Bathing Beach derives its traditional name from its historical use as a designated swimming location in Portland, serving residents seeking coastal recreation on Casco Bay. This beach reflects Portland's urban waterfront character, providing accessible beach opportunities for Maine's largest city's population and visitors exploring the metropolitan area's shoreline.
The beach offers swimming and sunbathing opportunities along Portland's extensive Casco Bay waterfront, with convenient access to the city's downtown attractions, cultural amenities, and urban infrastructure. Visitors can enjoy beach activities while exploring Portland's vibrant neighborhoods, historic Old Port district, and working waterfront characteristic of this economic and cultural hub serving southern Maine.
Portland dining includes Duckfat for acclaimed sandwiches and fries, Eventide Oyster Company for nationally-recognized oysters and lobster rolls, and Central Provisions for inventive small plates featuring local ingredients, serving the city's nationally-acclaimed culinary scene near the waterfront and Arts District.
