Toledo, Ohio Area Beaches

One of the most delightful parts of summer in Northwest Ohio is the number of sandy beaches that dot the Lake Erie shore, from Monroe, MI to Sandusky. Facilities vary at each location. Find out more about these summer fun spots.

Located just east of Toledo, the 1850-acre Maumee Bay State Park features a Lake Erie beach and a beach on the park's inland lake. Other facilities include a marina, ten miles of hiking trails, cottages, a lodge overlooking Lake Erie, beach concessions and restrooms and an 18-hole golf course.

Maumee Bay State Park

1400 State Park Rd.

Oregon, OH 43616

419 836-7758

Located at Marblehead, just east of Sandusky, East Harbor State Park features one of the nicest beaches on Lake Erie. The 1,500-foot stretch of white sand draws visitors from all over the state and beyond. Facilities include a marina, picnic tables, a concession stand, camping, and hiking trails.

East Harbor State Park

1169 N. Buck Rd.

Lakeside-Marblehead, OH 43440

(419) 734-4424

The 677-acre Kelleys Island State Park, located in the heart of Ohio's Lake Erie islands, offers a 100-foot public white sand beach. The beach here is more friendly to sunbathers and swimmers than those on nearby South Bass Island, which tend to be rocky. Other facilities at the park include camping and yurt rentals, boat rentals, fishing, hiking trails and picnic facilities.

Kelleys Island State Park

920 Division Street

Kelleys Island, OH 43438

419 746-2546

Located within the Camp Perry military reservation just outside of Port Clinton, the public beach here is part of the Camp Perry Lodging and Conference Center complex. The stretch of white sand is open from dusk to dawn. Facilities include restrooms and picnic tables.

Camp Perry Lodging and Conference Center

1000 N. Lawrence Dr.

Port Clinton, OH

888 889-7010

This small (10-acre) park sits at the tip of the Catawba Peninsula, near Marblehead and the ferry terminal. The beach is open during daylight hours, but there is no lifeguard. Facilities include restrooms and picnic tables.

Catawba Island State Park

4049 E. Moores Dock Rd.

Port Clinton, OH 43452

419 797-4530

Cedar Point isn't all about roller coasters. The east side of the Cedar Point peninsula features one of the best beaches on Lake Erie. The well-manicured stretch of white sand features resort hotels, a beach volleyball court, a beachside TGI Fridays restaurant...all just steps away from the rides and thrills of the amusement park.

Cedar Point

One Cedar Point Dr.

Sandusky, OH

419 627-2350

Located about 10 miles north of the Ohio-Michigan state line, along the western Lake Erie shore, Luna Pier features 4.5 miles of continuous shoreline with a public beach, hiking trails, a bathhouse, a marina, bike paths and picnic facilities.​​

Luna Pier Beach and Pier

Luna Pier Rd.

Luna Pier, MI 48157

734 848-6495

Located about eight miles across the Ohio-Michigan line one mile from I-75, the 1,300-acre Sterling State Park features more than a mile of sandy beach as well as seven miles of hiking trails, a boat launch, three fishing piers, and lakefront campsites.​

Sterling State Park

2800 State Park Rd

Monroe, MI 48162

734 289-2715

Located in Huron about one hour's drive east of Cleveland, three-acre Lakefront Park offers 615-feet of Lake Erie shoreline and beach as well as picnic tables, a playground, and restroom facilities.

Lakefront Park

Ohio and Park Streets

Huron, OH

419 433-8487