BEACHES
Huron
Lakefront Park and Beach
End of Park and Center Sts.
419.433.8487
www.huronparks.org
Beach, picnic tables, gazebo, playground, restrooms and fishing.
Nickel Plate Beach
Nickel Plate Dr. (off US 6)
419.433.8487
www.huronparks.org
Beach, picnic tables, playground, two sand volleyball courts and fishing pier. There is a nominal parking fee.
Kelleys Island
Kelleys Island State Park Beach
N. Division St.
419.746.2546
www.ohiodnr.com/parks
Beach, hiking trails, fishing, toilets, camping and launch ramp.
Marblehead
East Harbor State Park Beach
1169 N. Buck Rd. (off SR 269)
419.734.4424
www.eastharborstatepark.org
Seven miles of sandy beaches, picnic shelters, toilets, state park campground, concession stand, bath house and trails.
Port Clinton
Port Clinton City Beach
Perry St. (SR 163)
This sandy beach has a large shallow area and is across the street from Lakeview Park.
Vermilion
Main Street Beach
Main St. (off SR 6)
Beach and lighthouse.
CANOE/KAYAK RENTALS
Beachfront Motel & Resort Rentals
252 W. Lakeshore Blvd., Port Clinton
419-967-0387
Open Memorial Day-Sept 15: Mon-Thurs 9am – 7pm, Fri-Sat 9am – 9pm, Sun 9am – 6pm. Jet Ski, Hobie Cat and kayak rentals. Rates vary depending on rental and number of people. M/C, Visa, and Discover.
Kayak the Bay
Bayview Ave., Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island
419-967-0796
Rates for up to 2 hours: single kayak- $15/$20, double kayak- $25/$35, tubes- $10 for ½ day (+ $25 deposit), hard back seats- $5.
Lakeside
130 Walnut Ave., Lakeside
419-798-4461
Sunfish and kayak rentals are available.
Put-In-Bay Watercraft Rentals
South Bass Island State Park, South Bass Island
419-285-7544
www.pibjetski.com
Open daily 10 am-6 pm. Wave Runners: $50 per ½ hr for single rider, $60 per ½ hr for double rider. Kayaks: $15-$25 per hr. Pleasure Boats: $80 per hr. Fishing Boats: $30-$50 per hr. 4 to 8 hr packages available.
CANOE/KAYAK HOT SPOTS
East Sandusky Bay Water Trail
River Ave. (off Cedar Point Dr.), Sandusky
419-625-3864
www.ci.sandusky.oh.us
15-mile water trail around the East Sandusky Bay.
Kelleys Island State Park
Division St., Kelleys Island
419-797-4530, 419-746-2546, 866-644-6727
www.ohiostateparks.org
South Bass Island State Park
South Bass Island
419-797-4530, 419-285-2112
www.ohiostateparks.org
The Coupling Reserve
SR 13 (one mile north of US 250), Milan
419-625-7783
www.eriemetroparks.com
Canoes, overnight accommodations in train cars, and the historic depot space are available with advance reservations for groups.
DIVING
Explore the shipping heritage of Lake Erie’s western basin by scuba diving the multitude of shipwrecks in the area. Limestone ledges surround the islands and offer a variety of areas to explore. Who knows what you may find?
Dale’s Diving Shop
302 Meigs St., Sandusky
419-625-4134
www.dalesdivingshop.com
Equipment, supplies, service and instruction.
New Wave
1425 W. Lakeshore Dr., Port Clinton
419-734-2240
Equipment and supplies.
PARASAILING
North Coast Parasail & Water Sports
at Cedar Point Beach, Sandusky 419-627-2279
on Kelleys Island 440-315-3479
www.cedarpoint.com (keyword: parasail)
Experience the thrills of Wave Runner riding and parasailing on the beach behind Cedar Point’s Hotel Breakers or on Kelleys Island. Early bird discounts available. Park admission is not required at the Cedar Point location; however, a parking fee is. Reservations are required for Kelleys Island.
Put-in-Bay Parasailing
Boardwalk dock, downtown Put-in-Bay
419-285-3703
“Get wet” or “stay dry” rides from boats with “take-off” decks. Fun for all ages. Seasonal Operation.
PUBLIC POOLS
Commodore Perry Inn and Suites
255 W. Lakeshore Dr., Port Clinton
419-732-2645
Pool is open to the public for a $1.00 fee. Hours: 6am - 11pm.
Monsoon Lagoon Water Park & Family Fun Center
1530 S. Danbury Rd. N., Marblehead
419-732-6671
www.monsoonlagoonwaterpark.com
Affordable water park complex, including a gigantic aqua play center, tipping bucket, water slides, a lazy river, and an adult pool with swim-up bar. The family entertainment center has 18-hole miniature golf, bumper boats, NASCAR go-karts, and an arcade.
Soak City
1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky
419-627-2350
www.cedarpoint.com
Splashing fun in the sun, right next door to Cedar Point. Featuring more than a dozen twisting enclosed slides and thrilling body slides, a unique family adventure pool, mild and wild inner tube rivers, two special water spraygrounds just for kids, and Breakers Bay wave pool. There is also a hot tub, pool, and swim-up refreshment counter just for grown-ups, Splash Zone’s super-splashing bucket and play area. It’s the coolest way to beat the heat! Proper swimwear is required. Admission to Cedar Point not required, but parking fee is.
Vermilion Community Pool
4846 Pineview Dr., Vermilion
440-967-9071
Hours: Memorial Day - Labor Day weekend, daily 1 - 9pm.
WATERCRAFT RENTALS
Beachfront Motel & Resort Rentals
252 W. Lakeshore Blvd., Port Clinton
419-967-0387
Jet Ski, Hobie Cat, & Kayak rentals. Rental fees vary depending on ski and number of people. M/C, Visa, and Discover. Hours: Open Memorial Day – September 15. Weekdays 9am – 7pm. Weekends 9am – 9pm. Sunday 9am – 6pm.
Lakeside
130 Walnut Ave., Lakeside
419-798-4461
Sunfish and kayak rentals are available.
Lyman Harbor
1615 First St., Sandusky
419.625.9626
www.lymanharbor.com
Sandusky’s premier waterfront entertainment complex is making waves on Sandusky Bay! Dine overlooking Sandusky Bay and Cedar Point. Rent Jet Skis Memorial Day-Labor Day. Dance the night away in Jumpin’ Jupiter, a two-story nite club. Attend a live outdoor concert on the waterfront during the summer concert series. Book a trade show or schedule a private party or corporate event in the waterfront banquet facilities. Full marina and transient boat dockage also available.
North Coast Parasail & Water Sports
at Cedar Point Beach, Sandusky - 419.627.2279
at Kelleys Island - 440.315.3479
www.cedarpoint.com, keyword: Parasail
Experience the thrills of Wave Runner riding and parasailing on the beach behind Cedar Point’s Hotel Breakers or on Kelleys Island. Early bird discounts available. Park admission is not required at the Cedar Point location; however, a parking fee is. Reservations are required for Kelleys Island.
Put-In-Bay Watercraft Rentals
South Bass Island State Park, Put-in-Bay
419-285-7544
www.pibjetski.com
Snack shack, fishing & camping supplies, food, beverages, Direct TV, WIFI. Picnic packs for certain rentals. Open daily 10 am-6 pm. Wave Runners: $50 per ½ hr for single rider; $60 per ½ hr for extra rider. Kayaks: $15-$25 per hr.
The Coupling Reserve
SR 13 (one mile north of US 250), Milan
419.625.7783
www.eriemetroparks.com
Developed around a historic railroad theme, the Reserve provides small, non-motorized boat access to the Huron River, bank fishing sites, a wooded nature trail, picnic tables, grills, a sledding slope, cross-country skiing, and a grassy volleyball court. Canoes, the historic depot and overnight accommodations in the train cars are available for groups with advance reservation.
