Kelleys Island State Park Beach
Kelleys Island, OH
Kelleys Island State Park Beach is a small sandy beach on the north side of Kelleys Island, reached by ferry from Marblehead or Sandusky. Nearby are the Glacial Grooves, 400 feet long and up to 10 feet deep, the largest easily accessible glacial grooves in the world. Most visitors get around the island by golf cart or bike.
An island beach near a world-class geological site, though the beach itself is small.
How we score beachesRent a golf cart or bike at the ferry and see the Glacial Grooves before hitting the beach.
Parking at the state park; most people arrive by golf cart or bike from the ferry.
A short walk from the parking area to the sand.
The ferries run frequently in summer. Island weekends are busiest in July and August.
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