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Greg Reid
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Last Modified: January 11, 2026

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Peaks Island Neighborhood Overview

Ferry Life, Golf Carts, Battery Steele

6of 20 Portland Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by: Casco Bay on all sides, with Diamond Passage and Little Diamond Island to the northwest, Portland Harbor to the west, Cushing Island and Ram Island Ledge to the south, the Backshore along Seashore Avenue facing Hussey Sound and Long Island to the east, Peaks Island Ferry Landing at Welch Street anchoring the north

📌Widely recognized as the place for: Golf carts, Battery Steele, Cairns, sea glass hunts

👕You can spot a Peaks Island local by: Xtratufs, a paint-splattered hoodie, island car, knowing every ferry captain, ferry terminal leaps

👍Locals live here because: Salt air, silence at night, neighbors who wave

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Ferry schedules control your life and every grocery run

✨The general vibe is: Artsy, sleepy, off-the-grid-but-not-really, summer circus

Lobster roll purists and sunset paparazzi

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Moving to Peaks Island - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Portland or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Portland guide for the big-picture view — or compare Peaks Island against other parts of the city in our Portland neighborhood guide.