Sister Bay Beach
Sister Bay, WI
Sister Bay Beach is the largest beach and waterfront park in Door County, with 1,900 feet of continuous waterfront including about 600 feet of soft sand. It sits right below the village's main street on Green Bay. Swimmers, sunbathers, and sunset watchers share it all summer.
The biggest beach park in Door County right in town, though it's lively and crowded in July.
How we score beachesGrab lunch in the village and eat on the waterfront lawn. The goats on the roof at Al Johnson's are a block away.
Village parking near the waterfront; it fills on summer weekends.
Paved paths along the waterfront lead to the sand.
Green Bay warms up by early July. Summer weekends bring crowds and occasional village events on the waterfront.
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