Big Beach derives its straightforward name from being a larger beach access point in the Portland area, located approximately 1.8 miles from downtown among several beaches including East End Beach, Little Beach, and Willard Beach. This beach serves Greater Portland's coastal recreation needs along Casco Bay's extensive shoreline system.
The beach provides swimming, sunbathing, and beach activities for Portland-area residents and visitors exploring Maine's largest city's waterfront. The location offers convenient access to coastal recreation while maintaining proximity to Portland's cultural attractions, dining, and urban amenities characteristic of this economic and cultural hub serving southern Maine.
Portland dining includes Eventide Oyster Company for nationally-recognized lobster rolls and fresh oysters in the Arts District, Street and Co for upscale seafood cooked over open flame in the Old Port, and Fore Street for wood-fired seasonal cuisine featuring local ingredients and fresh catches from Maine's fishing industry.
