Photo of North Swimming Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of North Swimming Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of North Swimming Beach with long straight shore

Photo of North Swimming Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of North Swimming Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.3

Good

North Swimming Beach

Harbor Acres, United States

#15 out of 29 in Ohio

7.3

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Perfect for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Gem Beach • 2.1 km

Map of beach

American Restaurant Crabby Joe's Dockside

7.8 - Very good 1.4km

American Restaurant Crow's Nest

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Nor'Easter Club and Marina

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Bar Cleats Marblehead

8.4 - Very good 2.6km

Restaurant Rudder's Cafe-Catawba

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

American Restaurant Ørchard Bar & Table-Catawba

8.8 - Excellent 2.6km

Barbecue Restaurant Bogey's Smokin BBQ

9 - Excellent 2.7km

Bar JJ's Table and Bar - Lakeside Marblehead

9.2 - Excellent 2.8km

Bar Hidden Beach Bar

8.8 - Excellent 3.4km

Park Harborview Shelter

890m

Hiking Area Redbird Trail Trailhead

930m

Park Lockwood Shelter

1.7km

Park East Harbor State Park

2km

Park Great Egret Marsh Nature Preserve

2.4km

Park Cedar Meadow Nature Preserve

3.1km

Park Catawba Island State Park

4.5km

Park Bettinger Park

4.6km

Park Lakeside Gazebo

4.6km

Playground Playground

4.6km

Playground Train Station Playground

4.9km

Ice Cream Shop Purple Parrot Ice Cream Bar

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Grocery Store Erie Food Market

4.4km

Sandwich Shop Bluebird

8.8 - Excellent 4.5km

Ice Cream Shop The Whistle Stop

9.2 - Excellent 4.5km

Ice Cream Shop Coffee and Cream

9.4 - Excellent 4.6km

Ice Cream Shop Rime Time Curiously Crafted Pops

5km

Ice Cream Shop Brown's Dairy Dock

9.4 - Excellent 6.1km

Museum Liberty Aviation Museum

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Crystal Cave

9.7km

Amusement Center Perry's Cave Family Fun Center

9.9km

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About

North Swimming Beach is located on the Erie lake and it is in the 15th place out of 29 beaches in the Ohio region 178 km away from its center, the city of Columbus. It is one of the beaches of Gem Beach settlement, just 2.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

North Swimming Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Lakeside Beach, which has a rating of 7.6.

North Swimming Beach is located in Ohio within Gem Beach, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Located within the settlement

Gem Beach • 2.1 km

Map of beach

American Restaurant Crabby Joe's Dockside

7.8 - Very good 1.4km

American Restaurant Crow's Nest

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Nor'Easter Club and Marina

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Bar Cleats Marblehead

8.4 - Very good 2.6km

Restaurant Rudder's Cafe-Catawba

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

American Restaurant Ørchard Bar & Table-Catawba

8.8 - Excellent 2.6km

Barbecue Restaurant Bogey's Smokin BBQ

9 - Excellent 2.7km

Bar JJ's Table and Bar - Lakeside Marblehead

9.2 - Excellent 2.8km

Bar Hidden Beach Bar

8.8 - Excellent 3.4km

Park Harborview Shelter

890m

Hiking Area Redbird Trail Trailhead

930m

Park Lockwood Shelter

1.7km

Park East Harbor State Park

2km

Park Great Egret Marsh Nature Preserve

2.4km

Park Cedar Meadow Nature Preserve

3.1km

Park Catawba Island State Park

4.5km

Park Bettinger Park

4.6km

Park Lakeside Gazebo

4.6km

Playground Playground

4.6km

Playground Train Station Playground

4.9km

Ice Cream Shop Purple Parrot Ice Cream Bar

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Grocery Store Erie Food Market

4.4km

Sandwich Shop Bluebird

8.8 - Excellent 4.5km

Ice Cream Shop The Whistle Stop

9.2 - Excellent 4.5km

Ice Cream Shop Coffee and Cream

9.4 - Excellent 4.6km

Ice Cream Shop Rime Time Curiously Crafted Pops

5km

Ice Cream Shop Brown's Dairy Dock

9.4 - Excellent 6.1km

Museum Liberty Aviation Museum

7.4km

Tourist Attraction Crystal Cave

9.7km

Amusement Center Perry's Cave Family Fun Center

9.9km

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Stays nearby

1 accomodations nearby

3.5km from the beach

7.2 Good

Little Ted's Cottages

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Gem Beach • 5.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

4.5km

Lakeside Beach Lakeside Beach

7.6 Very good

4.8km

Catawba Island State Park Beach Catawba Island State Park Beach

6.9 Good

8.3km

The Shores Club Beach The Shores Club Beach

7.2 Good

11.9km

Waterworks Park Beach Waterworks Park Beach

7.4 Good

12.8km

Cedar Point Beach Cedar Point Beach

7.7 Very good

23.4km

Sawmill Creek Beach Entrance Sawmill Creek Beach Entrance

6.4 Pleasant

27.3km

Lake Front Beach Lake Front Beach

5.7 Pleasant

28.1km

Nickel Plate Beach Nickel Plate Beach

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Gem Beach • 2.1km

Main locality of province

Columbus • 178km

Transport

Airport

SKY • 18.7km

Bus Station

Cedar Point Camp Grounds Station • 12.2km

Train Station

Frontiertown R.R. Station • 12.1km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the North Swimming Beach?

The coastline of North Swimming Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at North Swimming Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the North Swimming Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the North Swimming Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.

North Swimming Beach is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the North Swimming Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the North Swimming Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the North Swimming Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the North Swimming Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of North Swimming Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on North Swimming Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Nor'Easter Club and Marina is the closest place located 1800 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the North Swimming Beach?

There are 57 places to stay in the North Swimming Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of North Swimming Beach include:

Little Ted's Cottages

How far is the North Swimming Beach from parking?

The North Swimming Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.