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.
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
Presque Isle lighthouse, built in 1872, Lake Erie, Pennsylvania, USA; Shutterstock ID 482311393; Purchase Order: -
Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

3 out of 5
2001 Cleveland Road Sandusky OH
The price is £116 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
£116
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (1,064 reviews)
Free parking, friendly staff, small room family of 5 was very cramped would recommend upgrading to a bigger room.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay
Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH

Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH

3.5 out of 5
4600 Milan Rd Sandusky OH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £103 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
£103
14 Apr - 15 Apr
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! (1,004 reviews)
Staff were very friendly and kind! Clean property. Waterpark was good. A good balance of activities.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH
Comfort Inn Sandusky

Comfort Inn Sandusky

2.5 out of 5
5909 Milan Rd Sandusky OH
The price is £61 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
£61
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sandusky. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
Room was comfortable and spacious. Check in was fast and easy. There was an annoying buzxing sound coming from tbe jacuzzi. But otherwise, it was a pleasant experience.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Comfort Inn Sandusky
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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, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort are located ...
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
Minutes to Cedar Point, newly remodeled 4 bedrooms.

Minutes to Cedar Point, newly remodeled 4 bedrooms.

Sandusky OH
Stay at this holiday home in Sandusky. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
The host was prompt in answering my questions, clean home, plenty of dishes!!

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Minutes to Cedar Point, newly remodeled 4 bedrooms.
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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 waterfront.

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 lakeside.

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 waterfront.

Jet Express

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