Joel's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Nice state park, with guided tours of the oldest lighthouse in operation on the Great Lakes.
54 locals recommend
Marblehead Lighthouse
110 Lighthouse DriveNice state park, with guided tours of the oldest lighthouse in operation on the Great Lakes.
Beach access, picnic areas, boat and kayak launch areas, hiking and biking
28 locals recommend
East Harbor State Park
1169 N Buck RdBeach access, picnic areas, boat and kayak launch areas, hiking and biking
Laid back island with a few bars and restaurants. Take the Kelley Island ferry which is right down the road.
93 locals recommend
Kelleys Island
Laid back island with a few bars and restaurants. Take the Kelley Island ferry which is right down the road.
South Bass Island is a world class resort with something for everyone. Take the Jet Express from Port Clinton or the Miller ferry from Catawaba.
135 locals recommend
Put-in-Bay
South Bass Island is a world class resort with something for everyone. Take the Jet Express from Port Clinton or the Miller ferry from Catawaba.
Lakeside Chautauqua
Maple AvenueLakeside is great to visit if you have children. It’s old fashioned family fun.
Amusement Park
Probably the best roller coasters in the world and a world class park.
314 locals recommend
Cedar Point
1 Cedar Point DrProbably the best roller coasters in the world and a world class park.
Food scene
Great chili dogs and soft serve ice cream. It’s right down the road.
6 locals recommend
Netty's Chili Dogs
9410 E Harbor RdGreat chili dogs and soft serve ice cream. It’s right down the road.
Good food and a full bar. In the summer they sometimes have live entertainment on their outside patio. Primary a family place, with homemade deserts and pies.
Marblehead Galley
113 W Main StGood food and a full bar. In the summer they sometimes have live entertainment on their outside patio. Primary a family place, with homemade deserts and pies.
Bruno's Pizzeria
726 W Main StDecent pizza and family friendly
Gideon Owen Wine Company
3845 E Wine Cellar RdNice place with good food
Canoe Club Wine Bar
5831 E Harbor RdWood fired pizza and a relaxing atmosphere.
JJ's Table and Bar
6982 East Harbor RoadCraft cocktails and upscale casual dining
The 'Que Barbecue & Brew
3975 E Harbor RdWaldo Peppers
4046 E Harbor RdGood food and drinks! Charter captain hot spot.
Crow's Nest
2170 N Buck RdBBQ place near East Harbor
Dave's Drive-Thru
7697 East Harbor RoadConvenient store/Pizza shop
Try the meatball sub, or the Italian sub.
Casa Las Palmas
Good Mexican food, super fast service.
Bar or pub
Local watering hole-nothing fancy, but the beer is cold and it’s a popular spot. Bar food is okay and they have outside seating.
Jamestown Tavern
902 West Main StreetLocal watering hole-nothing fancy, but the beer is cold and it’s a popular spot. Bar food is okay and they have outside seating.
Hidden Beach Bar
530 Hidden Beach RoadLive entertainment and cocktails on the water.
Cleats Club Seat Grille
6801 E Harbor RdWaterfront sports bar
Crabby Joe's Dockside
5927 Saylor StWaterfront bar with a limited food menu.
Brewery
Beautiful property and good craft beer. Food is pretty good too.
44 locals recommend
Twin Oast Brewing
3630 NE Catawba RdBeautiful property and good craft beer. Food is pretty good too.
Ice cream
Brown's Dairy Dock
706 West Main StreetThe best sundaes made with fresh fruit when in season.
Grocery
Erie Food Market
398 Erie Beach RdLocal grocery with a meat counter, beer, wine, ice etc.