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Headlands Beach State Park

9601 Headlands Road, Mentor, OH 44060
(216) 881-8141
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Ranked #2 of 8 attractions in Mentor
Type: State Parks, Beaches
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Painesville, OH
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013 via mobile

This is a great park to walk by the water to flying kites! We have been going there for many years. Headlands has a great walking/bike path. There are picnic tables and grills so you can spend some time. It is the largest natural sand beach in Ohio. The state park really takes care of this park. Also there is... More

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Thompson, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

great beach , very clean , never any problems . The staff is on top of things , very family friendly .

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Cleveland, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

We like to stop here when visiting my wife's family in the Cleveland area. It's become something of a ritual for us. The beach is a little cluttered with debris, but this can also be a good thing. One never knows what one may find. We also enjoy viewing the lighthouse adjacent to the park.

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Mentor
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

I just miss real beaches, I lived New the Pacific ocean half my life, those are beaches, not this gravel sand, trash, dead fish mixture headbands seem to be. The water always smells terrible, and the crud floating in it is not so appealing either. If you are just there for some Sun, then it does its job. Other than... More

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Newton Falls, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

We visited Headlands beach when my children were small, over twenty years ago. My husband and I drove up to see the lake ( we both grew up on Lake Erie shores) and we were very imressed with how much beach Headlands has open to visitors. The lighthouse is picturesque too. We enjoyed a nice walk on the shore, and... More

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Kent, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

A real jewel. Expansive beach which is great for sports, walking, picnics, etc. Can walk to the lighthouse, hit the snack shop and enjoy the beach. Lots of parking, grills, picnic tables, restroom (which could use some regular attention). All in all a wonderful place.

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OHIO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

what a treasure this beach area is! if you cant make your yearly pilgrimage to the beach then this lil piece of heaven near home will get you through and then offer some of its own special charm! a bonus is the great food near by! hold tight to your hat on a those windy days and it will be... More

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euclid
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Awsome huge beach -- clean and beatiful in the 'warm' weather! Great to walk, hang out, or watch a beautiful Lake Erie Sunset!

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Bad Windsheim, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

I love this beach. The park seems to be at least decently maintained (in terms of lack of garbage). It's a nice place to swim at, and the breakwall is fun. The only thing that sucks is going there on a super windy day, since sand and wind are not a fun mix. When I'm up there, one of my... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2012

Wide and deep sand, no rocks and very clean....this is not what you expect on a Lake Erie Beach, and it is awesome.

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