We will never judge a Buffalonian for considering weather over 70º beach-worthy. Once you’ve survived a winter in Western New York, you’ll understand why! Since spring is officially here and days reaching the 80s are in our near future, it’s time we take to the water for some fun in the sun. This road trip will give you the best Buffalo beach day you’ve ever had.
The entire trip can be done with just over an hour of total drive time.
Google Maps You’ll enjoy two beautiful beaches, a couple of great beachy restaurants, and beautiful views along Lake Erie. Ready… Set… Go!
- Start the day under the sun at Woodlawn Beach State Park.
Woodlawn Beach Tiki Bar - Facebook Woodlawn Beach is located in Blasdell, roughly 15 minutes from the City of Buffalo. (A bit more if you have to meander around Skyway construction.) Set your GPS and get ready to start the best beach day ever! The address is 3580 Lake Shore Rd., Blasdell.
- Enjoy the views and a great meal at Hoak’s.
Limitless - TripAdvisor Once you’ve gotten ample morning rays, refuel with a delicious lunch at Hoak’s Lakeshore Restaurant. You can opt to sit outdoors for even more fresh air, but the best part? It’s only three minutes from Woodlawn Beach, greatly reducing your risk for getting hangry!
Hoak’s is located at 4100 Lake Shore Rd., Hamburg.
- Catch some afternoon rays at Bennett Beach.
Henry Bergmann - GoogleMaps For the third stop on your best beach day ever, you’ll travel along the shores of Lake Erie a bit further south to Bennett Beach. This beach has some of the smoothest sand around and is a great spot for swimming and sunbathing alike. Lather up with sunscreen, bring a good book (or scroll through the Only In Your State website – just saying), and enjoy the bulk of your day here. See it for yourself! Just plug in Bennett Beach, Angola, NY to your GPS and let technology lead the way!
- Grab dinner at Cabana Sam’s.
Cabana Sam’s Sunset Bay Grill - Facebook Once your skin is warm and your belly is feeling hungry again, pack up your beach gear and get to Cabana Sam’s. This beachside bar and grill is located just 19 minutes from Bennett Beach and the atmosphere is amazing! A meal (and a tropical beverage) here will be the perfect addition to the best beach day ever!
Cabana Sam’s can be found at 1028 South Shore Dr., Irving, NY 14081.
- Watch the sunset at Sunset Bay.
Sunset Bay, USA - Facebook Since you’ll already be within steps to the beach, sit back and enjoy the sunset at Sunset Bay, USA. This is one of our favorite places to feel like you’re getting away from it all near Buffalo. The sunsets over Lake Erie cannot be beaten from the beach!
- Stop by Canalside for an evening stroll.
Canalside Buffalo - Facebook If you aren’t quite ready for your beach day to be over, stop at Canalside once you’re back in Buffalo! This destination isn’t necessarily beachy, but you will see some more great sights from the waterfront. The light show on the grain silos makes for the perfect ending to the best beach day ever!
Canalside is located at 44 Prime St., Buffalo, NY.
How do you like to spend sunny summer days in Western New York? Share your suggestions in the comments below and tag someone you’d love to take on a beachy day trip!
Google Maps
You’ll enjoy two beautiful beaches, a couple of great beachy restaurants, and beautiful views along Lake Erie. Ready… Set… Go!
Woodlawn Beach Tiki Bar - Facebook
Woodlawn Beach is located in Blasdell, roughly 15 minutes from the City of Buffalo. (A bit more if you have to meander around Skyway construction.) Set your GPS and get ready to start the best beach day ever! The address is 3580 Lake Shore Rd., Blasdell.
Limitless - TripAdvisor
Once you’ve gotten ample morning rays, refuel with a delicious lunch at Hoak’s Lakeshore Restaurant. You can opt to sit outdoors for even more fresh air, but the best part? It’s only three minutes from Woodlawn Beach, greatly reducing your risk for getting hangry!
Hoak’s is located at 4100 Lake Shore Rd., Hamburg.
Henry Bergmann - GoogleMaps
For the third stop on your best beach day ever, you’ll travel along the shores of Lake Erie a bit further south to Bennett Beach. This beach has some of the smoothest sand around and is a great spot for swimming and sunbathing alike. Lather up with sunscreen, bring a good book (or scroll through the Only In Your State website – just saying), and enjoy the bulk of your day here. See it for yourself! Just plug in Bennett Beach, Angola, NY to your GPS and let technology lead the way!
Cabana Sam’s Sunset Bay Grill - Facebook
Once your skin is warm and your belly is feeling hungry again, pack up your beach gear and get to Cabana Sam’s. This beachside bar and grill is located just 19 minutes from Bennett Beach and the atmosphere is amazing! A meal (and a tropical beverage) here will be the perfect addition to the best beach day ever!
Cabana Sam’s can be found at 1028 South Shore Dr., Irving, NY 14081.
Sunset Bay, USA - Facebook
Since you’ll already be within steps to the beach, sit back and enjoy the sunset at Sunset Bay, USA. This is one of our favorite places to feel like you’re getting away from it all near Buffalo. The sunsets over Lake Erie cannot be beaten from the beach!
Canalside Buffalo - Facebook
If you aren’t quite ready for your beach day to be over, stop at Canalside once you’re back in Buffalo! This destination isn’t necessarily beachy, but you will see some more great sights from the waterfront. The light show on the grain silos makes for the perfect ending to the best beach day ever!
Canalside is located at 44 Prime St., Buffalo, NY.
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