Havent been here in a long time. Listening to the water coming in, feeling the sand in your feet. Seeing the Lighthouse. The Hotel Hampton Inn was wonderful the view was unbelievable. We will do it again.

The beaches are so beautiful! You feel like youre at the ocean because Lake Erie is so big! This is beach 9, I think, it was early morning about 9:30am so in was empty. It was so peaceful and quiet and there were so many driftwood structures that made it very natural and interesting.

My wife and I were there at the greatest time. It was our mini vacation for our anniversary and her birthday trip. We went camping in Grove City. It was sprinkling and Im not sure which beach we were on but we had it all to ourselves. The view was spectacular. The last time we were here there were a bunch of people, but with this pandemic it was perfect. Its a very nice park and a nice destination.

We go there often just to ride around the isle and sometimes take stroll along the shore.It so beautiful !!

Great all purpose trail we used to talk our dog. Trail on East side had a nice breeze and is mostly along the water. West side has waves and nice beaches which my wife loves to look for beach glass. We enjoyed visiting Perrys Monument as we are visiting from Ohio and have been to the Monument near the Battle of Lake Erie site. Really nice that they have designated sections of beach for dogs and if want to enjoy the other sections, just need to keep dog back by trees.

Ive been going to PRESQUE ISLE since the late 1960s when I went to GANNON UNIVERSITY. Its an amazing natural resource with significant positive financial impact on the Erie economy. Consistently rated as one of the BEST State Park Beaches in the NATION!! Often, rated as NUMBER ONE!!

Day trip to the beach with my family. Per reviews, we went to beach 11, which is the family & kid friendly beach. It was a little gloomy and when we arrived around 2:00p, people were leaving due to rain coming. It did drizzle, but for a short time. It was practically empty so we got to play on the sand and swim in peace. Cant wait to go back.

A wonderful place to visit, especially in the good weather. Beaches were closed, but even so, there are plenty of walkways to stroll around. A heaven for runners and cyclists. Bring your bike and enjoy miles and miles of perfect riding conditions. Plenty of parking space is included.

Over 10 Beach areas with lots of scenic places to stop and take pictures, ride bikes, fish, kayak, walk, drive.. whats not to like here? Its beautiful.

First trip to Lake Erie and Presque Isle State Park. Loved it! Park is quite large with a multitude of beach/swim areas and lots of other options for things to do. Seemed to be restrooms near every beach and adequate parking as well. Bike, kayak, canoe, and paddle board rentals are available as are boats but these are best reserved ahead of time as they tend to sell out. I highly recommend the sunset tour boat ride on the Lady Kate. It was absolutely beautiful watching the sunset from the water with an unobstructed view. Worth every penny! Will definitely return here in the future.

Spent the day here and it was absolutely beautiful! We had our own private section of the beach and enjoyed walking out the pier and to the lighthouse for pictures. The waves were like being at the beach and sounded exactly the same. What was even better was the food at Saras. We will definitely be back!!!

One of the best state parks in the tri-state area! Lots of great clean beaches and picnic areas! Easy to spend the day here! Beautiful place!

I have been walking, jogging, kayaking, swimming and of course driving in this nice and cozy area. State Park is pretty clear and a little windy. Coming and Enjoy.

The beaches are incredible and always clean and trash free. My wife says that she would rather come to this beach than go to the ocean beaches. The best part is that the park is so large that you can always find a spot on the beach where there is nobody around. And it is the perfect spot to watch the sunset.

Awesome area for recreation of any kind! Well patrolled by rangers and lifeguards. With alot of people we still found our own area on the beach. This is a great spot! Lets keep it clean and beautiful!

Great destination for kayaking, taking in the views on a bike or even a motorcycle! Anywhere you go, its truly beautiful, beaches and bathrooms were well attended for my handful of visits making this one of my favorite places. Definitely check out the Lighthouse

Whats her favorite place her favorite place to go on vacation its the best. Our happy place.

A beautiful and romantic isle. There were many people enjoying and spending time together. It was nice being there watching Fourth of July Fireworks, but there were a lot of mosquitoes, (I suggest you to use mosquitoes repellent on summertime). Go, pack your snacks and refreshments and be ready to spend some good time in this great isle.Tips:Free entranceFree parking

Great park for a stroll on the beach. I wish we had more time to explore. Will definitely visit next time we are in Erie.

I cant say enough about the views from this park. Its just beautiful all the way around. It was huge and very spacious. There are several beaches every so many miles apart which are great for families to enjoy, while still having your own space. Theres plenty of room for fishing and bike riding too. All and all, its an all around delightful area for couples and families to get out into nature and enjoy.

Just passing through the area and stumbled upon this great attraction. Had a picnic lunch, walked one of the many beaches, and saw the lighthouse. What a treasure!

Stunning. Lots of places to pull off and park. Walk the trails or check out the beach. Its beautiful during sunset.

Amazing place with beautiful beaches. Free parking, bike and boat rentals, plenty of restrooms. The lighthouse is a nice spot with lovely waters and driftwood. It truly does not get much better than this!

I had not been to Presque Isle in 30 years. It was just as I remembered which is a good thing. We stayed a bit away but we decided last minute. The beaches were awesome and the water was excellent

Perfect day trip get away. The beaches are clean and you can find areas that aren’t overly crowded. Facilities and life guards in the main swimming areas are nice, especially with little ones. Very quiet and peaceful atmosphere pace to visit, water is clean and clear.

An amazing park that should be a main reason youre visiting. Beautiful sunsets, plenty of wild life, and nice beaches. There are volleyball courts, trails, food stands, and plenty of parking. Whole peninsula is able to be driven around with many lighthouse and paths along the way. Take a break and go enjoy it.

We werent sure what to expect when we arrived, but couldnt have been more pleased as out-of-town visitors on a spontaneous week-away as a family of four!We rented a 4-person bicycle, we swam, we explored, we relaxed. Presque Isle has made its mark on our family and we truly look forward to visiting again!

Wow! What an unbelievably beautiful park. We spent the day biking around it today. Something like 10 separate beaches. Plenty of picnic areas. A real hidden gem of places to visit.

One of the best places to see in Erie. The park is great for a drive, walk, or biking. Put on some bug spray though as some areas may have lots of bugs. There are lots of locations to take amazing photos. My favorites are the roads.

So relaxing, very clean since many years ago when I was here! A ton of money was invested in the area,including the beaches! My go-to vacation spot!!

Absolutely had a wonderful time here, so much to see and do. It was beautiful and I loved riding my bike with my family around Presque Isle. The evening sunset was gorgeous and worth the wait...

Have been going here for years, to swim, walk the beaches, pick up sea shells, and watch the waves roll in. So serene and beautiful.

Wow! I love this state park. Its my first time visiting. There is no cost to enter and use this park. There are so many landmarks, restrooms, concessions, beaches, parking, flaring boathouses, geese, and hiking trails. I only planned to visit this park once during my stay in this area, but with my flexible schedule, Im going back tomorrow. Today we hiked 2 mile round trip to the North Point Lighthouse, walked Beach 11, and saw the tall Perrys Monument. Met a nice couple who found a painted rock hidden at the Perrys Monument Park area. Pretty neat. Not sure if the rocks are hidden everywhere throughout the park. There are so many bike friendly trails and there are fat tire bikes that you can rent. The tires are FAT. There are different activities like boating, fishing, etc... A great place for families. There are picnic tables throughout the park, and BBQ grill with huge concrete cylinders for hot charcoal disposal. So much history. In most section of the park you can see the Hammermill Three Sister Stacks across the water. Note that it can be windy in some area, particularly along the water causing the temperature to be cooler. Im glad I wore pants instead of shorts. This is a beautiful park. I likely will go back the next 2 days.

Its pretty. And I guess if this is the only beach that you know... its good. But im not sure we would have said this is like going to the beach. We did really enjoy kayaking in the state Park. Not a ton to see... but lots of fresh air.

It was gorgeous! My family and I had a great time. It was a little rainy but it wasnt too busy and there was a lot to see. The beach by the Presque Isle lighthouse was particularly pretty! Definitely want to come back :)

Its really clean ppl are friendly 11 beaches to choose from definitely have to check out the boat tours

Absolutely beautiful place to visit. I love this place and look forward to coming back every summer. We love kayaking and being beach bums and exploring the island

Good place to spent evening. Its has many beaches so one can find quite beach for relaxing and spend time with family. Lake Erie has its own beauty.

Relaxing, beautiful beach.The sand felt amazing.

It was beautiful. The bike trails are great. The Bay side is really nice. The whole thing is about 13.5 miles long if youre biking. Very pleasant. Mostly flat as well.

I love it here . I visit all the time w my family all my life xx

Beautiful scenery, the lake was great, & the house was in prime condition upon arrival.

If you like beautiful shoreline, diverse wetlands, waterfowl, and turtles, then Presque Isle should be on your list of beautiful places to visit. Lots of bicycling, roller blading, walking, picnicking.

If you are looking for a long weekend destination, look no further than PAs jewel of the north. My family loves spending time at the park. The biking, fishing, and beaches are wonderful and never seem to be overly crowded. We love it!

Excellent for a bay front stroll or easy bicycle ride. Park was in good order. Not all restrooms were open but enough of them are and located throughout the park.Be sure to visit Saras, but they close for the season on 9/30.

The North Pier is a gem! People fishing, walking and enjoying the view of boats coming in and out of the bay/lake. Quaint lighthouse at the end of the pier! A great place to get away from it all!

So incredibly thankful for this place. Growing up we lived at the beach during the summer and I love this place so much. Love going there for a walk or a run and of course for a swim

What a beautiful and well kept park. We loved the easily accessible beaches. Our dogs were very excited, as well.

Beautiful beaches on Lake Erie! Clean and very spacious! So much to see and do in this park.

Very beautiful place to escape. If you are big enthusiast of swimming, hiking, relaxing & more this is the place to be. ️

Beautiful, wish we had more time to check out more of the park. The area is well cared for, clean, full of history.

First time here had a blast. Looking forward to coming back.

Just drove around and found an open beach, was a cool, but sunny weekday, was not at all crowded, very pretty quiet and nice

Lovely clean uncowded beaches. Nice bike path, walking path. Kayaking , bike, & other rentals. kayak & boat launches. Pontoon tours & water taxis available.

Great place. Take the whole family and spend a few days. It was a nice surprise, very clean, well maintained and patrolled regularly. Fun time in our friends home town. Kids had a blast

We stopped here on the way home from New York. It was actually a great stop. On the shores of Lake Erie, the park has wonderful lake views, a light house tour, picnic area and more. Great for family outings or a day at the beach

Good people of Pennsylvania...Our first time at your park. We came to go swimming from Akron, Ohio. Not reading all your details, and observing many others swimming at Beach 10, we were asked to get out of the water. Repeatedly, people got out and again went back in. I did not get it.My question is could not the ranger have encouraged folks to stay at their park and swim elsewhere? I even asked the ranger why we could not swim. He said no guards. But we would have moved had he made us aware of other open swim beaches. Many people I talked to were also 2 hour drive from your park. No one seemed to know.Admittedly, this has been a hard year, and freedom to swim seemed a little more important. We want to support your rangers unlike many who reject law enforcement.We thank you for your service. We just did not know the ropes.Hope this might be of some help to you. BTW...the waves were fun and the beach clean.Sincerely,Linda Cox

Breathtaking views of Great Lake. Love this place a lot :-)

Beautiful park area in Erie PA. Worth checking out. It is clean and they have trails, beaches and everything youd want in a park. We got there late and just made a quick visit. Definitely want to spend more time here!

Beautiful and peaceful place to visit. They have several small beaches throughout, some nature, and a little history. We drive though and spent about an hour or 2 getting out here and there, but saw quite a few people riding bikes and would like to return some day to experience the park by bike.

Presque Isle is one of the locations to visit in the vicinity of cleveland. This place has nice atmosphere and freshness, one could find. You can plan an outdoor family trip here. The state park has barbecue setup where you can cook your own stuff and enjoy the sunshine near to the lake.We enjoyed playing in the lake eerie, and had sunshine in the park. There are cycle tracks to ride bike and witness the natural beauty so closely. It is mostly occupied over weekends in the summers.

Really nice place to spend a few days. The water was clearer than I expected but it was hit or miss depending on the beach. The ice cream shop at the entrance is really good. One of my favorite milk shakes ever.

My family and I come to the park every year its beautiful!

Its been a few years that we came here and Sunday during COVID didnt disappoint. It was crowded, but we still found our scramble up to the beach nook where we could set up an umbrella and enjoy the waves and sand. Usually driving around the island you can see all the parking lots filled up, but there are also beaches that are protected off by dunes that you can park along the road and hike up. We prefer this less explored section to avoid the crowds. That said, if you need a restroom, its better to go to the marked areas, in fact if you want to avoid poison ivy its a good idea to stay in the lots where they plant has been beaten into submission! This was the first time our daughter experienced the beach and sand and waves, so it was a special event for her 11 month birthday.

First time visiting and I am glad I stopped for the visit. I was able to get pretty close to the shore and relax for a few hours on the tailgate and listen to music. There are lifeguards on duty and they were friendly and offered information if you ask. Others eventually pulled up next to me to enjoy the beach and nice breeze. Definitely a scenic spot to check out!

Awesome getaway! If you dont want to make a trip to either ocean, lake Erie is an excellent substitute. Theres also tons of food and attractions in the area as well.

So beautiful even when I went in November. Great place for a nice little picnic or some photos

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What a great option to have in your own home state during Covid. Rules were enforced and most people were very good about social distancing. We visited beach 8 and beach 10. Beach 8 had better restrooms, but Beach 10 had better waves. We really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be going back.

Pretty cool place. Definitely bring water shoes. The beach is not your standard sand, lots of little pebbles. If your feet arent caliced it will hurt a bit. Overall pretty awesome though. Lots of waves. Stays pretty breezy all the time.

Absolutely LOVE Presque Isle! Bay on one side, Lake on the other. Trails, kayak rentals, lifeguarded fresh water beaches. Very family friendly! And dont forget to stop at Saras

Still the beautiful well maintained place I have always known it to be.

Great place to visit for a family or just want to get out and excersize and see some history. Also have bike rentals which is pretty cool.

It is a great place to hangout and spend a beautiful day with your family and friends. Must watch sunset before you leave in the evening...

Well used by locals and visitors..the park seems to offer something for everyone. Swimming beaches. Bike and walking paths. Boating and waters sports of all kinds Also stunning sunsets on Lake Erie. I love the lighthouses.

We always love visiting Presque Isle. You have to watch as you enter to see which beaches are open for swimming. Im pretty sure you can hang out on the sand on any of the beaches, but you can only go in the water on the ones with life guards, and like I said thats posted on a sign as you enter the park. And they will come and scold you and make you get out of youre in the water at a closed beach.

Absolutely gorgeous park on the shore of Lake Erie. One of my favorite places to go biking or hiking. Miles of beautiful beaches. Well maintained paved biking paths. Lots of great places to eat nearby. LOVE this place.

Beautiful park. Lots of relaxing things to do. This was my first time visiting and I will certainly return.

Awesome place for relaxation, entertainment, outing and for family gathering. I will like to visit again. Lifeguard are available in the beach. Natural beauty refreshes your mind and give you lot of energy.

We went to beach 7 and 8. Relatively cleaner beach and if you go farther from the parking, youd find more private spots to maintain social distancing.Absolutely magnificent views of sunset.

We are from the Pittsburgh area, and have been traveling to the peninsula since I was a child. Still LOVE the place. Beaches are beautiful, the scent of coppertone is in the air, water is clear and clean, take your beach blanket, cooler, fly a kite while listening to your favorite songs on the radio.Cant wait to get back-up there!!Conrad :)

Easy to take the beauty for granted when its in your backyard. We are very lucky to have this we shld start taking better care of it and in general.

Beautiful day at the beach. The bathrooms were very clean as well as they smelled of bleach like they were just cleaned. Everyone one the beach kept a safe distance from each other on the sand and in the water. I would definitely go there again we went to beach #8.

Love this place. Beach and beautiful walking paths

Absolutely beautiful beaches and overall park. The life guards were very diligent in very choppy waters. I noticed a ton of garbage on the beaches, however. I even picked up a fishing lure with 3 fishhooks on it! People really need to be more diligent in picking up after themselves! I didnt see garbage cans on the beaches, so maybe that could help.

A fun place to walk, ride a bike and bring fido

I simply love this park. I went about 2 weeks ago. I have been going there now for 3 years straight and I enjoy the bike trail. I love the lake and most especially; the beach.This is an outdoor gem for any outdoor enthusiasts.

This is a great little getaway not far from Pittsburgh. The beaches are always clean and there are plenty to choose from if one seems to be too crowded. The park is a great place for biking, fishing, swimming, or even just having a picnic. If you’re looking for a little piece of paradise in PA, look no further.

Love the Presques Isle State park Rode the boat from Perry Monument It was awesome and worth every penny of small fee can easily rent various bicycles boats and has l 13 beaches to explore..... Too much fun can also fish of course.. Extremely scenic so come prepared!

Long stretches of sandy beach. Easy access from Erie. Well maintained facilities. We spent a couple of hours reading on the beach with only sea gulls for company on a beautiful sunny day

Plenty of beaches to visit and a hot dog/hamburger joint on the way in if you want to grab a bite to eat. After the beach, theres a great putt putt course nearby (Harbor View mini golf) that the kids love!

This is one of the most beautiful parks Ive ever visited. Im thankful its right in my back yard. Whether you are looking for an amusement park, water park, to get some great food/ice cream, to go to the beach, to educate yourself about our local bio diversity at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, to go for a hike, or just to put your toes in the water and the beach and catch one of the worlds best sunsets, this park has it all!

Love this place. The kids have a blast playing in the sand at the beach. Which there are many beaches here so social distancing is easily maintained.

My first time on Erie beach and it was awesome! We brought a mini grill and kicked back. It was absolutely lovely. Even during a pandemic, it was enjoyable. Lots of space, good vibes and energy. I would definitely recommend.

Only 2 crowded beaches open with lifeguards, but several beaches open with patrols. Beach 9 was beautiful! We had a great day with grandkids!

Love the trees all around and the quick transition from them to the bay and beach. Well maintained. Beautiful beaches.

Beautiful sunsets. Best after a long day of work or school. Super relaxing and you get the best views. I fly kites here often too on Beach 1

If you live the beach you will like this. You can rent 4 person bike under a canopy and a water bike for two. Bring your own food.

One of my most favorite places to enjoy the beauty that surrounds us.

13 mile trail around the park is diverse (forest, swampy area, lakeside) and goes in one direction with the traffic. cool breezes from lake make it comfy to ride offer walk even when its hot. dont miss a vanilla/ orange sherbet swirl cone from Saras on your way out of the park!