The Lakeside Bird's Nest Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Nestled along the south shore of Lake Erie, our beautiful waterfront community is ideal for a relaxing daytrip, week-long summer getaway, or extended family vacation.
Our Chautauqua summer season, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, invites you to nurture mind, body, and spirit through purposeful programs in four Chautauqua pillars – religion, education, cultural arts, and recreation.
Lakeside requires guests and residents (between the ages of 5-89) to purchase a Chautauqua Pass and Auto Pass to enter the grounds during the summer.
Lakeside
Nestled along the south shore of Lake Erie, our beautiful waterfront community is ideal for a relaxing daytrip, week-long summer getaway, or extended family vacation.
Our Chautauqua summer season, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, invites you to nurture mind, body, and spirit through purposeful programs in four Chautauqua pillars – religion, education, cultural arts, and recreation.
Lakeside requires guests and residents (between the ages of 5-89) to purchase a Chautauqua Pass and Auto Pass to enter the grounds during the summer.
Marblehead is a charming little coastal village on the tip of the Marblehead peninsula.
It's claim to fame is oldest continuing use lighthouse that just celebrated it's 200th year!
There are parks scattered throughout the village, some on the lake with beautiful views of Cedar Point.
There are also many options for shopping, dining and, drinking and wine-tasting, most located right on Main Street, only a mile or so from the house.
If you are ready to explore Kelley's Island, there's passenger and auto ferry service right from Marblehead. The short 20 minute boat ride is the perfect way to see the lighthouse while traveling to and from the beautiful Kelley's Island.
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Marblehead
Marblehead is a charming little coastal village on the tip of the Marblehead peninsula.
It's claim to fame is oldest continuing use lighthouse that just celebrated it's 200th year!
There are parks scattered throughout the village, some on the lake with beautiful views of Cedar Point.
There are also many options for shopping, dining and, drinking and wine-tasting, most located right on Main Street, only a mile or so from the house.
If you are ready to explore Kelley's Island, there's passenger and auto ferry service right from Marblehead. The short 20 minute boat ride is the perfect way to see the lighthouse while traveling to and from the beautiful Kelley's Island.
Catawba Island is between Lakeside and Port Clinton. There is a state park with boat launches: https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/catawba-island-state-park, a ferry launch to Put-in-Bay: https://millerferry.com/ along with eateries, a winery, brewery and lots of natural beauty!
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Catawba Island
Catawba Island is between Lakeside and Port Clinton. There is a state park with boat launches: https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/catawba-island-state-park, a ferry launch to Put-in-Bay: https://millerferry.com/ along with eateries, a winery, brewery and lots of natural beauty!
City/town information
Our 2.5 by 5 mile Put-in-Bay, Ohio island is the crown jewel amongst the Bass Islands and is a true island in that you will need to take the Put-in-Bay Ferry to reach us. Once on the island, you will enjoy a wide variety of dining options, from casual to upscale, shopping, island adventure, and a slew of other things to see and do. Our Lake Erie Island walking trails and nature preserves are perfect for nature walks and sightseeing.
Our state park is an excellent place for a cookout or a swim in Lake Erie. Relax along the pebble beach or enjoy a picnic lunch with food from one of our fine restaurants. Stop at the Put-in-Bay airport for a ride around the island in a vintage Waco open cockpit airplane or hover high in the sky with a helicopter tour.
Lake Erie fishing for perch and walleye is some of the best in the United States, and anglers flock to Put-in-Bay from all over the Midwest to catch daily limits of these highly prized delicious fish. In the winter months, the ice fisherman and their shanties can be seen for miles on the ice harvesting their catch. Boaters enjoy the modern and ample Put-in-Bay docks with daily and overnight rates. Fuel service and mooring balls are also available. Visit https://www.visitputinbay.org/ for more information.
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Put-in-Bay
Our 2.5 by 5 mile Put-in-Bay, Ohio island is the crown jewel amongst the Bass Islands and is a true island in that you will need to take the Put-in-Bay Ferry to reach us. Once on the island, you will enjoy a wide variety of dining options, from casual to upscale, shopping, island adventure, and a slew of other things to see and do. Our Lake Erie Island walking trails and nature preserves are perfect for nature walks and sightseeing.
Our state park is an excellent place for a cookout or a swim in Lake Erie. Relax along the pebble beach or enjoy a picnic lunch with food from one of our fine restaurants. Stop at the Put-in-Bay airport for a ride around the island in a vintage Waco open cockpit airplane or hover high in the sky with a helicopter tour.
Lake Erie fishing for perch and walleye is some of the best in the United States, and anglers flock to Put-in-Bay from all over the Midwest to catch daily limits of these highly prized delicious fish. In the winter months, the ice fisherman and their shanties can be seen for miles on the ice harvesting their catch. Boaters enjoy the modern and ample Put-in-Bay docks with daily and overnight rates. Fuel service and mooring balls are also available. Visit https://www.visitputinbay.org/ for more information.
Located in the western basin of Lake Erie, Kelleys Island is a family-friendly vacation spot that has a little bit of everything. Our island is home to award-winning eateries, fun seasonal events and activities, beautiful natural areas, and more. Dine at an outdoor patio and sample some of Lake Erie’s finest perch and walleye. Visit our island winery to savor a sample or tasty meal. Enjoy a friendly round of mini-golf, grab an ice cream cone, or admire the architecture of the homes which have landed the entire island on the National Register of Historic Places. No matter how you like to vacation, you can do it on Kelleys Island! The ferry is less than a mile from the Bird's Nest! You will find more information on Kelley's here: https://www.kelleysislandchamber.com/explore-kelleys-island/
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Kelleys Island
Located in the western basin of Lake Erie, Kelleys Island is a family-friendly vacation spot that has a little bit of everything. Our island is home to award-winning eateries, fun seasonal events and activities, beautiful natural areas, and more. Dine at an outdoor patio and sample some of Lake Erie’s finest perch and walleye. Visit our island winery to savor a sample or tasty meal. Enjoy a friendly round of mini-golf, grab an ice cream cone, or admire the architecture of the homes which have landed the entire island on the National Register of Historic Places. No matter how you like to vacation, you can do it on Kelleys Island! The ferry is less than a mile from the Bird's Nest! You will find more information on Kelley's here: https://www.kelleysislandchamber.com/explore-kelleys-island/
Food scene
Marblehead Galley
113 W Main StGood food and drink, inside and outside dining. Just down the street!
Sloopy's is no longer operating the pizza restaurant in Lakeside on the corner of 2nd and Maple. It is now the Lakeside Pizzeria and will be open during the summer season. If you still need a Sloopy's fix, their location in Port Clinton on Madison is still open, and they are available on Door Dash for delivery.
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Sloopy's Sports Cafe
218 W 2nd StSloopy's is no longer operating the pizza restaurant in Lakeside on the corner of 2nd and Maple. It is now the Lakeside Pizzeria and will be open during the summer season. If you still need a Sloopy's fix, their location in Port Clinton on Madison is still open, and they are available on Door Dash for delivery.
Start the day with homemade donuts and end with local favorite Toft's ice cream! In between you can enjoy great burgers and homemade favorites. Located in Lakeside, so you'll need a pass. They are only open in the summer and only take cash (ATM on premises)!
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The Patio Restaurant
182 Walnut AveStart the day with homemade donuts and end with local favorite Toft's ice cream! In between you can enjoy great burgers and homemade favorites. Located in Lakeside, so you'll need a pass. They are only open in the summer and only take cash (ATM on premises)!
Great food, yummy drinks, live entertainment and spacious indoor and outdoor seating! Just past East Harbor State Park almost at the tip of State Rte. 269.
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Crow's Nest
2170 N Buck RdGreat food, yummy drinks, live entertainment and spacious indoor and outdoor seating! Just past East Harbor State Park almost at the tip of State Rte. 269.
You may remember this as Mon Ami winery on Catawba Island. I was upset when they took over, but I have to admit I love the changes the new owners have made! Yummy food, always delicious wine! Really nice and open now, a fun place to just hang out or eat and then hang out. Kids would likely be bored, but great place for adults to relax!
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Gideon Owen Wine Company
3845 E Wine Cellar RdYou may remember this as Mon Ami winery on Catawba Island. I was upset when they took over, but I have to admit I love the changes the new owners have made! Yummy food, always delicious wine! Really nice and open now, a fun place to just hang out or eat and then hang out. Kids would likely be bored, but great place for adults to relax!
Long known by locals as one of the best places around for a perch sandwich. Huge menu available so there's something for everyone!
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Jolly Rogers Seafood House
1715 E Perry StLong known by locals as one of the best places around for a perch sandwich. Huge menu available so there's something for everyone!
Upscale dining with beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. Nice, bougie farm market next door!
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The Orchard Restaurant & Bar
3266 Northeast Catawba RoadUpscale dining with beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. Nice, bougie farm market next door!
Yummy ice cream treat, within walking distant. Between the house and the ferry dock!
Brown's Dairy Dock
706 West Main StreetYummy ice cream treat, within walking distant. Between the house and the ferry dock!
Homemade coffee, pastries, quiches and fruit. Great way to start your day, also a short walk from the house!
Victory Coffee & Company
724 West Main StreetHomemade coffee, pastries, quiches and fruit. Great way to start your day, also a short walk from the house!
You won't find a more beautiful view than from the dining room at the Hotel Lakeside. Located inside Lakeside, open this year for breakfast, lunch and dinner under new management!
Hotel Lakeside Dining Room
236 Walnut AvenueYou won't find a more beautiful view than from the dining room at the Hotel Lakeside. Located inside Lakeside, open this year for breakfast, lunch and dinner under new management!
The best chili dogs (get 'em loaded), fries and shakes and icees! Eat on a picnic table out back or take to go!
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Netty's Chili Dogs
9410 E Harbor RdThe best chili dogs (get 'em loaded), fries and shakes and icees! Eat on a picnic table out back or take to go!
Beautiful views of marina with inside and outside seating. Often has entertainment and is well known for wings and other bar food and drinks. Located at Skipper Bud's marina.
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Cleats Club Seat Grille
6801 E Harbor RdBeautiful views of marina with inside and outside seating. Often has entertainment and is well known for wings and other bar food and drinks. Located at Skipper Bud's marina.
Offers new American cuisine and a craft cocktail bar giving you a chance to explore new styles of food from different parts of the world mixed with local tastes. Mostly everything is sourced locally and prepared in house.
JJ's Table and Bar
Offers new American cuisine and a craft cocktail bar giving you a chance to explore new styles of food from different parts of the world mixed with local tastes. Mostly everything is sourced locally and prepared in house.
Sightseeing
According to many, the best amusement park in the world! And likely the only one that will make you feel like you're about to go in the lake as you come down the rollercoaster hills! Take a left from the house and drive around the peninsula to get a view across the bay before you go! Many local businesses offer discount tickets.
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Cedar Point
1 Cedar Point DrAccording to many, the best amusement park in the world! And likely the only one that will make you feel like you're about to go in the lake as you come down the rollercoaster hills! Take a left from the house and drive around the peninsula to get a view across the bay before you go! Many local businesses offer discount tickets.
East Harbor State Park, free admission to the beach, bike trails, boat launch and hiking trails. Beach is perfect for young kids as the water is shallow and waves are little. The size of the beach changes as the lake water level changes.
East Harbor State Park
East Harbor State ParkEast Harbor State Park, free admission to the beach, bike trails, boat launch and hiking trails. Beach is perfect for young kids as the water is shallow and waves are little. The size of the beach changes as the lake water level changes.
Local waterpark with lazy river, kids water park, slides, go karts, bumper boats, petting zoo and food. Fun day for all ages, discounted tickets often available at local merchants and groupon.
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The Watering Hole Safari og Waterpark (Monsoon Lagoon)
1530 S Danbury RdLocal waterpark with lazy river, kids water park, slides, go karts, bumper boats, petting zoo and food. Fun day for all ages, discounted tickets often available at local merchants and groupon.
Just a quick drive through downtown Marblehead and you will be at the beautiful Marblehead lighthouse, the oldest working light house on the Great Lakes. Stop for a visit and take advantage of some fun events celebrating her 200th anniversary this summer!
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Marblehead Lighthouse
Just a quick drive through downtown Marblehead and you will be at the beautiful Marblehead lighthouse, the oldest working light house on the Great Lakes. Stop for a visit and take advantage of some fun events celebrating her 200th anniversary this summer!
Matty Gs Jet Ski Rentals LLC
8620 East Bayshore RoadRide a jet ski in the bay!
Wineries and Bars
Local winery with good wines and fun entertainment. Inside and outside seating. Great place to spend an afternoon!
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Red Fern Inn
111 W Main StLocal winery with good wines and fun entertainment. Inside and outside seating. Great place to spend an afternoon!
Hang out with the locals! Old school corner bar, now with outside seating, good and entertainment. You can walk home, if you need to!
Jamestown Tavern
902 West Main StreetHang out with the locals! Old school corner bar, now with outside seating, good and entertainment. You can walk home, if you need to!
Wee Willy's
302 West Main StreetAnother local watering hole. Food, drink and fun in downtown Marblehead.
The Gristmill
Boating and Fishing
Mazurik's Access just down the street (turn left onto Rte. 163, turn right onto Erie Beach Rd., turn left on North Shore Dr. It will be just down the road on the right). Free state boat launch.
Mazurik Boat Access
8957 N Shore BlvdMazurik's Access just down the street (turn left onto Rte. 163, turn right onto Erie Beach Rd., turn left on North Shore Dr. It will be just down the road on the right). Free state boat launch.
Local fish cleaning shop. Get your fish cleaned and ask for tips on tomorrow's fishing trip!
Marblehead Fish Cleaning
369 Bridge RoadLocal fish cleaning shop. Get your fish cleaned and ask for tips on tomorrow's fishing trip!
Local bait and tackle shop. Great place to get your gear and also find local fishing charters.
Hi Way Bait & Tackle
7006 East Harbor RoadLocal bait and tackle shop. Great place to get your gear and also find local fishing charters.
Shopping
Our favorite little shop on the peninsula! Grab a shopping pass and visit the downtown Lakeside store!
Miss Mercedes
203 West 2nd StreetOur favorite little shop on the peninsula! Grab a shopping pass and visit the downtown Lakeside store!
Another favorite for Marblehead/Lakeside souvenirs and unique home and fashion accessories.
The Pink Perch
122 West Main StreetAnother favorite for Marblehead/Lakeside souvenirs and unique home and fashion accessories.
If you go into Lakeside, you can't miss Marilyn's! She has so much stuff that she had to open Marilyn's Too right around the corner. Don't miss the Ohio State Room!!
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Marilyn's
223 Walnut AveIf you go into Lakeside, you can't miss Marilyn's! She has so much stuff that she had to open Marilyn's Too right around the corner. Don't miss the Ohio State Room!!
Christi's Just for Ewe Gift Shop
West State Route 163Cute little cluster of shops right on Rte. 163.
Locally owned store on the corner of Rte. 163 and North Shore. Full liquor store, local wines and meats!
Mutach's Food Market & The Wine Room
8037 East Harbor RoadLocally owned store on the corner of Rte. 163 and North Shore. Full liquor store, local wines and meats!
Long time locally owned store that has everything you might need....their slogan is..."If Ray doesn't have it, you don't need it!" You'll find everything from homemade subs and potato salad to tea bags, pizza sauce and band-aids. Right around the corner, it will save you a lot of trips to the grocery stores in Port Clinton!
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Erie Food Market
398 Erie Beach RdLong time locally owned store that has everything you might need....their slogan is..."If Ray doesn't have it, you don't need it!" You'll find everything from homemade subs and potato salad to tea bags, pizza sauce and band-aids. Right around the corner, it will save you a lot of trips to the grocery stores in Port Clinton!
Fresh veggies, fruits, bakery, island wines and pickles. Take a peach to the beach as they say! Two stores, one on Rte 269, south of Rte 163, one on Rte 53, south of Rte 163.
Bergman Market & Greenhouses
4562 East Bayshore RoadFresh veggies, fruits, bakery, island wines and pickles. Take a peach to the beach as they say! Two stores, one on Rte 269, south of Rte 163, one on Rte 53, south of Rte 163.
A local market and grocery store to get all your food and drink supplies for your stay. Includes a state liquor store, wine and beer, and a hardware store for all of your grilling needs.
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Bassett's Market
3994 E Harbor RdA local market and grocery store to get all your food and drink supplies for your stay. Includes a state liquor store, wine and beer, and a hardware store for all of your grilling needs.