Gotta get away before the summer gets away from us? This hidden beach near Buffalo is a must-visit if you're looking for sand and serenity close to home. Read on to learn why you should head over the the dunes and through the woods to Bennett Beach!
Where to?
Navigate your way to Bennett Beach in Angola, NY and get ready to soak in fun in the sun! This beach is a hidden gem, located at 8276 Old Lake Shore Rd.
Don't judge a beach by it's cover... or a beach at first glance.
Bennett Beach might not look like much at first, but once you walk the distance from the parking lot to the beach, you'll see what all the hype is about.
"The most beautiful beach in Erie County"
Bennett may not be well known, but those who visit keep coming back for more! Erie County considers it their most beautiful beach, and we can't disagree.
Take a dip!
This might sound like a no-brainer, but in Erie County, swimming isn't always allowed at our beaches. There's no such bummer to be had at Bennett Beach, where swimming hours start at 11 AM!
No shirt, no shoes, no problem.
Although the shore can get a bit rocky at times, you'll hardly notice it once you realize that you basically have the whole beach to yourself! Even on its busiest days, there's plenty of space to spread out and you'll never be fighting crowds to stake a spot in the sand.
Even if you're not a fan of parking your rump on a beach chair and soaking up the rays, there are plenty of activities to do at Bennett Beach.
Bring along your canoe or kayak, go windsurfing, drop a line and go fishing, or take a swim to pass the time in the summer sun!
"Race ya!"
We Buffalonians are used to playing "King of the mountain" on snow piles, but sand dunes are a great alternative! There are plenty of sandy hills at this hidden beach to be climbed, rolled down, and raced back up again!
Bennett Beach is known locally as one of the most tranquil, relaxing beaches - away from the crowds at the more well known spots.
You'll be glad this place doesn't win the typical popularity contests once you have the opportunity to soak in the peace and quiet on a hot summer day.
The fun doesn't stop when the sun goes down.
While most beach days typically end well before evening rolls around, you might want to plan on extending your visit to Bennett Beach a bit later to catch some of the most beautiful sunsets on Lake Erie!
Has Bennett Beach made it onto your list of favorite beaches in Buffalo? Share what makes you love it in the comments below!
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