Beach Ten in Presque Isle State Park is probably the best of all the beaches they have to offer…read more It does take a little longer to get to once you enter the park, but it is worth the wait, and travel. The view is spectacular, even on an overcast day. It is relaxing to sit in the sand and just soak up the sun. With Beach Ten being probably the nicest beach, it does get a lot of use out of it as well. There is enough space to stretch out, but do be mindful of the other people that may be there. Pros: Ample parking Picnic tables for use Lifeguard on duty most times Shower/changing amenities Cons: None There is a concession stand area if you find you want a snack while you are here. But you have to be mindful. The concession stand is not always open. There are eleven beaches I believe and each beach has this area available. They do kind of a rolling rotation of which stand(s) are open on what day. If the concession stand is not open a note will be posted to inform you what stand is open if you feel the need to get a snack. This area also offers vending options as well as a telephone to call for emergencies. A place to rinse off your feet after being in the sand. The restrooms are located here as well.

While putter around Barcelona in search of some smoked whitefish I clicked on my Yelp and Barcelona…read moreHarbor Pier popped up, so I decided to check it out. As far as the pier goes, it's nice but doesn't really amount to much and tends to be somewhat confusing because the pier itself is posted as being the "Daniel Reed Memorial Pier." It has a boat ramp and the area includes the "Sea Lion Project," the remains of a failed attempt at the recreation of an early English merchant sailing ship, some historical markers, some park benches, a nearby old lighthouse, a visitor station which appears to generally be closed and that's about it. As for the pier itself, well, it's just a nice little pier next to Barcelona Harbor on Lake Erie. The setting and area however are really beautiful and a part of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail. If you happen to be in the area or are in need of a boat ramp or just enjoy green park spaces its worth seeing but the pier itself and the Sea Lion exhibit certainly aren't worth going out of your way for. As for rating the pier, it's just a pier so, not much so Two Stars. As for the area and the beauty of it, all of Four Stars, so since I have to give a star rating, I'm giving it Three Stars.

The pier superintendent or employee associated with overseeing the Barcelona pier is one of the…read moremost antagonistic & verbally abusive individuals I have encountered in my life. His hostility and profanities directed at me while I attempted to photograph the historic lighthouse were unwarranted and appalling, to say the least. I walked the beach beside the pier when this individual aggressively approached me, ranting, raving and accusing me of trespassing, although there were no visible signs indicating that the lakefront property was prohibited from being accessed. I am not from the area and will not plan to return, due to how the state of NY and the town of Barcelona operate their unwelcoming and offensive tourist industry. When I asked this individual for his name he rudely refused to offer it.

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

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

A beautiful park just up from our Airbnb! The mowers were out so I'm assuming it was going to be…read morethere last cut of the year. Nothing like the smell of freshly cut grass. The autum leaves were all turning so we had some great photo opportunities! I bet this would be a fantastic place to have a cook out in the summer!

I've been bike riding around this crazy lake all day long. Morning, noon & night. I have yet to get…read moresick of how gorgeous it truly is!! *Insert Sir Edgar Allan Poe: In spring of youth it was my lot To haunt of the wide earth a spot The which I could not love thee less -- So lovely was the loneliness Of a wild lake, with black rock bound, And the tall pines that tower'd around. But when the Night had thrown her pall Upon that spot, as upon all, And the mystic wind went by Murmuring in melody -- Then -- ah then I would awake To the terror of the lone lake. Yet that terror was not fright, But a tremulous delight -- A feeling not the jewelled mine Could teach or bribe me to define -- Nor Love -- although the Love were thine. Death was in that poisonous wave, And in its gulf a fitting grave For him who thence could solace bring To his lone imagining -- Whose solitary soul could make An Eden of that dim lake.

Amazing sunsets. Amazing fireworks. Amazing people. This lake is beautiful and serene and amazing…read morein the summertime.

We visited on a Friday afternoon, under sunny skies, which soon turned stormy…read more The conditions were not ideal for swimming due to the changeable weather and the lightning strikes, but it was a totally mesmerizing watching the weather blow in. We splashed around in the surf, then headed for the car once the skies opened up! Will definitely watch the weather reports over the next few days and try to get back out there for some beautiful fall beachcombing. This is a nice clean little beach with no admission fee and no parking fee. Restrooms are easily accessible in the parking lot area and the beach is a relatively short walk across the bridge past some dunes and down to the shore. I recommend you check out the availability of a lifeguard before you drive out there. Our drive time was over an hour and a half only to find out that they pulled the lifeguards due to the weather.

Bennett Beach is a great day trip out of the metro, about a 45 minute drive or so down Lake Erie…read more The beach sits back a short walk from the parking lot. You have to walk across a bridge over Three Sisters Creek, and down a sandy trail past the dunes to get out to the water. The restrooms are near the parking lot, so best to use them before trekking out to the sand. Bennett is a good sized beach with a decent length of shoreline. I love walking in the sand, and Bennett has a good stretch to easily get in a mile or two if you walk up and down the public area. One side of the beach is clearly posted, whereas the other side is harder to tell where private beach starts. Anytime I've walked down near where homes are, it doesn't seem to be an issue. I love the beach. My husband loves to fish. So we end up at Bennett often because Three Sisters Creek keeps the hubs happy to cast a few, and I can head out to the shore. He hasn't pulled anything huge out of the creek here, but any day fishing is still a good day of fishing. He enjoys himself here. As long as you don't mind a bit of a walk from the car to the water, Bennett is a beautiful beach for swimming, strolling, sunning, and/or fishing. Hauling a huge cooler or a lot of gear out to the sand is a chore here, but once you're out there, it's well worth it.

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.

I have been going here for a few years now and the view is great! You get to see the Buffalo…read moredowntown city and the vast lake view too. The staff in the summer time is very kind. You need a pass for the summer season but it's only $25. I'd recommend for a good family time!