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Headlands Beach State Park

9601 Headlands Road, Mentor, OH 44060
(216) 881-8141
Ranked #2 of 7 attractions in Mentor
4.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Beaches
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Mentor, Ohio
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

This place is great, always activity and great sand and beach. Easy to get to and park, and fun to play volleyball, walk, etc along this area. More

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Northeast OH
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Great place to picnic, swim, or just walk along the beach. One of the best beaches in Northeast Ohio! Moved away and will miss being so close. More

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Highland Heights, Ohio
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

The beach is not as clean as Fairport Harbor, and it kills the feet to walk on the HUGE stones under the water! More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

It is a wonderful beach for Ohio. It looks just like the Ocean! More

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mentor
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

If your expecting a tropical paradise then dont go here. if your expecting a beach with lots of room and lake erie washing on the shore then you've come to the right place. More

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Kirtland, Ohio
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

"Headlands" is the only beach in the area that we enjoy. My sister and I are beach glass collectors and walk the beach there about twice a year. Once you get onto how to do it, you are hooked. Headlands has a huge beach to walk! More

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Chagrin Falls, Ohio
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

If you are passing through Ohio on interstate 90 take a break and visit the largest sand beach in Ohio. Take rout 44 north, near Painesville Ohio, and enjoy the beautiful Fairport lighthouse, the warm Lake Erie waters and the beautiful beach. Great for families, wind surfing, and sun bathing. Snack bars and beach houses. Enjoy lunch at Pickle Bill's... More

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Ashtabula OH
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

this is a wide beach and is life guarded. It boasts a long walking trail that we like to walk. It leads you along the beach, dunes and trees. Beautiful More

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Brunswick, Ohio
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

Not that being a best beach in Ohio is saying much, but it's definitely very well kept! It has designated areas with lifeguards as well as areas without. Very spacious and if you aren't the type to just lay out and do nothing you can take a walk to the lighthouse on the breakwall! More

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Mentor, Ohio
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

There is so much space on this beach -- even on a crowded day. OK, so it's not the Caribbean, but I have taken Europeans here and they are totally impressed with the size and quality. More

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