Title: Bug Light in South Portland - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Bug Light Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Bug-Light-Hotels.0-l6077242-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to South Portland](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-South-Portland.d6769.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in South Portland](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-South-Portland.d6769.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Bug Light Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Bug-Light.d6077242.Car-Rental-Guide)[South Portland Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/South-Portland.d6769.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Bug Light Tours and Activities ![South Portland, Maine, USA at the Portland Breakwater Light.; Shutterstock ID 688189870; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077242/9e21e6c2-f59f-4051-b33a-5b8df0503af8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![South Portland, Maine, USA at the Portland Breakwater Light.; Shutterstock ID 688189870; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077242/9e21e6c2-f59f-4051-b33a-5b8df0503af8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Portland Breakwater Light aka Bug Light. located in South Portland, ME near the campus of Southern Maine CC. The light was built in 1875 and represents the 2nd light here. The light was restored in 1989 and reactivated in 2002. The light is part of a beautiful park that overlooks the harbor. This area was once a shipyard used to build Liberty Ships for the war effort durring WW2. This is a great location to come to watch fireworks on July 4th, have a nice walk or have a picnic and watch the ship traffic. Technical Info: Camera: Canon 80D Lens: Canon 10-18mm Exposure: 3/5 second @ f/25 18mm ISO 100 4 stop ND Soft Grad filter ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6769/dd456893-50f2-4523-9eb3-2a8c2c248658.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Maine Lighthouse Tour: Bug Light. We didn't go visit this one, we were a little lighthoused out by this point but we got a nice view of it from Spring Point Ledge Light anyway. It sits on Bug Park, which is very popular with the kiting clubs and is always filled with huge, crazy, and colorful kites. #Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6769/48d1c807-d4c6-4fc5-b413-16a0da5163b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The tiniest lighthouse #autumn #fall #roadtrip #travel #adventure #colorful #vermont ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6769/731e9fdc-c845-49a3-b3c6-cbfb8fc56a2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Bug Light Activities [South Portland travel guide](https://expedia.ca/South-Portland.dx6769) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Bug Light Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Maverick Suites at 245 Newbury St](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89760000/89756300/89756238/2e7614de_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Maverick Suites at 245 Newbury St Back Bay CA $1,069 per person Mar 18 - Mar 24 found 2 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YTO) to Boston (BOS) 8.2/10 Very Good! (151 reviews) Room was clean and a good size. Location was perfect - walking distance to where I needed to be. Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025 ![Boston Harbor Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26200/26146/37dc487b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Boston Harbor Hotel North End CA $1,490 per person Apr 3 - Apr 6 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included Toronto (YTO) to Boston (BOS) 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews) Outstanding. Definitely the best hotel I have ever stayed at and I've been all over the world. The hotel room was perfect but what shined was the impeccable service. The Boston Harbor Hotel had an amazing staff who were personable, always available and willing to assist in any way. Truly a gem. Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Fort Preble featuring a lighthouse and a garden as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077244/925af1c4-f1df-4a98-8396-8ffeb63ce22f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Preble On the South Portland waterfront, survey the scene of the Battle of Portland Harbor, which is the only known Civil War conflict fought in Maine. [](https://expedia.ca/Fort-Preble-South-Portland.d6077244.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fort Preble featuring a lighthouse and a garden as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6077244/925af1c4-f1df-4a98-8396-8ffeb63ce22f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southern Maine Community College Walk around the campus at Southern Maine Community College as part of your travels around South Portland. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Southern-Maine-Community-College-South-Portland.d553248621555471470.Vacation-Attraction) ![Venetian Masks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326805/a40c28ff-3666-4127-9e73-3c730ec522a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lyric Music Theater You can enjoy a show at Lyric Music Theater during your trip to South Portland. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.ca/Lyric-Music-Theater-Ferry-Village.d6326805.Vacation-Attraction) ![East End Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326357/191640a3-578a-49c8-8b3c-7316c332da71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### East End Beach Swim in the Atlantic Ocean, stroll along the sand-and-pebble shoreline or enjoy a picnic with unbeatable views at Portland’s public beach. [](https://expedia.ca/East-End-Beach-East-End.d6326357.Vacation-Attraction) ![Built in 1807 this is the last remaining maritime signal tower left in the USA. Local merchants paid the owner a yearly fee and he would watch for the different merchant ships to come into Portland Harbor then would raise the flag of the merchant the ship belonged to so they would know their ship had arrived.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181420/fdad64e8-c3ed-4c19-b5b8-f7ec9d0c0b4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portland Observatory After visiting Portland Observatory, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portland. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its great live music. [](https://expedia.ca/Portland-Observatory-Portland.d6077226.Vacation-Attraction) ![Maine Jewish Museum showing signage and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327496/09ec1751-61cb-4ebe-a3fe-c2bbfd1bc55e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maine Jewish Museum Located in the immigrant-era Etz Chaim Synagogue, this museum tells the stories of Maine’s Jewish families and showcases Jewish artists from the area. 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