This was a cute beach and town to visit. Having to pay to access a beach is a bummer (looking at…read moreyou New Jersey), but I get it. Having to pay for parking on top of it is even worse. We went an hour-ish before sunset and the meters were off so that helped a bit. The beach area was packed and people were having a great time. The water was clear, trash free and we could let the kids swim without having to worry or constantly watch them. The facilities were being cleaned while we were there and it had a nice playground for younger kids. It was nice to watch the sailboats head out the marina on a beautiful day. The town was quaint and I can see why families like it. If you're looking for a cozy beach town, this seems to be a great spot. (We also had a chance to visit Lakeside Park Beach, Port Dalhousie and it's also another good option). I only took off a star because it felt like a bit of a money grab, but they're clearly putting effort into the beach and facilities so I can't complain too much.

Crystal beach is one of my favourite beach in Ontario!…read more Pros: Crystal clear water Water is not too cold Clean beach Soft fine sand Shallow water even as you go further in Calm waters Clean washroom Cute restaurants around the area Nice playground for kids Family oriented Ice cream shops for the kiddies Cons: Parking is so expensive at $15 to park all day. Used to be $10 precovid. To get in admission it's $10 per person it used to be $5 pre-Covid. This can get expensive with a large family Gets pretty busy in the summer time Smaller beach compared to the other ones in Ontario Restaurants are about a 5-10mins walk away so it's best to bring your own lunch and a cooler of drinks with snacks If you're looking for a clean beach and don't mind paying for the parking and admission this is the beach for you. I took one star off for the parking and admission. Otherwise 5 stars all the way!

Got to eat little lunch before it got windy and a passing rain! Still here in the car with only one…read morecar around

Must live in Hamburg, Blasdell and purchase a sticker for the year. Very well worth it. Beach is…read moreclean and security is well monitored. Sign everywhere warning you about having a sticker so stop bad mouthing the security people. Clean bathrooms and portable bathrooms up on the hill. Great refreshment stand and reasonable prices. Perry's ice cream too!!! Never over crowded!!! We are lucky to have this place

Very nice beach but you have to Wear shoes. A lot of broken…read moredriftwood. Parking was easy. They have showers to Rinse off outside.

Cleanest beach in Buffalo area. Feels like you're at the ocean. Sand is deep & any rocks are more…read morelike pebbles. Expansive view across Lake Erie. I have been sitting here all day watching the waves. Wonderful.

I love Hamburg Beach! It's $25 for residents permit for the year but well worth it for the…read morebeautiful sunset views with the city skyline and wind turbines off to the right. Many people gather at sunset do it creates a nice, family friend environment. There is plenty of space of recreational activities and ample parking.

We were traveling through the area and wanted to enjoy the local park and beach. These folks are…read morenot tourist friendly at all. There is no option for any general public parking at this one and only beach in this town. They will fine you $100 if you are not a local with a parking permit.

Stayed at Sherkston for the first time this past spring and my husband & I were impressed! Our…read moreplace was right on the water and we felt like we were further away than less than an hour from Buffalo. The golf cart was fun to get around quickly and the other perks like the live music was a fun on a Saturday evening. The 80's band was very good and entertaining! Dan & I also played mini golf and strolled along the beach to take in the beautiful sunset. We brought our yoga mats to relax taking a class beachside. Food trucks were also parked by the tennis courts which made dinner or lunch a breeze. We talk about this experience often and can't wait to return!! Also cute shops such as "The Pie Guy" and brewery is near by! Great spring or summer get away option from Buffalo!

The first amenities in your list is Free Parking. Yet, you are charging vacationers $50 for…read more"Unauthorized Parking" when they park the car at public washroom area. We never knew we need authorized to park at public washroom! Moreover, it's a resort and all vehicles went through security gate before entering into the resort. Isn't that Authorized ?! When we questioned about the infraction ticket, the receptionist brought our concern to head of security and she came back saying the head of security - Rob McDonald reduced the amount to $25. We asked why at first place we received the fined because we did not park at the owners driveway or roadside parking. There has no sign stating "Unauthorized vehicle will be fined" Or "No Parking" Or "Maximum 20 mins for parking" Or even "No overnight parking" whatsoever. We were told Rob had left. We told the receptionist we want to speak to him in person to get a clear picture what exactly we did wrong. We were told to come back next day. We went back to office 4 times in total during our 4 nights stay and Rob McDonald refused to see us as well as give us a valid explanation what exactly "Unauthorized Parking" means that he was charging us for. The unjustified reason given is not up to normal standard. On our last talked to another receptionist, she said we cannot park if there is sign saying "No Parking" or "Cart Only". We went back to the public washroom and took a video wanted to show Rob that there has no such sign(s) at all. Again, Rob is busy and the receptionist gave us his email address asking us to email him to schedule a time to meet to discuss our concern. We sent him email the same day around noon time and we have not heard from Rob McDonald even after we checkout two days later. The management is absolutely disrespectful and unprofessional like many other customers experienced. You cannot charge customers on something you cannot justify! To us, it shows they are so desperate to charge anything out of vacationers! We are new to the resort. In the welcome booklet, it says "Re-Book and get 20% off". We were excited and thinking of booking again (by extending few more days) until this incident happened. Until today (over a month), no email from Rob telling us what does it meant by "Unauthorized Parking" at the public washroom parking. Upon searching on the web, we realized we are not the first one who have been charged for parking at public area. We saw the management replies stating "We do not permit parking on the beach (for environmental care) or along the road (to avoid traffic congestion). Guests should park only in the marked lots."... What exactly does it mean? We did not see any "Marked lots" stating for CAR only ... we did see "RV Parking" and "Cart Only" ... It's reasonable to think the rest of the "parkings slots" are meant for CARS ... Right? If you do not permit to park on beach public parkings or roadside, why even put on parking slots divider / lines? It seems like another lame excuses. If you do not want people to park at public washroom or public area, you need to put up a sign. But again, its absurd people need to get permit to park at public washroom! We parked the car at the public washroom at around 11:40 ish am and the ticket was issued at 12:18pm!!! We are still waiting for Rob McDonald response. How exactly should vacationers knows where to park and where not to park when there has no clear sign(s) at public parking area? To Management, if you need, we do have video showing there has no sign or warning about parking at the washroom area.

My son and I wanted a beach outing during our weeklong stay in Niagara Falls, and this place fit…read morethe bill for what I was looking for. If you want something low-key and easy to get to this is the perfect spot. I was very pleased at how clear the sand was, perhaps they are using some kind of equipment to get the rocks and wood off the beach because unlike other freshwater beaches I didn't have an obstacle course to get to the water. The life guards were professional but not oppressive. It was a very relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. Would definitely come again if ever in the area.

This was my first time at Beaver Island State Park. Overall, this was a great park. The paths and…read moreroads are all very well laid out and everything was very clean. There was a bunch of disc golfers out and there was even a Dog Parade event here today too. So much green space and everything was great. Will definitely be back to bring my pup here before the snow comes.

Such a let down after they renovated it for 2 years…read more I used to love sitting at a table in the shade with my book and watch my family bring our dogs down there to play and now I can't even do that because the tables and chairs are gone and they build up the rock wall around the beach. The beach is still inaccessible there are giant cement blocks so it's not a straight shot down for a wheelchair and the grass around them is very uneven and hilly like ground for a wheelchair to go over and I got stuck in the rocks and had to ask people to help push me out, then on the way back to the walk way (video I posted) my wheelchair was going to flip. There are small simple things that they could have been done, I've been to other beach's that have strips over the sand/ rocks that wheelchairs can ride over. The building looks nice they added a small golf course. To me it seems like all they did was build the restaurant and build up the rock walls especially around the beach.

As summer 2026 is just ahead of us and I'm looking forward to going. But before they started the…read morenew renovations I would take my grand dogs and my dog there and play in the water. It's a beautiful location. Nice and private dogs. Love it. And I would go by myself and spend the whole entire day there. Relaxing. I have nothing bad to say about the place the way it was. Like I said, I'm looking forward to coming there very very soon and I will post what I think

Took a look at the park since it was a little nicer out and was very quiet. Another women was…read morewalking around and they were working on the road leaving the park sure is different without a crowd around.The lake was still frozen and little water at the beach line was a different experience in the winter

The is park is great if you want to have a picnic or grill out. However the hiking trails need some…read morework. Hard to find, and not very well upkept.

Lovely and calm beach! Highly recommend for a relaxing mini-break if you're looking for quiet and…read morethe sound of the waves. PROS: - There is no lifeguard and no swimming allowed, which means it's mostly child-free and thus has a much calmer environment than other area beaches. - I've visited twice (each on a weekday) during COVID and it's been not crowded and easy to socially-distance from the few other folks. - Immaculate bathrooms easily accessible from the beach. - Close, ample, and free parking. CONS: - More rocks than sand. if you're going to relax and watch the water, simply bring a camp chair and that won't matter. The rocks are really pretty, too! - No swimming allowed, so if you're looking to take a dip, head elsewhere. - Very little, if any, shade on the beach itself. Bring an umbrella.

The property is maintained by both the town and county. When you enter, there are soccer fields…read more They are used by a local youth soccer organization, so don't be surprised if it's crowded on a weekday evening during soccer season. Overall though, this park sits mostly empty. The property was formally owned by the Wendt family, but the county has not maintained the house, guest house, and stables. They are all Boarded up and painted white. I think in the 60s or 70s a restaurant operated in the main house. People come to this park for the quiet beach access. Between a cut in a hill, you can access the beach. It has twigs and stones scattered about. It's certainly not maintained or swept with a tractor. If there were any recommendation, it would be to sweep this beach with a tractor regularly, I think the park would really generate a lot more visitors. The bathrooms were in great condition and very clean. There is a mural on the exterior bathroom wall. And, this year, the county's bike-hike trail was entered through the park. You could travel to Bennett beach from there by using the trail. There are picnic benches. I was there recently where a small birthday party was held.