South Beach Resort

South Beach Resort Hotel and Cottages in Marblehead is near Cedar Point, Put-In-Bay and all the Great Lake Attractions!

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Local Attractions

Main Attractions

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Take our water taxi to Cedar Point, a five minute drive to the Historic Marblehead Lighthouse and Kelleys Island Ferry, and a ten minute drive to the Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay!

Cedar Point

Take our water taxi to Cedar Point! Cedar Point received the Golden Ticket Award for "Best Amusement Park in the World"! Cedar Point is a world full of fun. It is one of the largest amusement parks in the world.

Cedar Point

Marblehead Lighthouse

A guiding light since the early 1800's and an old Ohio treasure, the Marblehead Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse on the Great Lakes in continuous operation. The first Great Lakes lighthouse to ever have a female lighthouse keeper, it has even made an appearance on a postage stamp!

Marblehead Lighthouse

Put in Bay

Having been a summer resort for over a hundred years now, South Bass Island, or Put-in-Bay as it is more popularly known, has had plenty of practice satisfying its visitors, whether they want a quiet weekend getaway or an activity-filled family vacation – and we all know how practice makes perfect. The tiny two-by-four-mile island at the western end of Lake Erie packs a surprising number of activities and events for everyone into its small area.

Put In Bay

Kelleys Island

Come and see a fire breathing dragon, the scariest haunted house you will ever encounter, ride the fastest virtual roller coaster in Ohio, or get your heart pumping some more with a whirl around our skating rink. Visit our Winter Wonderland walk though in December.

Kelleys Island

African Safari

If travelling to Africa is too long of a journey for you, here's a less time consuming, cost effective way of gaining the same experience.

African Safari

Monsoon Lagoon

A storm is brewing over the shores of Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay, and no one, no one single person can avoid getting wet. Are you ready for splashtastic fun? It's Monsoon Lagoon Water Park with over three-hundred thousand square feet of pure, wet excitement.

Monsoon Lagoon

Lakeside

Lakeside is another great place to explore during your stay at South Beach Rresort. A one day visit to Lakeside can open up a whole new world in front of your eyes where you will get the chance to explore Lakeside's tradition, culture and many more activities.

Lakeside

Ohio Wines

From the Mountains in the East to the Islands in the West

Ohio's wineries are never far away. All along Lake Erie's North Coast, there is something for you. Be it a special event or just a lazy Saturday, Ohio wineries will make your day a delight.

Mon Ami

The Mon Ami Restaurant and Historic Winery is one of the oldest wineries in the Lake Erie Islands region. The winery is of further significance as one of the four large co-operative wineries which played an important role in the development of the region's wine industry.

Mon Ami

Firelands Winery

Firelands Winery has been a leader in the emergence and popularity of regional American wines. Consumers throughout the country are searching for high quality wines native to their region, and Firelands has responded by producing nationally acclaimed wines from locally grown grapes.

Firelands

Heineman Winery

Heineman Winery is a great place to spend a day…. Visit this one hundred and twenty year old family-owned wine-making business, take a tour of the winery and learn more about the 'how-to's of creating a high quality wine.

Heineman

On the Islands

Take a ferry to the Islands for these great adventures!

Put-in-Bay, Kelleys Island, Johnson's Island, Missdle Bass Island.

Jet Express

The Jet Express is a state of the art, fully customized and modern catamaran ferry, offering the smoothest and fastest rides across Lake Erie to Put-in-Bay and Kelley's Islands. The choice of vessels could be from the comfort of indoor, well protected and comfortable setting to thrilling open air rides.

Jet Express

Miller Boat Lines

If the beating of the waves and the warm water of the lake seem to be calling unto you while you are relaxing at South Beach Resort, there is something for your heart's desire.

Miller Boat Lines

Perry's Victory and Peace Memorial

This memorial was established to honor the veterans of the battle of Lake Erie in 1812. It stands as a reminder of the long lasting peace between the US, Canada and Britain.

Perry's Monument

Perry's Cave

Perry's Cave is a great family fun center. It is filled with excitement, adventure and learning in its core, making it a top candidate for a great vacation retreat for a family get away during any time of the year. Put-in-bay is located on South Bass Island located in Lake Erie's western Basin.

Perry's Cave

Glacial Grooves

Does nature seem to baffle you? Do you ever wonder about how nature has this extraordinary way of bringing beauty to form? Well if you are close to nature in your heart, there is an amazing place that you need to visit from your stay at the South Beach Resort.

Glacial Grooves

Kelley's Island Boat Lines

Kelleys Island Ferry offers the only daily auto/passenger ferry service to Kelleys Island with a short enjoyable 20 minute boat ride from Marblehead Ohio. Offering Great views o the Marblehead Lighthouse, Put-in-Bay, Cedar Point and the Lake Erie Islands along the way

Ferry to Kelleys

Johnson's Island

Johnson's Island is found on the Sandusky Bay, a 300 acre island on the coastline of Lake Erie. Once home to the prisoners, the confederates who where captures during the American Civil War.

Johnson's Island

Middle Bass Island

Aptly called Ile des Fleurs or Island of Flowers, Middle Bass Island with its serene atmosphere and breathtaking scenery is the perfect setting for an island escape. Slip away to this refreshing break from the real world for a few days and return feeling transformed.

Middle Bass Island

More Great Attractions

Wow! Thats not all, There are more great attractions!

Sandusky Maritime Museum

Boating has been an important part in the life around Lake Erie, and the Maritime Museum of Sandusky, gives you that golden opportunity to get first hand experience of all sorts of marine works.

Maritime Museum

Ghostly Manor

Come and see a fire breathing dragon, the scariest haunted house you will ever encounter, ride the fastest virtual roller coaster in Ohio, or get your heart pumping some more with a whirl around our skating rink. Visit our Winter Wonderland walk though in December.

Ghostly Manor

Fishing Charters

If fishing is your style, there are many options available to keep your heart racing while you relax at South Beach Resort. Located at close proximities, you have the options of different fishing and boating charters to suit your own style and liking.

Fishing

Birding

Birding Sites in Ottawa County are East Harbor State Park, Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, as well as local marsh lands.

Birding

Golfing

With the perfect mix of natural beauty and exquisite landscaping… man and nature working together to create every golfer's dream. A variety of challenges to choose from, all within easy reach and in incredibly picturesque views. The result is an unparalleled golfing experience.

Golfing

Area State Parks

Beaches, fishing, camping and a beautiful views of Lake Erie greets visitors to our State Parks. Close to the many recreation opportunities of the Lake Erie region, our parks offer a prime haven for Lake Erie visitors.

State Parks

Shores and Islands

The Lake Erie vicinity embraces fabulous vistas, historic sites, awesome fishing sites, and other attractions, both natural and man-made. One of the most popular vacation spots in the Midwest, it's simply packed with activities and attractions.

Shores and Islands

Marblehead Chamber

The Marblehead Peninsula is located a short distance from South Beach Resort and located in between Cleveland and Toledo. The Peninsula offers something for everyone all throughout the year ranging from a variety of restaurants to loads of opportunities for shopping sprees.

Marblehead Chamber

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