West Shores
OAK HARBOR, ELMORE, GENOA, PORT CLINTON
A birdwatcher's paradise. Relax and get back to nature, as you enjoy the hospitality of our many villages and communities.
Oak Harbor
Welcoming is the word that comes to mind when you visit Oak Harbor. This lovely town located on the Portage River features quaint shops, historic buildings, and…
Elmore
Take a step back in time! If you are looking for unique shops, antiques, historic sites, and beautiful gardens, then Elmore is the place for you.
Genoa
Several historic landmarks, some registered on the National Register of Historic Places, await visitors to this one-of-a kind village.
Port Clinton
Port Clinton is known for world-class fishing, miles of beautiful Lake Erie shoreline, boating, beaches, island ferries, shopping, and entertainment.
West Shores
Places To Stay
West Shores
Places To Play
West & North Shores
Places to Eat
LOCAL STORIES
FROM THE WEST SHORES
Like a Local: Kim Kaufman, Black Swamp Bird Observatory and Biggest Week in American Birding
Part of the Shores & Islands Ohio Like a Local series – Meet Kim Kaufman, Executive Director S&IO: Tell us about your business. Kim: Black…
Spring Into Group Tours
Spring is often thought of as a time of rebirth or reawakening. With events like the Biggest Week in American Birding and the reopening of many seasonal…
Places to Say "I do!" | Shores & Islands Ohio
Congratulations! All the love in the air has you thinking about your wedding. You’re getting married, but where to hold the ceremony and reception?…
Islands
Visit Kelleys Island, Put-in-Bay/South Bass Island, Middle Bass Island, and North Bass Island.
East Shores
Visit Berlin Heights, Birmingham, Huron, Milan, and Vermilion
Central Shores
Visit Sandusky, Bay View, and Castalia