview Avenue metered parking only; one-hour limit; 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, May 1 through September 15
- $50 per vehicleBus parking at Pine Point only, if space permits; daily rate
- $50 per vehicleReplacement pass for residents (lost, damaged, new car, rental car, or windshield replacement)
- $50 per vehicleTemporary pass for residents when vehicle is in repair
What's here
Location
Common questions
Can you grill at Higgins Beach?
Grilling rules at Higgins Beach aren't stated on its official page. Prohibited. Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Do you need a permit or reservation?
Prohibited.
Is there a fee at Higgins Beach?
Yes — fees apply. For example, Free per vehicle · Scarborough Resident Active Duty Military Pass. See the official page for the full schedule.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs must be leashed at all times; owners must clean up waste immediately; dogs must be licensed annually. Seasonal restrictions: May 15–Labor Day: No dogs 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, on-leash 5:00 PM–dusk, off-leash (under voice control) dawn–9:00 AM. Day after Labor Day–May 14: Generally allowed, must be leashed 1:00 PM–3:00 PM.
What are the hours at Higgins Beach?
Dawn to dusk, except Pine Point Beach remains open later for Old Orchard Beach fireworks viewing on Thursdays and 4th of July; 7:00 AM–5:30 PM · May 22–Sep 7 · Parking enforcement and flush restroom access; May 22 through September 7.
