Cape Elizabeth, Coastal town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States.
Cape Elizabeth extends over 45 square miles along the Atlantic coast, featuring three state parks and numerous walking trails through protected natural areas.
The area was first mapped by Spanish explorers in 1525 as Cabo de Arrecife, later renamed by King Charles I after his sister Elizabeth of Bohemia.
The town maintains Fort Williams Park, containing Portland Head Light, where residents gather for community events and outdoor recreation throughout the year.
Municipal services operate from the town office at 320 Ocean House Road, with departments handling public works, planning, and community programs.
The Beach to Beacon 10K race starts at Crescent Beach State Park and ends at Portland Head Light, drawing participants from across the country.
Location: Cumberland County
Inception: 1628
Elevation above the sea: 19 m
GPS coordinates: 43.56361,-70.20000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45
Portland Head Light
6.6 km
Battery Steele
10.7 km
Two Lights State Park
1.4 km
Fort Williams
6.7 km
Fort Preble
9.7 km
Ram Island Ledge Light
7.6 km
Portland Breakwater Light
10.6 km
Harbor Defenses of Portland
9.7 km
Spring Point Ledge Light
10 km
Fort Levett
8.9 km
Casco Bay Bridge
10.1 km
Crescent Beach State Park
2.7 km
Winslow Homer Studio
10.5 km
Umbrella Cover Museum
10.3 km
Million Dollar Bridge
10.1 km
Hunnewell House
10.8 km
Hamblen Development Historic District
10.7 km
Higgins Beach
6.7 km
Harrison B. Brown House
10.7 km
Joseph Holt Ingraham House
10.8 km
Eighth Maine Regiment Memorial
9.9 km
Nathaniel Dyer House
10.7 km
Cape Elizabeth Light
274 m
Dyer–Hutchinson Farm
6.9 km
Hamblen Block
10.7 km
Seavey-Robinson House
7.7 km
Crescent Lodge
1.9 km
Portland Waterfront Historic District
10.8 kmReviews
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