Freeport Beach
North East, PA
Freeport Beach is a lifeguarded Lake Erie beach on Route 5 in the borough of North East, about 16 miles up the shore from Erie. The rocky coastline is great for beach glass hunting, and there are volleyball nets, a playground, and breezy picnic shelters. Swimming is allowed only when lifeguards are on duty in summer.
A guarded beach with great beach glass near wine country, though the shore is rocky.
How we score beachesHunt for beach glass along the waterline, then stop at one of North East's wineries on the drive home.
Parking at the beach off Route 5.
A short walk from the lot to the sand and stones.
Swimming is only allowed when lifeguards are on duty in summer. Fall is grape harvest season in North East's vineyards.
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