We spent an entire morning here and could have spent longer if we had the time! The site is stunning. If you enjoy a little hike, park at the first parking lot (by the park) and take the short hiking trail up to the lighthouse. It was a beautiful walk with lovely vistas at every turn. The lighthouse and museum... more

This is THE place to go to get the best New England Light house pictures. more

Spent July 4th here with a picnic right next to the lighthouse. Beautiful scenery. Bring your camera! Explore the old buildings from a fort that was here in the past. Bring your kite and frisbee. Fireworks nearby in Portland at 9:45pm were nice. Great place to spend the 4th. Classic lighthouse. Probably one of the most photographed in Maine. more

If I could have stayed all day I would have. It was beautiful there, I wish we would have had more time, there were areas where you could picnic or just go exploring. it was a side trip for us and I wish we would have gone there first instead of last, by the time we got there the lighthouse... more

We visited Portland Head with our two grand-daughters and expected a "ho-hum, another lighthouse" reaction. After seeing the ruined mansion (a "castle" to them), climbing over the old artillery batteries ("clubhouses") and viewing the dramatic lighthouse with rocks marked to commemorate old shipwrecks, they commented that this place was "cool" and the "best part" of the trip. Lots of room... more

you see pictures of thie place everywhere. THe locals says its the most photographed lighthouse I believe them and see why!! If you visit the southern maine area totally worth the drive out to portland head light! Dont forget to take a picture! more

It snowed during my 2006 visit to Maine which made the area look so cool....The lighthouse was not open during our visit but we braved the weather and walked up to and around the lighthouse. You can also see Ram Island in the distance. A must visit! more

Portland Head Light is a must see on your trip to Portland. The park does not charge an admission fee and there are a few trails and well as picnic areas with fantastic views. We climbed down to a bluff on the rocks overlooking the light house to eat our brown-bag lunch and it was one of my favorite vacation... more

Most light houses you get to see from a distance. Unlike Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia, this lighthouse doesn't allow you out on the breakers but they are clearly visible from the backside of the Light House. Currently, they are open from June 1 to October 21 10am-4pm. There is no "entrance" fee to the park but a small charge... more