Our cottage guidebook
Food scene
We have enjoyed their gourmet pizza for the past three years! We only wish they were open in the winter.
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Mabels Gourmet Pizza
4068 Erie RdWe have enjoyed their gourmet pizza for the past three years! We only wish they were open in the winter.
Another tasty local restaurant. We've enjoyed their food for a few years. Their portions are generous so you end up with leftovers for the next day too!
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Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
264 Ridgeway RdAnother tasty local restaurant. We've enjoyed their food for a few years. Their portions are generous so you end up with leftovers for the next day too!
This a local "roadhouse" with friendly servers and an extensive menu of good food! We have been here throughout the years and have always enjoyed our meals.
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South Coast Cookhouse
423 Derby RdThis a local "roadhouse" with friendly servers and an extensive menu of good food! We have been here throughout the years and have always enjoyed our meals.
A great addition to Crystal Beach! Authentic and tasty Mexican food with added bonuses like shuffle board, a patio, a ping pong table and board games.
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Casa Hugo Mexican Eatery & Tequileria
4060 Erie RdA great addition to Crystal Beach! Authentic and tasty Mexican food with added bonuses like shuffle board, a patio, a ping pong table and board games.
Ice cream near the beach! What could be better! Yummy ice cream and floats at great prices!
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The Chill Shack
4056 Erie RdIce cream near the beach! What could be better! Yummy ice cream and floats at great prices!
Good food and good drinks! Also, a cool location!
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Brimstone Brewing Company
209 Ridge Rd NGood food and good drinks! Also, a cool location!
Great variety of light fare and a good assortment of drinks, including some delicious coffees.
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Crystal Ball Cafe
4028 Erie RdGreat variety of light fare and a good assortment of drinks, including some delicious coffees.
Delicious crepes (both sweet and savoury). We've ordered on multiple occasions and always been impressed! Owners are friendly and accommodating!
Waffles & Crepes
4086 Erie RoadDelicious crepes (both sweet and savoury). We've ordered on multiple occasions and always been impressed! Owners are friendly and accommodating!
Delicious food. Nice atmosphere. Takeout menu. Summer natio.
You need to reserve on the Open Table app or go very early as a walk-in (check the website or phone about what time you can go as a walk-in as times vary with the season).
Rizzo's House of Parm
Delicious food. Nice atmosphere. Takeout menu. Summer natio.
You need to reserve on the Open Table app or go very early as a walk-in (check the website or phone about what time you can go as a walk-in as times vary with the season).
Beautiful patios (one at the side and one behind the building). Nice decor. Delicious main courses and desserts.
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335 on the Ridge
335 Ridge Rd NBeautiful patios (one at the side and one behind the building). Nice decor. Delicious main courses and desserts.
Shaka Farm To Beach
The Breakfast Beacon
404 Ridgeway RdFine dining- a delicious beach town treat! Nice new addition to Crystal Beach.
Crystal Beach Mercantile
4086 Erie RdFine dining- a delicious beach town treat! Nice new addition to Crystal Beach.
More local deliciousness and, as luck would have it, the owner lives across the street from our cottage :)
Sweet E's Bakeshop
More local deliciousness and, as luck would have it, the owner lives across the street from our cottage :)
Sightseeing, Activities and Some Local Shops
Riding a horse on a beach in Ontario! Pretty cool idea! We haven't been here yet but it is on our "bucket list" for this summer!
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HorsePlay Niagara
11061 Ellsworth Rd NRiding a horse on a beach in Ontario! Pretty cool idea! We haven't been here yet but it is on our "bucket list" for this summer!
Scenic views of Lake Erie and close to the cottage. They also offer swimming, volleyball, scuba diving and paddle boating.
Windmill Point Park
2409 Dominion RdScenic views of Lake Erie and close to the cottage. They also offer swimming, volleyball, scuba diving and paddle boating.
Beautiful lighthouse in a beautiful setting. We have not been here yet but this is also on our "summer bucket list".
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Point Abino Lighthouse
Point Abino Road SouthBeautiful lighthouse in a beautiful setting. We have not been here yet but this is also on our "summer bucket list".
An outdoor zoo offering walking tours, a tram ride through animal environments and lots of activities for kids. We've been and definitely enjoyed feeding the giraffes, taking a paddle boat ride, relaxing on the tram, and riding on the bike trail.
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Safari Niagara
2821 Stevensville RdAn outdoor zoo offering walking tours, a tram ride through animal environments and lots of activities for kids. We've been and definitely enjoyed feeding the giraffes, taking a paddle boat ride, relaxing on the tram, and riding on the bike trail.
Only 2000 people at a time so lots of space to enjoy a safe, fun day at the beach!
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Crystal Beach
Only 2000 people at a time so lots of space to enjoy a safe, fun day at the beach!
Interesting, original, local artisan products available at this family run business.
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Planks Canada
424 Derby RdInteresting, original, local artisan products available at this family run business.
Bike or walk for kilometres on this great Niagara region trail. You can access the trail just south ofJoe’s Valu-mart (311 Gorham Road).
Friendship Trail
Friendship TrailBike or walk for kilometres on this great Niagara region trail. You can access the trail just south ofJoe’s Valu-mart (311 Gorham Road).
It looks like a fun, festive place for a fall adventure. They appear to have a variety of fun fall activities. We have not been to the farm yet but hope to get there this fall.
Warner Ranch & Pumpkin Farm
7705 Schisler RdIt looks like a fun, festive place for a fall adventure. They appear to have a variety of fun fall activities. We have not been to the farm yet but hope to get there this fall.
New local family-run store with interesting wares, including everything from prints of the former Crystal Beach Amusement Park to tasty jams to candy to local artwork. They also have a takeout window!
Crystal Beach Mercantile
4086 Erie RdNew local family-run store with interesting wares, including everything from prints of the former Crystal Beach Amusement Park to tasty jams to candy to local artwork. They also have a takeout window!
This is one of several beautiful Niagara hiking trails.
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Hiking Trail
This is one of several beautiful Niagara hiking trails.
A cute small town that's about a 5 minute drive from the cottage. Nice little stores and restaurants.
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Ridgeway
A cute small town that's about a 5 minute drive from the cottage. Nice little stores and restaurants.
On Thursday evenings in the summer food trucks gather and offer a great choice of local food. Local bands are usually on hand on "food truck evening" to provide some dinner music for all to enjoy. There is a waterfront playground and a variety of spots to watch the sunset on Lake Erie.
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Crystal Beach Waterfront Park and Boat Launch
3855 Terrace LnOn Thursday evenings in the summer food trucks gather and offer a great choice of local food. Local bands are usually on hand on "food truck evening" to provide some dinner music for all to enjoy. There is a waterfront playground and a variety of spots to watch the sunset on Lake Erie.
Adventure Crystal Beach Ltd.
371 Ridgeway RdAn excellent place to rent paddle boards and jet skis.
Cute beachy store with something for everyone. Great place to pick up souvenirs or gifts.
Crew's Quarters
3950 Erie RoadCute beachy store with something for everyone. Great place to pick up souvenirs or gifts.
Lasting Impressions
327 Ridge Rd NNice selection of home goods and gifts!
Tasty local baked goods. Custom ordering (in advance) for birthdays and other special occasions !
Cravings By Jayne
394 Derby RdTasty local baked goods. Custom ordering (in advance) for birthdays and other special occasions !