Catawba Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Best photo opp? Aboard the ferry with Lake Erie as the back drop. A great place to take photos is from aboard the ferry to or from the Lake Erie Islands of Put-in-Bay or Middle Bass, Ohio.
Best photo opp? Aboard the ferry with Lake Erie as the back drop. A great place to take photos is from aboard the ferry to or from the Lake Erie Islands of Put-in-Bay or Middle Bass, Ohio.
Love the lake, it is always a great get away!
The ferry ride to Put-in-Bay is 18 minutes. Just enough time to soak up some sun and enjoy the company of your friends/family with a Lake Erie view.
Lilacs and other bushes grow on a rocky outcrop on Kelleys Island over looking Lake Erie

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Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

3 out of 5
2001 Cleveland Road Sandusky OH
The price is AU$189 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$189
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,060 reviews)
It was very nice and the staff was amazing

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay
Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts

Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts

3 out of 5
400 Sawmill Creek Dr. Huron OH
Stay at this beach resort in Huron. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
The room was clean and the ammenties were plentiful. The entire resort was beautiful.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

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Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts
Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH

Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH

3.5 out of 5
4600 Milan Rd Sandusky OH
The price is AU$238 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$238
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Sandusky. Enjoy 5 indoor pools, 2 hot tubs and free water park access. Popular attractions Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Everything.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH
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3 bedroom 2 bathroom house close to all tourist attractions

3 bedroom 2 bathroom house close to all tourist attractions

Vickery OH
Stay at this holiday home in Vickery. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area and Sandusky Bay are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
Host was very welcoming! And the house was clean as well. Would definitely come back!!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

3 bedroom 2 bathroom house close to all tourist attractions
Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point

Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point

2.5 out of 5
1 Cedar Point Drive Sandusky OH
Stay at this cabin in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and water park access (surcharge). Popular attractions Cedar Point and Cedar Point Shores are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (328 reviews)
Everything was excellent. The view was over the top. You can just walk across for the amusement park never had so much fun in my life. It was really really fun.

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point
Lakefront 3-BR Home Summer and Winter Getaways close to Sports Force

Lakefront 3-BR Home Summer and Winter Getaways close to Sports Force

Sandusky OH
Stay at this holiday home in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (135 reviews)
The host was incredibly responsive and helpful. The house had a lovely view of the sunrise over the lake from the Balcony.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Lakefront 3-BR Home Summer and Winter Getaways close to Sports Force
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Popular places to visit

When Lake Erie has enough ice, cities of ice fisherman gather at the Catawba Island State Park to head out towards Put-in-Bay to try their luck at ice fishing. Great bucket list experience for those who've never had the opportunity.

Catawba Island State Park

You can take time to visit Catawba Island State Park during your travels to Port Clinton. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Catawba Island State Park
old fisherman's wharf in Monterey California

Fisherman's Wharf

Explore the waterfront in Port Clinton with a trip to Fisherman's Wharf. Wander the lakeside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Fisherman's Wharf
A sign advertising the SHORESandISLANDS.com site.

Waterworks Park

Learn about the local history of Port Clinton with a stop at Waterworks Park. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Waterworks Park

Miller Ferry

Explore the waterfront in Port Clinton with a trip to Miller Ferry.

Miller Ferry

Catawba Island State Park Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Catawba Island State Park Beach during your trip to Port Clinton?

Catawba Island State Park Beach

Jet Express

Explore the waterfront in Port Clinton with a trip to Jet Express. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Jet Express

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