Trip planning · Ohio

Beaches near Cleveland — grades and where to stay

32 beaches within 50 miles of Cleveland, 32 with an A–F Beach Safety Grade. Compare water quality, then book hotels, condos and vacation rentals on the map.

Where to stay in Cleveland

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Graded beaches within 50 miles

11.9% over limit

Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Edgewater State Park

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2.8 mi · Grade C (Fair)

10.6% over limit

Lake County · Ohio

Fairport Harbor

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28 mi · Grade C (Fair)

9.5% over limit

Erie County · Ohio

Oberlin Beach

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43.3 mi · Grade C (Fair)

23.3% over limit

Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Wagar Beach

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8.3 mi · Grade D (Poor)

20% over limit

Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Parklawn Beach

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8.7 mi · Grade D (Poor)

23.8% over limit

Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Villa Angela State Park

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8.8 mi · Grade D (Poor)

24.4% over limit

Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Edgecliff Beach

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11.2 mi · Grade D (Poor)

22.8% over limit

Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Huntington Beach

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12.2 mi · Grade D (Poor)

24.3% over limit

Lorain County · Ohio

Century Beach

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23.9 mi · Grade D (Poor)

14.2% over limit

Lake County · Ohio

Headlands State Park (E)

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27.2 mi · Grade D (Poor)

13.5% over limit

Erie County · Ohio

Showse Park

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32.4 mi · Grade D (Poor)

22.3% over limit

Erie County · Ohio

Lagoons Beach

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35 mi · Grade D (Poor)

18.3% over limit

Erie County · Ohio

Heidelberg Beach

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40.2 mi · Grade D (Poor)

17.6% over limit

Erie County · Ohio

Cranberry Creek

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41.2 mi · Grade D (Poor)

12.8% over limit

Ashtabula County · Ohio

Geneva State Park

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44.4 mi · Grade D (Poor)

18.4% over limit

Erie County · Ohio

Nickel Plate Beach

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44.6 mi · Grade D (Poor)

22.2% over limit

Erie County · Ohio

Sawmill Creek

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46.6 mi · Grade D (Poor)

25.7% over limit

Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Clifton Beach

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7.4 mi · Grade F (Failing)

25.3% over limit

Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Bay Park Beach

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10.5 mi · Grade F (Failing)

25.9% over limit

Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Arcadia Beach

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10.7 mi · Grade F (Failing)

42.6% over limit

Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Columbia Park Beach

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10.7 mi · Grade F (Failing)

26.7% over limit

Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Moss Point Beach

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11.5 mi · Grade F (Failing)

35.8% over limit

Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Noble Beach

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11.7 mi · Grade F (Failing)

41.2% over limit

Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Sims Beach

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11.9 mi · Grade F (Failing)

26.7% over limit

Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Royal Acres Beach

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13.3 mi · Grade F (Failing)

31.8% over limit

Cuyahoga County · Ohio

Clarkwood Beach

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13.4 mi · Grade F (Failing)

48.4% over limit

Lorain County · Ohio

Lakeview Beach

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26.2 mi · Grade F (Failing)

28% over limit

Erie County · Ohio

Main Street Beach

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35.2 mi · Grade F (Failing)

32.8% over limit

Erie County · Ohio

Sherod Park Beach

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36.5 mi · Grade F (Failing)

39.8% over limit

Erie County · Ohio

Darby Creek

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37 mi · Grade F (Failing)

36.9% over limit

Erie County · Ohio

Beulah Beach

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39.3 mi · Grade F (Failing)

36.8% over limit

Erie County · Ohio

Lake Front Park

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45.1 mi · Grade F (Failing)

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

32 beaches within 50 miles of Cleveland are graded or under advisory. Compare grades in the list below before you pick a swim spot.

Hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Cleveland, Ohio are on the map below with live availability. Stay closer to an A- or B-grade beach if swimming is the point of the trip.

None of the listed beaches near Cleveland currently show an active EPA BEACON advisory on this site. Always check local health-department notices the day you swim.

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