Area Info:
Five minute walk:
Willard Beach (has playground, restrooms, snack bar, dog friendly hours-before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.-, clean white sand, sandy ocean floor great for wading and swimming)
Scratch Bakery (the popular nationally recognized home-style bakery/deli with the best bagels ever, everything made from scratch)
10 minute walk:
Fully equipped playground
Variety stores
Boutiques
Davids Restaurant (a local favorite)
15 minute walk:
South Portland Library
Otto Pizza (best around)
Fort Williams (historic Revolutionary War fort)
Portland Headlight, America’s most painted lighthouse
Beaches and State Parks within 20 minutes driving time:
Two Lights State Park (And don’t miss the lobster shack for some great fried clams)
Crescent Beach State Park
Higgins Beach (great surfing)
Scarboro Beach (great body surfing)
Ferry Beach State Park (great for small children)
List of recommended restaurants within 15 minutes driving time:
http://www.urbanspoon.com/c/259/Portland-restaurants.html
