Long Island (Maine)

The Town of Long Island covers Long Island in Maine. It has a population of around 200 people. Seasonal residents causes the population to increase to over 700 during the summer. It seceded from the City of Portland in 1993 and became a town. The island became a popular tourist spot after World War II.

• Casco Bay Lines, 56 Commercial St, Portland, ME (ferry terminal), ☏ +1 207 774-7871, fax: +1 207 774-7875, info@cascobaylines.com. Ferry to all the major islands. 

The best way to get around is to walk or use a bicycle. You can transport your car to the island via the Casco Bay Lines, but it would be best to park at the ferry parking lot.

Long Island is a popular summer destination and is a 35-minute ferry ride from Portland.

• Long Island Community Library. Volunteer-run, open year round with Internet access and a wireless access point. 
• The Dodwell Gallery. Named in honor of James and Shirley Dodwell. Jim was known for his island watercolors. 
• Sandy Beach (South Beach). The island is known for its sandy beaches. There is a state-owned beach, and there is a privately owned beach. Please respect the rules on the private beach. 
• Town of Long Island Conservation Area.  

• Casco Bay Cruise. Take the ferry for an island cruise on Casco Bay. You can take a daytime, sunset or moonlight cruise. If you are going in the evening, be sure to take a coat or jacket as it will get quite cool on the bay during the evening and night. 

• Long Island Gift Shop. 1:30 - 4:30 Summer..  (updated Jul 2026)

• Byers and Sons Bakehouse

• Byers and Sons Bakehouse. Open seasonally, the Bakehouse serves beer and wine and pub fare. (updated Jul 2026)

Vacation rentals are available on the Island.

• ^{[formerly dead link]} Chestnut Hill Inn Bed and Breakfast, Beach Ave, ☏ +1 207 766-5272, CHSTNTINN@aol.com. Open year round. For guests' convenience beach wagons, bicycles and sand chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. $100-155 per night. 

• Portland